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May 09 2026FINANCE

China now allows two more firms to audit Hong Kong-listed firms

Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Shareholders Question Willis Lease Finance Over Big Payouts

Back in 1985, one man started a company that now rakes in millions for its top boss. That man is Charles F. Willis, IV, who still owns about 40% of Willis Lease Finance Corporation and calls the shots. The board of directors, packed with his family and a few supposedly independent members, has been

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Why Some People Love Dating Someone Who Isn’t Glued to Their Phone

A trend called the “Luddite boyfriend” is popping up on dating apps and TikTok — guys who don’t use Instagram, swipe left on social media, and actually talk to their partners instead of staring at screens. In big cities where dating feels like a never-ending job with terrible pay, some women say thi

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The best crime thriller on Netflix for a weekend marathon

Netflix has a simple rule: drop the whole season at once. That’s great if you want to binge, but it also means every new show has one shot to hook you. The Madness is one of those shows. It’s a short series with only eight episodes, so you can finish it in a weekend without worrying about waiting fo

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May 09 2026CRIME

Landlord faces new charges after years of tenant complaints

A New York landlord now faces another legal issue after multiple women reported being harassed. He was charged with stalking a woman multiple times this year despite orders to stay away. Police say he kept contacting her after being told to stop. The incident follows earlier accusations of attempted

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May 09 2026CRIME

When Teachers Cross the Line: How LA Schools Handle Misconduct Cases

Los Angeles schools are under federal scrutiny after U. S. education officials raised concerns about how the district deals with teachers accused of sexual misconduct. The investigation focuses on a policy that temporarily moves accused educators to other roles while cases are reviewed, which offici

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fox’s talent boost: What wins four writers golden tickets?

Every year, thousands of hopefuls send in their work hoping to get noticed. This time, fate smiled on four new faces—Mateo Gomez, Isa Moon, Chiara Motley, and Brandy E. Palmer—when Fox handpicked them for its 2026 Writers Incubator. Instead of the usual slow climb, they’ve jumped ahead with a three-

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May 09 2026CRYPTO

Kraken’s push for a federal bank license to handle crypto safely

The company behind Kraken wants to become a full-fledged federal bank just for cryptocurrency. They’ve asked regulators for a special trust charter, which would let them offer official custody services to big investors and businesses. If approved, this new Payward National Trust Company could keep d

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI Can Help Us Understand Well-Being Better

Technology today can track almost everything about our daily lives—from sleep patterns to step counts. Artificial intelligence could soon use this data to guess how we're feeling. But if the AI works like a mystery box, spitting out results without any reasoning, people won't trust it. Imagine an ap

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Digital Footprints: How Our Tech Habits Shape Health Over Time

Every swipe, click, and notification leaves a trace. Over years, these digital footprints add up to a hidden layer of health influences most people never consider. Researchers argue that the time we spend online isn’t just about entertainment—it actively rewires our biology and behavior in ways that

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