Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports
Around nine months before taxes are due, many small business owners scramble to file. Over 30% of partnerships push their deadlines into fall, but this habit can backfire. Waiting until the last quarter makes cash flow unpredictable and can turn away lenders who want up-to-date financial records. T
A 16-year-old girl from Long Island trusted an Uber ride to meet someone she had been chatting with online since January. That person turned out to be Ralfy Figueroa, a 26-year-old with a history of crimes. Figueroa had just finished a program meant to help young offenders avoid prison instead of se
A local orthopedic nurse has become a quiet hero for many patients in the Bitterroot Valley. She works at Bitterroot Health and has spent eight years helping people recover from injuries that affect the bones, joints and muscles. Her colleagues describe her as steady and detail‑oriented, but pati
Texas Roadhouse has started using handheld tablets at some of its restaurants, letting servers take orders right at the table. The move was announced during the company’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings call, which also highlighted a solid financial performance that lifted the stock by 12%. The chain is
The University of Illinois hosted the state‑level Science Olympiad, where 54 schools vied for top honors. Plainfield North High School, after placing fourth in its regional meet, qualified to compete among the best teams in the state. At the tournament on April 18, students from Plainfield North
Recent data shows that violent thefts targeting cryptocurrency owners have climbed sharply, with losses topping $101 million in the first four months of 2026. A security firm that tracks these incidents reports that only 34 attacks have been recorded worldwide, yet the damage has nearly doubled comp
Telegram’s move to take over TON’s network has sent its token on a wild ride. TON jumped from $1. 32 to nearly $2. 90 in just a week, making it worth over $7 billion. The push came when Telegram said it would become the network’s biggest validator soon. The company also took control of ton. org, a k
Jeff Bezos might be cutting back on one of his toys. His massive yacht, Koru, reportedly hit the market for over half a billion dollars. This 417-foot vessel needs a support crew and costs millions just to keep running. Its sheer size even caused headaches in the past, like when engineers nearly had
The Lakers’ playoff hopes took a serious hit after back-to-back losses to the Thunder. Despite holding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in check, Oklahoma City still won by massive margins—18 points each time. The Thunder’s depth showed when Jalen Williams sat out, proving their ability to adapt without thei
