Japan still holds the biggest pile of money invested abroad, but its spot in the global ranking just slipped—again. In 2025, the country’s net external assets, which include everything from stocks and bonds to property overseas, hit a new high of 561. 75 trillion yen ($3. 53 trillion). That’s up 4.
A few years ago, many Sunday school teachers faced a problem: where to find decent videos about Bible stories. Most options looked outdated, with low budgets and even lower effort—think visible zippers on ancient robes. Then came a show that broke the mold. Instead of stiff, angelic figures, it brou
The Gulfstream IV is a classic private jet that has long been favored by many well‑known figures. It can fly up to Mach 0. 80 and cover about 4, 150 nautical miles, thanks to its powerful Rolls‑Royce engines. Though the model was first produced in the 1980s and is no longer built, it still attracts
The year 2026 has felt like a storm for Denver sports. From Bo Nix’s ankle to Nathan MacKinnon’s knee, injuries have piled up. When the Avalanche seemed sure of a win in Vegas, they lost a game that could have kept them alive in the playoffs. A streak of bad luck has left fans wondering if
The Giants now face a waiting game with their star receiver Malik Nabers after a knee surgery that could keep him sidelined for half a year. While coach John Harbaugh hinted Nabers might miss early training activities, a sports doctor studying similar injuries suggests the recovery could stretch eve
Last year, a team of students at a New Jersey college rebuilt a 1994 crime scene in 3D. The project uncovered flaws that freed two men after 37 years behind bars. They proved how modern tech can correct old errors. Yet every breakthrough comes with risks. Unchecked tools, like face-matching software
Elena Rybakina’s rise in tennis is a story of ambition, opportunity, and identity. Born in Moscow to a Russian family, she spent her early years on Russian soil, swinging tennis rackets and dreaming of professional glory. But her path to stardom didn’t follow a straight line—instead, it took a sharp
Turkey has once again found itself in the middle of a power struggle between its legal system and political parties. Police were sent to the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara after a court decided to undo a leadership vote from last year. The ruling reinstated Kemal Kilic
California’s housing market moves in strange ways. One big reason? Jobs. When work is easy to find, home prices usually climb. But when jobs dry up, so do price gains—sometimes they even drop. Looking back to 1990, the best years for job growth in California saw home prices jump nearly 8% a year. D
Europe’s economy is heading for tough choices in the next few decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that without major changes, most EU countries will see their public debt nearly double by 2040. That means a country that now owes $100 for every $100 it produces could owe $200. The pr
