A new U. S. bill that would bring order to the wild world of digital money is set for a Senate hearing next week. The proposed law, known as the Clarity Act, aims to tell regulators exactly how they should treat crypto tokens—whether they are securities, commodities, or something else. If passed, it
Highlands High School’s assistant principal, Kaitlyn Selfridge, stepped down in April after a year of growing frustration. She wrote that the district’s leadership had turned her job into a hostile environment, citing repeated principal changes and what she described as demeaning remarks about appea
A lawsuit filed in 2022 by Black former employees accused Google of a pattern that pushed them into lower‑level, lower‑pay roles while creating a hostile environment when they raised concerns. The case highlighted systemic gaps in hiring, pay and promotion practices that disproportionately affected
A new lawsuit says a big bowling chain, Lucky Strike Entertainment, is running an illegal monopoly. The suit claims the company has bought many small bowling alleys and then raised prices a lot. In 11 state courts, people who bowl often say the chain is making them pay too much. They say Lu
A new look at how cities use license‑reading cameras shows growing worry. Shaker Heights and Cleveland keep using a system called Flock, but many people think it is unsafe. The cameras read plates and send the data to a big database that anyone can ask for. In Shaker Heights, activists search
Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list
Fairview Park’s plan to move its service garage to a plot of land off Mastick Road isn’t winning fans fast. The property in question sits on shaky ground—literally. Experts warn the soil needs major fixes before any building can go up, and wetlands cover part of the site. That means months of red ta
Bitcoin has stayed above $80, 000. That helped push investor excitement into smaller cryptocurrencies. Solana, Chainlink, SUI, and Polkadot all climbed around 5%. Near Protocol and Uniswap did even better, jumping about 7%. Internet Computer’s ICP coin led the pack with nearly 12% gains. Strong sto
Back in 1985, one man started a company that now rakes in millions for its top boss. That man is Charles F. Willis, IV, who still owns about 40% of Willis Lease Finance Corporation and calls the shots. The board of directors, packed with his family and a few supposedly independent members, has been
Every May, as cherry blossoms fade in Central Park, another kind of bloom takes over Manhattan sidewalks—designer dresses and $500 sunglasses. The New York City Ballet’s Spring Gala isn’t just about dance; it’s a side stage where money, taste, and social clout collide under blinking flashbulbs. Atte
