Transgender Iowans often skip meals because they don’t trust pantries to welcome them. This quiet crisis bubbled up in 2020 when a state legislator and pastor noticed how many trans neighbors avoided food help due to safety worries. The same leader once called out Iowa’s leadership as “mostly white,
Ripple just set up a bigger office in Dubai’s financial district, doubling its team size in the Middle East and Africa. This isn’t just about more desks—it’s a bet that the region will keep growing as a hub for digital payments. Dubai’s become a magnet for crypto companies thanks to clear rules, and
Panama finds itself stuck between two powerful nations after a court decision ended a major port operator's contract. The government stepped in to manage the ports temporarily, but the original company plans to challenge this in international court. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have been detaining
LeBron James recently shared his view on how his style of play compares with that of Michael Jordan. He said he never really measured himself against the former icon because their approaches to basketball were distinct. James, a point‑forward for most of his career, always sought the pass, while Jor
The new park, called Dolcori Forest, opened in late October on Jeju Island. It sits on the old Soingook Theme Park grounds and covers about 18, 000 pyeong. The idea is a village made by cats that have travelled the world, inviting visitors to relax and stay awhile. The park mixes nature, local st
Parents of babies born before 28 weeks were asked about their children’s eating, activity, screen use and sleep when the kids turned two years old. The questions came from a tool called FLY‑Kids that checks if families meet age‑specific advice. The study looked at 176 children who survived the fi
Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s
The idea of a giant, foldable tablet that could outshine every other Apple device has hit a roadblock. Rumors of an “iPad Ultra” have circulated, but insiders say Apple has decided against moving forward. The main reason? Sales of the current high‑end iPad Pro have been falling for three straight ye
General doctors see many women each week, but a lot of violence in their homes stays hidden. This study looked at how doctors spot signs that a woman may be suffering from partner abuse. Researchers talked to 11 family physicians, including three men, across ten clinics. They used made‑up s
The latest viral craze on Hollywood Boulevard has caught the attention of both law‑enforcement and religious leaders. Groups of young people, some wearing masks and others in elaborate costumes, have been filmed breaking into Church of Scientology buildings. They race through corridors, sometimes dr
