Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, a gifted guitarist and co-founder of the South London band Black Midi, passed away at the young age of 26. His death was announced by the band's record label, Rough Trade Records, on January 12, 2024. The news came as a shock to many, as Kwasniewski-Kelvin had been open abou
Kansas basketball is now ranked 25th in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. This is a drop from their previous position at 21st. The Jayhawks had a tough week, winning one game and losing another. The Jayhawks are now 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big 12 conference. They had a big win at home a
The NFL's Wild Card Weekend has been a rollercoaster ride, with record-breaking comebacks and nail-biting finishes. The excitement isn't over yet, as the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face off on Monday night. The Texans, boasting the league's top defense, have won nine straight
Ghana just took a huge step to clean up its energy money mess. In 2025, the country paid off $1. 47 billion in old energy debts. This big payment fixed a big problem with the World Bank and also paid back money owed to power companies. Ghana has been having a tough time with energy for a while. The
Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, played a big part in pushing for the Trump administration to subpoena the Federal Reserve. This move has stirred up quite a bit of tension, especially as President Trump is getting ready to pick a new leader for the Fed. Some of Trump's su
In a significant financial move, Municipality Finance Plc is set to issue notes worth NOK 2 billion on January 13, 2026. These notes will mature on July 14, 2031, and come with a fixed interest rate of 4. 125% per year. This issuance is part of MuniFin’s extensive EUR 50 billion program for debt ins
The Trump administration recently made a bold move against Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve. They started a questionable investigation into Powell's finances. This is unusual because the Fed is supposed to be independent. Powell, who is usually calm, spoke out. He said the investigatio
New York City is facing a major healthcare challenge. Nurses from 10 big private hospitals are on strike. They want better staffing, health benefits, and protection from violent patients. This is a big deal because 15, 000 nurses are part of the strike. The new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, supports the n
The American Bar Association's (ABA) law school division is pushing for more independence. This move comes as some states and the Trump administration criticize the ABA's political stances. The ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is reviewing proposals to becom
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the international community to back the ongoing protests in Iran. He believes this is a crucial moment for change in the country. In his nightly address, he referred to the protests as an uprising, highlighting their significance. The protests in Ir
