Many young women in university face tough times every month due to premenstrual disorders (PMDs). These include premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Both can make life harder and affect studies. A recent study looked at how common these disorders are among female students in Western Uganda. It also tried to find out what makes some...
Italy is on the brink of a significant change in its digital payment landscape. The government is close to finalizing a deal to sell its popular e-payment service, PagoPa, to two state-owned companies. This move is part of Italy's broader strategy to modernize and consolidate its digital assets. The potential buyers are Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, whic...
In a major move for Kazakhstan's digital asset scene, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform has been introduced. This platform is the first of its kind in the country, operating under a fully regulated framework. It aims to provide a transparent and secure space for buying and selling digital assets. The platform works with licensed financial institutions. These...
In the South suburbs, a variety of incidents have recently made headlines. In Burbank, a 43-year-old man was arrested for giving marijuana to a minor. This raises questions about the influence adults have on young people and the consequences of such actions. Meanwhile, in Ford Heights, an 18-year-old was caught with a loaded handgun. The incident highlights the issu...
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scene in the U. S. is booming, with big names like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna leading the pack. These companies are teaming up with major retailers to offer flexible payment plans, making BNPL a go-to choice for many shoppers, especially younger ones. The market is expected to grow by 12. 2% in 2025, reaching $122. 26 billion, and it's...
Senator Jim Justice, a Republican from West Virginia, has found himself in a financial pickle. He's agreed to pay back nearly $5. 2 million in overdue personal taxes. This isn't his first rodeo with money troubles. The senator, who was once worth billions, has seen his fortune shrink dramatically over the years. Justice's legal team and the federal government recent...
In a recent phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the topic of Taiwan resurfaced, marking a shift from their earlier discussions. This time, Xi Jinping brought up Taiwan's status, linking it to historical alliances and post-World War II agreements. He emphasized China's claim over Taiwan, framing it as a crucial part of the international order established a...
Rachel Cruze, daughter of financial expert Dave Ramsey, shared some unique experiences from her childhood. She posted a video on TikTok on November 24th. In the video, she talked about things she thought were normal but were actually special to her family. One of these things was reading a book called "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dave Carnegie. She a...
Crypto holders are getting better deals on loans than people taking out mortgages or car loans. This is because of something called DeFi, or decentralized finance. DeFi lets people use their crypto as collateral to get loans, and the interest rates are lower than what you'd get from a bank. DeFi has been growing fast. In the second quarter of 2025, DeFi lending apps...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given to states for helping victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, an...