Western North Carolina faced a huge challenge when Hurricane Helene hit on September 27, 2024. The storm caused serious damage, leaving many people without homes. Over 160 Veterans at the Veterans Restoration Quarters, run by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), were among those
Brands are shelling out big bucks for celebrities to star in their ads. In 2025, over a billion dollars was spent on securing top talent, beating pre-pandemic numbers. This surge in spending shows a clear shift in advertising strategies. Marketers are under pressure to prove their ads work. With th
A crypto user found out the hard way that buying verified accounts can lead to trouble. The person, known as Captain Bunny, had about $40, 000 in stablecoins locked in accounts that weren't registered under their real name. These accounts were bought in late 2023 to get around restrictions for users
Venezuela's Bitcoin stash is making headlines, but is it real? Some say the country has up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. But can anyone prove it? Not yet. This news came out after US forces captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro. Now, people are wondering if the US will try to take
Betterment, a popular automated investment platform, recently faced a cyberattack. Hackers used a clever trick called social engineering to break into some of Betterment's systems. This happened on January 9, and the hackers got their hands on personal details like names, email addresses, phone numb
A big fight is happening in the U. S. over stablecoin rewards. Coinbase, a major crypto company, is pushing back against new rules that could hurt its business. The issue is about who can offer rewards on stablecoins like USDC. Coinbase makes a lot of money from these rewards. But banks want to chan
Google Photos is cooking up some new tricks that might just make the app even more handy. Right now, they're tinkering with a "Playback speed" option for videos. This means users might soon be able to speed up or slow down videos right within the app. The options could range from a super slow 0. 25x
Nadhim Zahawi, who once held high positions in the Conservative Party, has made a surprising move. He has decided to join Reform UK, a party led by Nigel Farage. Zahawi believes the UK is facing a tough time and sees Reform as a way to bring about change. At a press event, Zahawi talked about why h
Ever wondered what makes you, you? It's not just your body or your thoughts. It's a mix of things that make you feel like you're the same person every day. Philosophers and scientists have been trying to figure this out for ages. They call this the "self. " But what exactly is the self? One way to
Mary Peltola, a familiar face in Alaska politics, is stepping up to the plate for a Senate run. She's no stranger to tough races, having already made history as the first Alaska Native in Congress. But this time, she's eyeing a bigger prize: the Senate seat currently held by Republican Dan Sullivan.
