The Federal Reserve is at a crossroads. Not only is it grappling with the complex task of deciding interest rates, but it's also facing a leadership change. Jerome Powell's term as chair is ending in May, and President Trump is on the hunt for a replacement. Trump has been vocal about his desire fo
Iran recently hosted a gathering of BRICS nations to talk about big science projects. This wasn't just any meeting; it was the 7th time these countries got together to discuss how to work on huge research projects together. The event took place in Tehran over three days. Iran had some big ideas to
The financial world is buzzing about the SEC's recent decision to block some new leveraged ETFs, especially those focused on tech and crypto. This move highlights the growing concern around complex investment products. Leveraged ETFs, which magnify gains and losses, are like powerful tools—useful in
Two big tech companies, Saison Technology International and Opnova, have teamed up to make work easier. They want to cut down on boring, repetitive tasks that waste time and money. Their plan? Use smart AI to handle these chores. Saison Technology is known for helping companies manage their data be
Air travel might soon get a high-tech upgrade. Boeing, along with United Airlines and some tech partners, recently tested a new way for planes to talk to each other and to air traffic control. They used something called Internet Protocol Suite (IPS), which is like giving planes their own internet co
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's plan to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The judge, Charles Breyer, said the protests in the city did not qualify as a rebellion. This means the troops must now go back under the control of California's gov
Big news! U. S. banks just got the okay to jump into the crypto world. This is a huge deal because it means traditional banks can now offer services related to digital currencies like Bitcoin. Before this, banks were kind of in the dark about how to handle crypto. They had to be careful because regu
TUI, the biggest travel company in Europe, has shared its plans for 2026. The company is being careful about its predictions. It thinks its money from selling trips will go up by 2% to 4%. That's not as much as some people thought it would be. The company says the world is full of uncertainties righ
Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda
In Washington, a heated debate is unfolding. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering whether to release the full video of a controversial military strike. This strike targeted a suspected drug boat and resulted in the deaths of two survivors. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing
