Air travel is a mess right now. Hundreds of flights are being canceled this weekend. Why? Because of a government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are not showing up to work. This is causing big delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4%. This is to keep things safe. But even with fewer flights, delays are still happeni...
A year after a crushing defeat, Democrats are making a comeback. They're winning big in key states, showing they're not the same old party. But can they keep this momentum going? It's been a tough year for Democrats. After losing big in 2024, they've been trying to figure out what went wrong. But lately, they've been winning. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger became t...
Iraq is getting ready for a big vote. People will choose who represents them in the government. This isn't just any vote. It's happening at a tense time. There are worries about fights between big countries. Iraq is trying to stay friends with everyone. But that's not easy. Many Iraqis are not happy. They want better jobs and services. The country has lots of oil. B...
The government shutdown is now in its 38th day, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans have turned down a proposal from Democrats to reopen the government and extend healthcare subsidies for a year. They said it wasn't good enough. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer, but Republicans weren't having it. They want the government open first...
Apple might be planning a budget-friendly MacBook. This is a big deal because Apple usually makes high-end products. The new laptop could cost around $599. It will likely have a smaller screen and use a chip similar to the one in iPhones. The idea of a small, cheap laptop isn't new. Netbooks were popular over a decade ago. They were tiny, had long battery life, and ...
The investment world is seeing a big change. The number of top-performing assets is shrinking. Only a few types of stocks are doing well right now. These include big tech companies, high-risk stocks, and innovative tech. But one big name is missing from this list: Bitcoin. Bitcoin had a great run. It shot up by 60% in early October. But then, it took a tumble. In th...
Meta has launched a new pair of smart glasses called the Oakley Meta Vanguard. These glasses are designed for sports lovers and come with some cool new features. The design of the Vanguard is different from Meta's earlier smart glasses. It has a wraparound shape, and the camera is now placed above the nose bridge instead of on the edge. This camera can take photos a...
Astranis has introduced a new service called Vanguard that aims to expand communication possibilities. This service uses small satellites to create a network that can reach areas where traditional communication methods fall short. It's designed to help in disaster situations or for secure military operations. In a recent showcase, Astranis teamed up with other tech ...
October saw a massive influx of money into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a record-breaking $166 billion in net new assets. This surge was led by Vanguard, which had its best month ever, pulling in over $50 billion. The largest share of these inflows went into US stock ETFs, with large-blend ETFs capturing the most attention. Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF, VOO, was ...
Ripple, a major player in the crypto world, just got a huge boost. They raised $500 million from some big names like Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. But why does this matter? Well, Ripple plans to use this cash to grow in areas like custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage. These are services that big institutions are getting more interested in. R...