The mayor’s council chief has asked the city to give her a personal car and driver for official trips. She says it would save time and let her focus on meetings instead of traffic. Some council members worry about spending taxpayers’ money on a luxury vehicle for one person. They argue that the c
The state legislature has presented a sharp new budget that slashes money for projects aimed at spurring economic development and environmental progress. A nearly $100 million reduction in funds earmarked for community growth will affect programs such as the Tucson Rio Nuevo project, which relies
The United Arab Emirates has left the oil cartel, a move that could change how global markets work. Before, Qatar and Angola had left OPEC, but their exits didn’t shake the group much because they produce little oil. The UAE is a big producer, second only to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, so its departure i
Poland is planning a new tax on oil companies that will help smooth out the recent cuts to fuel taxes and VAT. The Finance Ministry said this move is part of a larger effort to keep the country on track with the European Union’s budget rules. The goal is to avoid falling into an excessive deficit si
In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e
The crypto scene is buzzing with Pepeto, a new token that has already attracted more than nine million dollars in its early sale. Even as market sentiment remains cautious, investors are drawn to Pepeto’s promise of a zero‑fee exchange powered by artificial intelligence. The platform scans trades ac
The Israeli regulator has given the green light for a new stablecoin tied to its national currency. Bits of Gold, a Tel Aviv‑based crypto exchange, received permission after a two‑year review and trial run. The token, named BILS, works on the Solana blockchain. Fireblocks helped secure it a
A crypto payment platform has cut the time it takes to send and receive USDT by five times on two of the biggest blockchains. The change helps businesses that use stablecoins for everyday sales and payouts, giving them smoother operations and fewer delays. The speed boost applies to both incoming
The trading app saw its first quarterly profit in a year slip to $346 million, or 38 cents per share, just shy of analysts’ forecast. Revenue hit $1. 07 billion, down from the expected $1. 14 billion, thanks mainly to gains in stocks and options while crypto fees fell sharply. Crypto trading revenu
Robinhood’s earnings show a sharp fall in crypto trading income, but other parts of the business are growing. Crypto revenue dropped 47% to $134 million from last year’s $252 million. The company said customers are moving away from crypto to other trading options. Transaction‑based revenue cl
