The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s
Being a sports fan isn’t just about cheering from the stands anymore—it’s a pricey habit. Over the past 20 years, the cost of watching live games has skyrocketed by 123%, far outpacing other hobbies or even essentials like pets or TVs. For example, a single baseball game ticket now averages $154, ne
May 21st marks another year for some well-known faces in entertainment. Among them are actor Mr. T, celebrating his 74th birthday, and TV actor Sarah Ramos, who just turned 35. Mr. T, famous for his tough-guy roles and wrestling fame, made history when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 20
Francesca Lake doesn’t just make clothes—she tells stories through them. Growing up straddling two Jamaican worlds—the quiet Sunday services of church and the wild energy of dancehall—left her with questions about identity. Today, those questions shape her bold, thought-provoking designs. A lot of
In 2026, a big rally called Rededicate 250 filled the National Mall with prayer. Politicians and preachers asked the nation to renew its promise “under God. ” But the event didn’t just gather believers—it reopened an old debate: Should faith drive public life, or should government keep its hands off
The idea of buying a house with digital coins is becoming real for many U. S. adults, especially those who grew up online. Most people now own Bitcoin, Ethereum or other tokens, and a growing share of them want to use these assets for real‑world purchases. Until recently, homeowners had to tur
The recent speech at the University of North Carolina, delivered by country singer Eric Church, has sparked a lot of talk online. People are calling it a standout moment for graduates, and the buzz is mainly because Church spoke in a way that feels fresh to young adults today. Church began his talk
A big night unfolded at Fendi’s flagship on Madison Avenue, where famous faces like Blake Lively and Olivia Wilde turned heads while showing off the brand’s latest Baguette collection. The event highlighted the 26424 Re‑Edition, a fresh take on the classic handbag that first debuted in 1997. Each ba
In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with
After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a huge nuclear plant in Japan made about 164 000 people leave their homes. While the towns were empty, ordinary farm pigs slipped out and mixed with wild boars that already roamed the area. The mix produced a new type of pig that can breed very fast and grow in
