The Japanese government is keeping its options open when it comes to stepping into the foreign exchange market. This is to address the yen's recent drop in value. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama made this clear during a recent news conference. She emphasized that the government is ready to act aga
In 2025, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) wrapped up the year with a bang. They funded two major housing projects. One is in Ward 7 and the other in Ward 8. These projects will bring 199 new affordable homes to the city. The first project is the Benning Road Metro Apartments
Israel is thinking about adding a new tax. This tax would be 15% on extra bank profits. The plan is to do this for five years. The idea is to tax profits that are more than 50% higher than the average from 2018 to 2022. Why are they doing this? Well, the government thinks banks are making too much
The job market is not looking good right now. People are getting worried. Expectations for finding work are going down. This is not a small issue. It affects many lives. Why is this happening? There are many reasons. The economy is not doing well. Companies are not hiring as much. Some people are l
The US economy showed strong growth in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP rising at an annual rate of 4. 3%. This growth was driven by increased consumer spending, exports, and government spending, though it was partially offset by a decrease in investment. The growth rate exceeded expectations, wh
This year's music scene was a rollercoaster of emotions, with artists pouring their hearts out through their songs. Olivia Rodrigo made waves with her high-profile collaborations, but her duet with Robert Smith at Glastonbury truly stole the show. The pair's performance of a classic goth tune was a
Philip Young, a 49-year-old man, has been accused of multiple serious crimes against his ex-wife. These charges cover a long period of 13 years. He is accused of 56 offences, including rape and drugging his ex-wife, Joanne Young. Young did not enter a plea when he appeared in court. Young used to b
Xbox has been having a tough time lately. The Xbox Series X and S just can't keep up with the PlayStation 5. It all started with a weak launch during the pandemic. Microsoft tried to make things better by buying other game companies. But that wasn't enough. Sony had better games and more people want
Tylor Chase, a former actor known for his role in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, " has been struggling with homelessness. A video of him living on the streets of Riverside recently went viral, sparking concern among fans and peers. Shaun Weiss, another actor known for his role in "The M
People often talk about big changes in technology. They say AI is a huge deal, like the invention of stone tools. But is it really that simple? Stone tools changed how people lived thousands of years ago. They helped early humans hunt, cook, and build. But the change wasn't quick. It took a long ti
