Last year, Topeka saw fewer violent and property crimes, which the police department calls a win. But one problem didn’t budge: traffic incidents stayed stubbornly high. The numbers tell a clear story—thousands of crashes, hundreds of DUIs, and tens of thousands of traffic stops. Speeding, distracte
In 2008, two young men in Texas made a terrible decision. James Broadnax and Demarius Cummings robbed two strangers—music producers Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler—in a parking lot. The robbery turned deadly when bullets were fired. Broadnax was later arrested, confessed to the crime, and was senten
Europe is searching for stronger solutions after leaders decided recent energy ideas didn’t do enough. During a late meeting in Cyprus, officials agreed the latest plans from the group’s top policy team needed improvement. Talking on condition of privacy, a source said the proposals—like lowering so
Brazil has suddenly blocked popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, raising questions about why these sites got caught in the crosshairs. The government claims they were violating betting laws passed by Congress, but critics wonder if the crackdown is really about protecting traders—o
Wheat isn’t usually the star of grain markets. Most people hear “wheat” and think of dusty fields or cheap bread, not stock exchanges. Yet this week, something shifted in the market that caught attention. The hard red winter wheat contract rose over 30 cents compared to last week, and more traders p
Western powers are stepping up their game to reduce their heavy reliance on a single player for vital raw materials. The United States and the European Union have just signed a fresh deal to work together on securing supplies of critical minerals. These minerals are the backbone of modern industries
A group of U. S. senators plans to push forward next week with a vote that could block President Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress’ approval. The move comes after Trump repeatedly hinted that Cuba would be the next target following recent U. S. strikes in Venezuela and
Three men received life or decades-long prison terms this week for their roles in a violent 2023 incident near Kosovo’s northern edge. Two were given full life sentences, while the third faces three decades behind bars after a court ruled they plotted to destabilize the region. Prosecutors described
In early 2025 a new kind of raffle took off: spend enough of the $TRUMP token and you could win a seat at a $1, 000-a-ticket luncheon where President Trump was scheduled to speak. The pitch was simple—“come mingle with Trump, Mike Tyson, Tony Robbins, and Paolo Ardoino. ” What made the stunt shaky f
A 26-year-old Australian entrepreneur, once celebrated for his plant-based food startup, now faces serious charges after an intense confrontation with his ex-partner in a luxury New York hotel. The incident, which took place in late March, has drawn attention not just for the alleged violence but al
