Spokane is thinking about letting food trucks set up shop in more downtown spots. The city council will discuss a small plan that could drop a $60 permit fee for trucks that stay in town more than two weeks each year. That fee is rarely used, so it would cost the city only about $500 a year to keep.
Large traders in traditional finance keep their moves hidden inside special venues called dark pools, which lets them avoid tipping the market. In 2025 more than half of U. S. stock trades happened off public exchanges, showing how common this practice is. Crypto markets have never had a true dark
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once boasted about tackling crypto fraud with 583 cases and $8. 2 billion in penalties last year, claiming it stayed ahead of new threats. That image has shifted dramatically. In a fresh review for 2025, the agency admits it over‑reacted and pulls back on
When the Taiwanese grandma turned eighty, a brief fainting spell made her uneasy. A simple low‑blood‑pressure check by the doctor was all that was needed, but her family still felt it wise to keep an old iPhone handy. She had never learned to read, so learning the four‑digit lock took a full week
Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a
A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings
Some actors disappear from movies and music for reasons that go beyond just wanting a break. Personal struggles, unfair treatment, or serious health issues can push them to leave the industry temporarily or even forever. For example, one singer who won Grammys and BRIT Awards suddenly vanished from
Cooking with beef tallow sounds like a time machine to the Eisenhower era. Back then, heart disease was the top killer and doctors blamed fatty foods. Today, scientists still warn that tallow is packed with artery-clogging saturated fat—six times more per spoonful than canola oil. Yet some wellness
Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—
The idea that someone would need a professional to help them through childbirth might seem odd to some, but for many Black mothers, it’s a necessity. A doula isn’t just an extra pair of hands—it’s someone who understands the cultural and systemic challenges these women face. One doula, who stepped i
