The future of Social Security is under threat, and experts from both sides of the aisle agree that action is urgent. A report from the trustees who manage the program’s trust funds warns that, without change, the money used to pay most benefits could be exhausted by 2032. After that point, retire
The United States was built on a belief that people naturally look after their own interests, but that this self‑interest can be guided into creating good things for everyone. The founders saw that without limits, ambition could become dangerous. They set up a system of separated powers and regular
The newest entry in a long‑running series is headed by a woman, not the familiar Greek warrior. The character at the center of the story is Laufey, a giantess who was once Kratos’s wife. This change has sparked debate among fans and critics alike, but it also signals a broader trend in the gaming wo
The new personal‑finance rule in California is coming soon, and Vacaville High School’s first‑year student Nathan Neff has already taken a step ahead. At the Generation Wealth Workshop run by Travis Credit Union, students get a mock job, paycheck and credit score. They must decide how to spend
The first round of talks between Tehran and Washington wrapped up early Monday at a Swiss resort. Vice President J. D. Vance told reporters that if Iranian money were ever released, it would be directed toward helping ordinary Iranians, not terrorist groups. Vance’s remarks came after a prelimin
The (un)Banked conference in Amsterdam brought together leaders from banks, payments and investment firms to talk about how digital money is reshaping the world. Instead of focusing on who can’t bank, the event highlighted people who used blockchain to get faster and cheaper services. A co‑fou
The Swiss finance minister said that banks, especially UBS, must have solid capital rules. She pointed out that UBS is now the only global bank in Switzerland after buying Credit Suisse last year. The minister wants these rules to cover all parts of the bank, including its U. S. subsidiaries. At a
The City of London is celebrating its fifth Net Zero Delivery Summit, a meeting that pulls together finance and climate experts. The UK has been named the top green‑finance hub for eight years straight, showing that London is still a magnet for clean‑energy projects. Last year the world was still d
The Institute of Marine Research in Norway is turning 125 years old. It started long ago when scientists wanted to understand the sea better. Today, the institute is famous for using chromatography to study marine life. Chromatography separates chemicals so researchers can see what is insid
The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer
