A recent Senate vote pushed a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not without drama. The bill passed a key committee 15-9, surprising some watchers who expected more resistance. Two Democrats broke ranks to support it, even though they had reservations about the bill’s current form. One of the
A new skin‑attached device can keep working for three weeks without a battery, thanks to wireless power from a phone or wrist reader. The patch draws electricity from the nearby device’s magnetic field and uses it to refresh its sensor surface, so it stays accurate over time. The technology was c
People often think big muscles need hard, long workouts. New research from Edith Cowan University shows that tiny, slow movements can actually make muscles stronger and bigger. The study focused on eccentric exercise, which is the part of a lift where the muscle lengthens – for example, lowering a w
The Senate fought back against a new bill that would force President Trump to ask Congress for permission before continuing military actions in Iran. The vote was 50‑49, almost split along party lines. Three Republicans joined all Democrats except one to support the measure, showing that some lawmak
The Senate made a bold pick last week by confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, marking the most controversial Fed appointment in decades. The vote split almost perfectly along party lines, with only one Democrat breaking ranks. Warsh brings a unique background to the role—he’s no
Ahead of a major Senate meeting this week, most big cryptocurrencies took a hit. Bitcoin slid hard to start the day, dropping below $79, 000 before bouncing back a little by nighttime. Ethereum did the same thing, falling to $2, 233 at one point. Only Dogecoin acted stubborn and climbed nearly 3%. T
A former baseball star now waits for his fate after legal troubles linked to illegal gambling. Federal prosecutors recently asked a court to send him to prison for 18 months. They also want him to pay a $55, 000 fine and serve three years on probation. The prosecutors claim this punishment fits his
A 65-year-old Alabama woman now faces serious prison time after confessing to shooting her husband of 15 years last May. The victim, 69, was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest while sitting in his recliner watching TV. What makes this case unusual isn’t just the violence but the way the
The Senate made Kevin Warsh the new chair of the U. S. Federal Reserve after a narrow vote of 54-45. Only one Democrat joined Republicans in backing him. Just the day before, senators had approved his 14-year term on the Fed’s board—a sign of how much influence he’ll hold over America’s economy. Wa
Taiwan is aging fast. Nearly one in seven people there are over 65. That’s why finding ways to help older adults stay healthy is important. Many studies show that mindfulness can improve sleep and mental health. But mindfulness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most programs focus on stress reduction, missin
