Universal Music Group just revealed plans to sell half its Spotify shares and expand its stock buyback program. This comes after a high-profile investor argued the label was worth less than it should be. The investor’s unusual bid—valuing Universal at about €65 billion—suggested forcing a full sale
For years, Louisiana’s voting districts have been drawn in a way that groups Black voters together to create a majority-Black district. This isn’t about fairness—it’s about giving one political party an edge. When the Supreme Court blocked this map last week, Democrats and civil rights groups cried
Ten years ago, blockchain was just tech jargon tossed around at small meetups. Now it’s rewriting the rules for banks, payments, and even stock markets. Some of the biggest names in traditional finance—banks, card companies, stock exchanges—are jumping in not because they’re excited, but because the
In many U. S. cities, violence isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality for young people. For Black teens, homicide ranks as the top cause of death, while for all teens, it’s the third. Behind these numbers are neighborhoods where poverty, weak schools, and few job options make life harder. Violen
Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins
Former officials from Trump’s first term are pushing the former president to bring up the cases of religious prisoners during his upcoming talks with China’s leader. Over 20 national security experts signed a letter urging Trump to press Xi Jinping to free a detained Protestant pastor and a prominen
A family faces a tough spot with their mom who loves big trips but skips on basics. She often books expensive trips overseas and then struggles to pay for essentials. The kids help with groceries or repairs when they can, but she’d rather spend on vacations than fix a leaky roof. She complains abou
Wiscasset’s art gallery isn’t just about pretty pictures—it’s diving deep into how Maine’s wild landscapes and farm-fresh food shape creativity. The 2026 lineup ties local culture to real-world issues, starting with a show that connects art and food. "Art to Table" asks why food isn’t just fuel but
Sri Lanka just added another missing payment to its growing list of financial troubles. A $625, 000 transfer, meant for the U. S. Postal Service, vanished without a trace. Local reports say the money disappeared weeks ago, and U. S. officials only noticed it was gone when they checked where the paym
India's leading non-banking financial company Bajaj Finance saw its net profit climb to 54. 65 billion rupees for the quarter ending March 31st. This figure nearly matched what financial analysts had predicted—a net profit of 54. 9 billion rupees. The company, known for being the biggest non-bank le
