World Liberty Financial has taken a bold step by applying for a national trust bank charter with the U. S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This move aims to bring its USD1 stablecoin under federal oversight, a significant shift in the crypto landscape. The company, known for its ti
Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear
Theaters got a big surprise when the "Stranger Things" finale hit screens. It brought in about $25 million, which was great news for movie theaters struggling to attract audiences. The show aired on Netflix and in around 600 theaters on New Year's Eve, with extra showings on New Year's Day. Fans co
Theaters saw a big boost over New Year's. They made between $25 million and $28 million by showing the final episode of "Stranger Things. " This was a special event. Different theaters charged different prices. Some places, like AMC and Cinemark, sold tickets for $20. They included a snack voucher.
European markets are on a roll, hitting new highs. The Stoxx 600, DAX, and CAC 40 indexes have all seen significant gains. This year alone, the Stoxx 600 has climbed 14% higher. With just a week left, it's looking like it will be the third year in a row of growth. Investors are keeping a close eye
European leaders are in a tough spot. They're meeting to talk about some big issues. One of the biggest is what to do with Russia's money that's stuck in Europe. This money was frozen after Russia invaded Ukraine. The idea is to use this money to help Ukraine. But not everyone agrees. Some countrie
Off the coast of Brittany, France, a team of divers stumbled upon something extraordinary. They found a massive wall, hidden underwater for thousands of years. This wall is not just old; it's ancient, dating back to around 5, 800 to 5, 300 BC. That's right, we're talking about a time when people wer
World of Warcraft, a game that has been around for over two decades, recently introduced a highly anticipated housing feature. However, players quickly found a way to make their houses float using a hidden game glitch. Instead of fixing this exploit, Blizzard, the game's developer, decided to make i
World of Warcraft fans have a date to circle on their calendars. The highly anticipated expansion, Midnight, is set to launch on March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. This is the eleventh expansion for the popular MMORPG and the second part of the Worldsoul Saga, a story arc penned by Chris Metzen
European leaders are not happy with a recent US peace proposal for Ukraine. They think it's too favorable to Russia and are planning to change it. This is happening ahead of a big meeting in Geneva. In South Africa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that wars can't be ended by big countries mak
