Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, believes Europe should start talking to Russia again. She thinks this could help end the war in Ukraine. But she does not think Russia should join the G8 group of powerful countries anytime soon. Meloni agrees with France's President, Emmanuel Macron. He also
Corporate boards are facing a tough time with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The rules are changing, and it's not easy to keep up. Companies with operations worldwide have it even harder because laws differ from one place to another. To handle this, boards need to be well-informed
Living greener doesn't have to be hard. Small changes in daily habits can make a big difference. Here are some easy swaps to help you cut down on waste and live more sustainably. Start with the kitchen. Edible cutlery is a fun way to skip plastic. These utensils are made to be eaten, so they won't
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat certain mental health conditions. However, it's known to cause problems like diabetes and heart disease. A recent study looked at how this drug affects the heart health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The study found that a large number of pe
Starting in 2026, crypto companies in the EU will begin gathering tax details from users. This is part of the EU's DAC8 rules. Many people think this means the end of crypto privacy. But that's not quite true. The EU set January 1, 2026, as the start date for data collection. However, the first ful
Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil
France is teaming up with other European countries to figure out what to do if the United States tries to take over Greenland. This comes after U. S. President Donald Trump has been talking about wanting to control the Arctic island. Taking Greenland from Denmark, a long-time ally, could cause big p
The recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) by Xcel Energy on December 17, 2025, along the Front Range, caused significant disruption. Small businesses faced substantial losses, with restaurants dumping spoiled food and workers missing out on wages. Families struggled to keep homes warm and medic
Bernie Williams, known for his stellar baseball career with the New York Yankees, is stepping into the spotlight at Carnegie Hall. This isn't just any performance; it's a fusion of sports and classical music, featuring Williams on guitar and renowned tenor Jonathan Tetelman. The concert, set for Jan
SpaceX kicked off the year 2026 with a bang, sending an Italian satellite into space. The launch happened on January 2nd from California. A Falcon 9 rocket did the job, lifting off at 9:09 p. m. EST. The rocket's first part came back to Earth safely, sticking the landing about 8. 5 minutes after tak
