Lawmakers are considering changes to how taxes apply to cryptocurrency staking and trading. A proposed rule now lets people wait until they sell newly created tokens before reporting them as income. Until now, earning tokens through staking or mining usually meant paying taxes on them right away, ev
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
Tarantino thinks movies used to be better. He used to love going to the cinema. Now he rarely enjoys new films. He says most modern movies feel empty and shallow. He calls them stupid and full of cheap tricks. He admits some films from the last few years are okay. But none truly excite him like movi
Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla
Lately, Bitcoin’s price has dropped below $65, 000, making people question if crypto is even worth it. One analyst recently said most of it is a waste unless you know exactly what to pick. He admits that many crypto projects are built on empty promises, where creators get rich while regular investor
Last year, a YouTuber known for giving away expensive prizes handed a private jet to Jabari Brown, a man now caught in a major legal mess. Brown was arrested over the weekend in Asunción alongside several others after a plane carrying 577 pounds of marijuana landed. Authorities say the group faces c
Late May in Massachusetts and nearby states isn't living up to its usual mild reputation this week. While the morning might start calm, a slow-moving storm is set to sweep through southern New England, bringing gusty winds and steady rain. The strongest gusts—potentially reaching 50 to 60 mph near t
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
Late last week, a U. S. Navy vessel used a missile to disable a ship that was sailing toward an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. The target ship, registered in Gambia, was flying a foreign flag but carrying goods that could support Iran’s military efforts. American forces claim they warned the cre
Law firms used to take their time reviewing contracts, often slowing down deals. Now, artificial intelligence is flipping that script. A recent survey of 822 legal professionals found 92% now use AI in some way for legal tasks—up from 69% just two years ago. But here’s the twist: 88% of those users
