Ghana pushed a motion at the United Nations that labels transatlantic slavery as “the gravest crime against humanity” and asks for reparations. The vote went 123‑to‑3, with only the United States, Israel and a few others voting against it. Fifty‑two countries, including the European Union, chose to
In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m
The Kennedy name has long been linked to power, charm and a series of high‑profile romances that have kept the public intrigued. One of the most famous connections is between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Hollywood stars, a chapter that began with a flirty encounter with Madonna in the late 1980s and l
The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,
Coinbase officials have told senators that the new bill cannot be implemented because of worries over “stable yield language. ” This is the second time CEO Brian Armstrong has pulled back support, saying in January that a bad bill is worse than no bill at all. The proposed law would stop crypto e
Retirement starts with saving, but once you stop working the focus flips to living on what you’ve built. People often wonder how much they can spend, when to claim Social Security, and which accounts to tap first. No single rule fits every retiree; the right plan depends on future spending, taxes, h
The way the weather feels can change how our hearts work. When it is too hot or too cold, people are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, sudden death and other serious problems. Scientists say the problem is getting worse because global temperatures are rising and extreme weather events ar
Nexi announced that Mingrone will take over from long‑time chief Paolo Bertoluzzo after a decade at the helm. The change comes as the company wrestles with falling stock value and fresh competition in payments. Investors saw a short‑term hit to the share price, but analysts note that a fresh l
The United States is seeing a new push to change how banks are watched. After the 2008 crash, rules were made that many say slow growth. The Trump team wants those rules eased and is trying to get more control over the Federal Reserve’s work. Fed leaders have been told to send new rules to th
In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan
