Ukraine is pushing back against Europe's proposed conditions on a massive loan backed by frozen Russian assets. The country argues that it needs full control over how to use the $163 billion to defend itself, rebuild, and compensate victims. Some European nations want to limit the loan's use to buy
Netflix recently faced a surprising financial setback due to a tax issue in Brazil. The company had to pay a huge $619 million in taxes. This unexpected expense lowered Netflix's profit margin for the quarter. The stock price dropped by more than 6% as a result. This tax, known as CIDE, is unique t
Colombia's political scene just got a major shake-up. A court decision has overturned the conviction of former president Alvaro Uribe Velez, sending ripples through the nation's political landscape. This ruling comes just seven months before the presidential elections, adding a new layer of complexi
Gene Simmons, the famous rocker from Kiss, recently shared his thoughts on some Jewish celebrities in Hollywood. He thinks they are spreading harmful ideas about Israel without understanding the situation. Simmons, who was born in Haifa, Israel, spoke in Hebrew and English to make his point clear.
In Russia, a new messaging app called MAX is making waves. It's everywhere: on billboards, recommended in schools, and even preloaded on phones. In one town near Moscow, loudspeakers urged people to download it. But why all the fuss? The Russian government is using some sneaky tactics to get people
The recent AWS outage caused a stir worldwide, affecting everything from banking to language learning apps. This event has sparked a conversation about how much we rely on a few big US tech companies. Amazon and Microsoft control a big part of the cloud computing market. Even if a service isn't dir
Sam Rivers, the bassist for Limp Bizkit, passed away recently. The exact cause of his death is still a mystery, but it's known that he was in serious trouble before he died. Emergency services were called to his home because he wasn't responding and was in cardiac arrest. He had some health problem
Nate Diaz, the famous fighter from Stockton, has been a big name in combat sports for over two decades. His journey started with a win that he would later repeat, showing off his signature move. This move, a triangle choke, became his trademark. Diaz didn't just fight in the UFC. He also competed i
Chicago is in the spotlight, but not for the usual reasons. The city is facing a surge in federal activity that many see as a power play, not a crime-fighting mission. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been making bold moves, like nighttime raids and aggressive arrests. These act
A big company in the payments world has found that its safety checks against money crimes are not all the same. This is what they learned after they looked into some complaints about fraud. The company, which is French, grew really fast by buying other companies. This quick growth might be why their
