South Africa is taking a pause from the G20 while the U. S. holds the presidency. This comes after the U. S. decided not to invite South Africa to join in. The U. S. took over the G20 leadership recently, even though they skipped the summit hosted by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johan
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
Cincinnati's riverfront, known as The Banks, has been a point of contention between the city and Hamilton County for years. The issue isn't a mystery, but a simple case of mismatched incentives and unequal benefits. The city and county agreed to split costs 50/50, but the rewards aren't shared equal
A serious problem has been found in a popular smartphone chip. It can't be fixed with updates. This chip, made by MediaTek, is in many Android phones. Researchers found a way to take control of the phone by using special electromagnetic pulses during startup. This attack can't be stopped by software
Big changes are happening in the world of crypto. Brad Garlinghouse, the boss of Ripple, thinks Bitcoin could reach $180, 000 by the end of 2026. He shared this idea at a big event called Binance Blockchain Week 2025. Right now, the mood around Bitcoin is a bit down. But Garlinghouse believes this
Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar
In November, U. S. companies announced fewer job cuts, but hiring remained slow. This happened as businesses struggled with economic uncertainty, tariffs, and lower demand. The number of planned layoffs dropped by 53% from October, but it was still higher than last year. So far this year, employers
In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ
China and France recently had a big talk in Beijing. The main topic? Trade. China said it would buy more stuff from France if France makes it easier for Chinese companies to do business there. This is important because there's been some tension lately. France has been upset about the trade imbalance
In a bold move, Spanish authorities have cracked down on a network exploiting migrants. This group lured hundreds of people, mainly from Nepal, with promises of work. Instead, they faced harsh conditions. The police made 11 arrests and found over 300 victims. These migrants entered Europe legally o
