Senators from both parties and the White House have reached a tentative deal on a bill that would set rules for digital currencies. The focus is on how stablecoins—digital money tied to real dollars—can give people extra earnings without hurting traditional banks. The agreement could finally move th
A former head of a collapsed crypto firm is using prison‑approved messages to cheer on President Trump. The prisoner, serving 25 years for fraud, recently wrote about the president’s military strikes on Iran. He says the action was needed to stop a nuclear threat and that it weakened Iran’s army. H
Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks have reached a key agreement on how stablecoins can earn rewards. The deal could clear a major hurdle in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Banks worry that rewards on stablecoins resemble interest on deposits. If the bill blocks these rewards, it might hur
A Hong Kong retiree, aged 66, lost about $840, 000 in a series of three crypto scams. The first contact happened on WhatsApp in September 2025. A person claimed to be a “virtual currency expert” and promised steady profits. The retiree sent $180, 000 and put crypto into a wallet the scammer controll
Holy basil, known as tulsi, has been part of South Asian healing for thousands of years. Today scientists are testing the claims that it can ease stress, balance blood sugar and even help fight disease. The plant’s leaves, stems and seeds contain eugenol, linolenic acid and other antioxidants that m
Doctors in hospitals across the country have noticed a worrying rise in newborns who skip routine safety shots such as vitamin K, the hepatitis‑B vaccine and eye ointment. A study of more than five million births showed that refusals of the vitamin K shot almost doubled from 2. 9 % in 2017 to 5. 2 %
Recent research has taken a close look at how methotrexate, a drug most known for treating rheumatoid arthritis, might help people with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the common joint problem that wears down cartilage and causes pain, especially in older adults. Doctors have long searched for med
Tuberculosis is a disease that can show up in many ways, making it hard for doctors to spot the exact type without a clear standard test. One tool that is often used is the interferon gamma release assay, or IGRA, which helps identify people who carry a hidden form of the infection. Yet this test is
The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee, or I‑ACC, met for the first time in Washington, D. C. , offering a fresh take on autism science after recent changes to the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. The I‑ACC was formed quickly by researchers and advocates who felt the officia
The city ended 2025 with a deficit far below the $9. 6 million that had been forecast, according to the interim finance director who stepped into the role two weeks ago. He told council that the shortfall will be about $3 million, a relief driven by higher revenues in key areas. Earned income and re
