In 2007, late-night host Craig Ferguson made a quiet but bold choice. Instead of making jokes about Britney Spears—who was clearly struggling with personal issues—he turned his humor toward powerful figures like Donald Trump’s family. At the time, Spears was constantly in the spotlight, her life und
The new president of Indonesia has made a big promise: give free meals to millions of school kids and push the country’s growth fast. His plan has been hit by several problems that make investors nervous. One problem is the country’s currency, the rupiah. It has fallen to a record low of about
The first national election after a major loss to Azerbaijan has just begun. Early counts from only five percent of polling places show the ruling party, Civil Contract, winning about 57 percent. This result comes from Armenia’s election board shown on public television. The second strongest
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has finally reached its highest point, with the last big piece—a cross on the central tower—placed in February. After more than a century of construction, the church now stands 566 feet tall, close to the height of a five‑story building. The ceremony will be led by P
Real Madrid’s boardroom saw a real shake‑up on Sunday. A club that had gone two decades without a contested election finally opened its doors to democracy, and the result was a win for long‑time boss Florentino Perez. He captured roughly two thirds of the vote, while a challenger from the renewabl
Several big names are set to release earnings reports this week, giving a clear snapshot of how different sectors are performing. Oracle is one of the top tech companies on the list, and its results could show how software spending is trending in a market that is still adjusting to new digital de
The technology arena is buzzing as two analysts have highlighted potential growth in Pony AI Inc. and Xiaomi. A recent review from Huatai Securities, dated June 5, keeps a “Buy” stance on Pony AI and sets a target price of HK$195. 00. The stock last traded at HK$74. 20, only slightly above its 52‑we
Europe is slowly swapping popular American tools for locally made options, starting with France’s shift from Zoom and Microsoft Teams to domestic software. Other nations are following the lead, eager to reduce reliance on U. S. platforms. SpaceX’s recent filing with U. S. regulators unveiled a siza
In the early 2000s, a group of teachers and I worked on a grant for an online school in Louisiana. We looked at the best ways to help both students and teachers succeed, but the grant let schools pick only certain students who met specific criteria. One of the first schools to try this was Riverside
When people line up to vote, they see only the brief moment of checking in and marking a ballot. Behind that instant lies months of hard work: testing machines, handling ballots safely, training staff, guarding against cyber threats, and conducting audits. A longtime election official has oversee
