In 2025, crypto stopped being just a trend and started acting like real financial infrastructure. Bitcoin didn't shoot up as much as people hoped, but it became a reserve asset for governments. Banks started offering stablecoins, and rules were made to control them. Ethereum got upgrades that made i
Fruitcake often gets a bad rap, but it has a rich history and a dedicated fan base. Despite jokes and negative stereotypes, this holiday treat has been part of significant moments, from royal weddings to space missions. In the U. S. , over 2 million fruitcakes are sold each year, with a big chunk co
A former financial controller, Deborah Beaudoin, is in hot water for allegedly stealing over $215, 000 from Rose Moving and Storage. The fraud came to light in September 2023, when the Van Buren Township Police Department started looking into it. Homeland Security joined the investigation and found
Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is making a big move. It's holding municipal elections. This is a first step towards something huge: direct national elections. The last time Somalia had direct national elections was way back in 1969. That's over 50 years ago! Since then, things have been different. A
France is not happy with the U. S. A few days ago, the U. S. banned visas for some Europeans. One of them is Thierry Breton. He used to be a big shot in the EU. He helped make rules for tech companies. The U. S. says these rules are unfair. They think the rules stop free speech on social media. Fra
A CEO's lavish lifestyle has come under scrutiny as allegations of fraud surface at Tricolor. The company's former CEO, Chu, is accused of misusing corporate funds for personal gain. This includes luxury homes, private jet travel, and high-end dining experiences. The trustee, Anne Burns, claims that
The U. S. has recently taken a bold step by barring certain Europeans from entering the country. This move is tied to a growing disagreement over how tech companies handle content on their platforms. The U. S. accuses Europe of pushing American tech firms to censor speech they disagree with. At the
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 saw Vanar, an AI-driven blockchain company, team up with Worldpay to explore the future of digital finance. Their joint keynote at the Tokenized Capital Summit focused on how stablecoins and tokenized assets can integrate with real-world payment systems. The session, tit
Oprah Winfrey has been on a mission to stay active, and she's not doing it alone. Her favorite way to exercise? Hiking. She's been sharing her adventures on social media, often dragging her best friend Gayle King along. Her recent trip to Australia was no different. Oprah's social media posts show
In recent years, the debate over the Ten Commandments in public schools has heated up. Several states have tried to make it mandatory to display these religious principles in classrooms. Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas have already passed laws to this effect, but these laws have faced legal challenge
