In Concord, North Carolina, a festive tree-lighting event took a dark turn when a shooting broke out, leaving four people hurt. The incident, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Nov. 21, involved two shooters who knew each other, according to police. The city, located near Charlotte, has about 115,
China has escalated its conflict with Japan over Taiwan by bringing the issue to the United Nations. China's U. N. Ambassador, Fu Cong, accused Japan of threatening to interfere militarily in Taiwan's affairs. He warned that any such move would be seen as an act of aggression and vowed to defend Chi
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil is running late. Everyone was supposed to wrap things up by Friday, but talks dragged on into the night. Why? The European Union (EU) isn't happy with the proposed deal. They say it doesn't do enough to cut down on greenhouse gases. Most of the 200 countries at th
The crypto world is feeling a bit shaky. Bitcoin ETFs, which used to be super popular, are now seeing money leave faster than a kid running from homework. This isn't just a small dip; it's a big deal. In the latest trading session, nearly $1 billion was pulled out of Bitcoin ETFs. That's the second
In a surprising turn of events, the former finance head of the St. Louis Sheriff's Office has come forward with some eye-opening details. They revealed a pattern of extravagant spending and alleged retaliation within the department. This isn't just about fancy purchases. It's about how power and mon
Aerodrome Finance, a major player in the decentralized exchange world, recently faced a troubling incident. Hackers managed to hijack the main website domains, redirecting users to fake sites designed to steal their crypto. This type of attack, known as a front-end attack, tricks users into signing
The war between Ukraine and Russia is causing serious money problems for both countries. Russia's economy is not doing as badly as some expected. It grew by 3. 6% in 2023 and 4. 1% in 2024. But it faces big challenges. Oil prices have dropped, and the budget is based on lower oil prices than before
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co has been in the spotlight lately. Two big-name analysts have shared their thoughts on the company's future. First up, Morgan Stanley's Andy Meng kept his "Buy" rating on Sunny Optical. He even set a price target of HK$90. 00. That's a pretty optimistic view, cons
Premier Inc. , a big name in healthcare tech, just got a new owner. Patient Square Capital, a firm that invests in healthcare, is taking over. This deal got the green light from almost all the shareholders who voted. A whopping 99% of those who voted said yes. That's about 79% of all the shares out
The fashion world often talks about inclusivity, but many designers still refuse to dress celebrities who don't fit their narrow mold. This isn't just about size; race, fame, and other factors play a role too. Some celebrities have spoken out about being turned away, while others have found creative
