There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, wh
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a firm stand against corruption by targeting his former business partner, Timur Mindich. Zelensky imposed sanctions on Mindich, who is accused of being involved in a major corruption scandal within the country's energy sector. The scandal involves a s
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister i
Brazil is taking strong steps to tackle illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. The government and the central bank have put forward new rules to address this issue. The central bank's proposal aims to make it easier to monitor and regulate stablecoins, which are digital currencies tied to tr
The U. S. is stepping up its game against crypto scams. A new team, called the Scam Center Strike Force, is joining forces to take down these frauds. This team includes the DOJ, FBI, Secret Service, and others. They aim to stop scams that trick people out of billions of dollars. These scams, known
In France, lawmakers are gearing up to vote on a significant shift in pension policy. The government is looking to put a hold on a controversial plan to raise the retirement age. This move comes as the country grapples with a shaky political landscape and a growing budget deficit. The current prime
The government shutdown has been a big deal, and now it looks like it might be over soon. Two big agencies, Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior, have told their workers to get ready to go back to work. They sent emails saying to be ready to come back on Thursday if the governme
The government shutdown has caused major problems for air travel, and things won't get better quickly. Air traffic controllers, who haven't been paid in weeks, are taking time off. This has led to many flights being delayed or canceled. The situation is especially bad at major airports, like those i
In the UK, things are heating up for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Just two weeks before a big budget announcement, rumors are flying that some in his own Labour Party want to replace him. This isn't just idle chatter; it's turning into a serious issue. The trouble started when news outlets reported
A new hurdle has emerged in the federal spending bill that could potentially end the government shutdown. The issue? A last-minute addition that severely restricts hemp-derived products, like CBD and THC drinks. This provision has sparked discontent among some Republicans, who might vote against the
