Gainesville and Alachua County have a packed schedule for January 2026, offering a mix of literary events, historical lectures, music festivals, and theatrical performances. The month kicks off with a celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday at The Lynx Books, featuring guest author Lauren Groff
Losing a pet is never easy. It's a tough decision to make, but sometimes it's the kindest choice. This is the story of two dogs, Clare and Kiska, and their final moments. Clare, an old dog with bad hips, was put to sleep at home. The vet came over and gave her a sedative. She didn't even realize wh
Chelsea Gray is a force to be reckoned with. She proved this not just in the WNBA but also in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. Gray's journey from a tough WNBA semifinal opponent to a teammate of Lexie Hull is quite interesting. In the 2025 WNBA playoffs, Gray was a key player for the Las Vegas Aces. S
A company tied to the Trump family has big plans. World Liberty Financial wants to start a new kind of bank. This bank would deal with digital money, like stablecoins. They have asked the U. S. government for permission to do this. Stablecoins are digital money tied to real-world currencies. They a
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
Iran has started taking cryptocurrency for its weapons sales. This is part of their plan to avoid international sanctions. The country's defense export center, Mindex, now says it accepts crypto payments. They sell all sorts of military gear, from rockets to communication tools. Iran has been selli
In a significant move, the UK's financial regulator has penalized two former top finance executives from Carillion, a major construction company that went under in 2018. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, both ex-finance chiefs, were aware of serious issues
Italy's current leader, Giorgia Meloni, recently spoke up against political violence. This happened after some young members of her party were hurt while putting up posters. The posters were to remember three young people killed in 1978. These three were part of a far-right group. Two were allegedly
The Atlanta Braves are in a tough spot. Their TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network is shaky. FanDuel is struggling financially. They missed payments to other teams like the St. Louis Cardinals. This is a big problem for the Braves. They rely on this money to build their team. The Braves are trying t
AI is becoming a big deal in mental health. Researchers are looking at how AI is being used in this field. They want to see what's popular, where things are going, and what's missing. They checked out lots of studies. These studies use AI to help with mental health. The goal was to find out what's
