In 2025, Bitcoin became a major player in Iran's economy. It served two very different groups: ordinary people and the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This digital currency became a lifeline for citizens facing economic troubles and political unrest. At the same time, the IRGC use
Trump's new plan to stop big investors from buying homes could accidentally affect wealthy families. The rule is aimed at big companies, but family offices might be swept up too. These offices manage money for rich families and often invest in real estate. About 75% of family offices in North Ameri
South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing serious legal consequences. He was recently sentenced to five years in prison. The court found him guilty of creating a fake document to impose martial law in 2024. He also misused his bodyguards to avoid arrest. The ruling came from a panel
In 2025, Washington, D. C. experienced a significant political upheaval. A familiar face returned to the political scene, but this time with a radically different approach. The leader's second term was a stark contrast to the first, marked by a shift in advisors and a new, extreme agenda. The goal?
President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye
Sixteen big drug companies made deals with the Trump administration to lower drug prices. But in January, all of them raised prices on some of their drugs. These deals were supposed to help Americans pay less for medicine and make other rich countries pay more. But according to a new report, these c
In Utah, a family is grieving the loss of their lively 4-year-old, Ellie. She loved dressing up, playing in the mud, and dancing with her siblings. But a simple flu turned deadly, leaving her family heartbroken. Ellie's mom, Sarah, never thought the flu would hit her daughter so hard. Ellie was hea
Credit card interest rates are a hot topic right now. President Trump has suggested a 10% cap on these rates. This idea has sparked a debate. On one side, there are people who think it will help consumers. On the other side, banks and credit card companies are against it. Banks say a rate cap will
Robotic surgery is making waves in the medical world. It's been around for a while, but it's still not as common as the traditional laparoscopic method. The main question is: does the extra cost of robotic surgery make sense? Surgeons have been using laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for a long tim
Ryan Bueter is not your typical entertainer. He sees live performances as a way to bring people together, not just to put on a show. His company, The Killer Dueling Pianos, is all about creating moments where everyone feels included. Imagine two pianists playing, singing, and chatting with the crowd
