Ripple Labs recently closed a huge funding round in 2025, raising $500 million at a $40 billion valuation. This money came from big names like Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, showing that traditional finance is taking Ripple seriously. But what does this mean for XRP, the company's
Valar Atomics, a tech startup based in the Los Angeles area, is making waves in the energy sector with its advanced nuclear technology. The company has recently secured $130 million in funding, bringing its total funding to over $150 million. This investment round was led by Snowpoint Ventures, Day
In a big step for the warehouse loan business, Atlas Warehouse Lending Company (AWLC) has just announced a huge deal. They are selling two types of bonds worth a total of $1. 5 billion. The first set of bonds, due in 2028, will pay 4. 625% interest. The second set, due in 2030, will pay a bit more a
The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th
Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, is back home after a short stay in prison. He was let out early because of an appeal. This all started when he was found guilty of taking money from Libya to fund his 2007 election campaign. The court said he can't leave France or talk to certain peop
November 10, 2025, marks the birthday of many notable figures in entertainment. Among them are Ellen Pompeo and Kiernan Shipka, who are celebrated for their contributions to film and television. Sinbad, the comedian known for his stand-up routines and acting roles, will be celebrating his 69th birt
In a significant legal showdown, a Paris court is currently deliberating whether to grant early release to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. This decision comes just under a month after Sarkozy, now 70 years old, was imprisoned to serve a five-year sentence for his role in a criminal conspira
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big iss
The Philippines is once again facing a major storm, with Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall just days after another deadly storm. This time, the focus is on preparedness and response. Fung-wong, a powerful storm with winds reaching 115 miles per hour, hit the eastern part of the country on Sun
November 9, 2025, marks the birthday of many notable figures in entertainment. Among them are actor Eric Dane, who is known for his role as a father on the hit show "Euphoria. " He turns 53 this year. Another celebrity celebrating a birthday is Ryan Murphy, a prolific writer and producer who directe
