A new law lets wealthy donors spend more money on elections, while giving politicians less proof of where that money comes from. Oregon’s governor signed the bill even though many watchdog groups warned it could open loopholes and weaken existing limits. The measure was intended to prepare for stric
A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms
A man who once balanced spreadsheets in Boston now balances fabric and fit for NFL, NHL, WWE, and MLB athletes. After years of working at investment firms, he discovered a passion for tailoring that started as a hobby—designing sharp suits on Instagram to impress friends. In 2014, a Kansas City Chie
The tunnel beneath the highway near North Forest Glen Drive has become a local landmark thanks to a mural that feels like a living garden. A former elementary art teacher, who grew up in the nearby Sauganash area, stepped forward when the Forest Glen Community Club asked for ideas. He sent in four c
Bitcoin traders are moving from defensive play to bullish bets after a brief pause in global tensions and a lift in oil prices. On the crypto options hub Deribit, the $80, 000 call has become the most heavily traded strike this week, with about $1. 5 billion in contracts that pay out if Bitcoin c
Binance has offered about 1, 000 employees in the United Arab Emirates the chance to relocate temporarily to cities such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok because of growing tensions in the region. The company said it wanted to give staff flexibility while keeping operations smooth, as i
In a recent study, experts examined fresh video and photos of attacks in Lamerd, Iran. The evidence suggests that the bombs were U. S. Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs. Earlier reports had said they might be Iranian missiles instead. The U. S. army denied that it fired any missiles at Lamerd on
"Bill Ackman is aiming to buy Universal Music Group for $63. 5 billion, a deal that would bring the former Hollywood talent‑agent Michael Ovitz onto UMG’s board as chairman. Ackman, who has spent recent years investing in tech and other industries, sees this move as a chance to create a diversified
Scientists are working on a fresh type of DNA test that could finally help find the missing 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie. The DNA taken from her Tucson home is a mix of many people’s cells, making it hard to read. A lab says the sample is so tangled that it could take months or even a year to ana
The way money is used to win elections often hurts the very folks who vote. People struggle with bills for health care, rent, child care and utilities. When an emergency happens, many have no savings left for a safety net. A candidate who ran for county executive promised to keep the race fai
