A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is
The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria
A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.
A new report says that most big banks are helping companies sell “green” steel that still hurts the planet. The study looked at 20 of the world’s biggest lenders and found that only one—Lloyds—avoids this problem. The rest are backing projects that use tricks like cutting down iron ore with na
Ford’s latest earnings reveal the biggest quarterly hit in four years, with a net loss of $8. 2 billion for 2025 – the worst since the 2008 downturn. The blow comes largely from its electric vehicle (EV) arm, which posted a $4. 8 billion loss this year. Sales of EVs fell sharply after the U. S
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to undo a key climate rule that says greenhouse gases harm the planet and people. The move will happen on Thursday, after President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin sign off. They say it will be the biggest reduction of regulations in U. S. history and w
The city will ring in the Seahawks’ victory with a trophy ceremony at 10 a. m. PT on Wednesday, followed by a parade along 4th Avenue at 11 a. m. PT. Despite the excitement, Seattle Public Schools will keep its doors open and students who miss class for the festivities will receive an unexcused a
The House said no to a Republican move that would have slowed any decision on ending President Trump’s tariffs. Three members of the GOP—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—voted with Democrats to stop the plan. Their action opened a path for lawmakers to push through a vote that could ca
The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert
The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec
