Western Union, the 175‑year‑old money‑transfer giant, is ready to launch its own stablecoin, a digital dollar that could change how it moves money worldwide. The company said the coin, called USDPT, will be issued through Anchorage Digital and run on the Solana blockchain. The launch is expected nex
A 22‑year‑old from California has been handed a 70‑month federal prison term for moving stolen cryptocurrency worth over $263 million. The young man, whose name is Evan Tangeman, also faces three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a RICO conspiracy. The case shows how quickly onlin
When people qualify for Medicaid through the expansion program, they gain immediate access to health care. This study looks beyond the first few months and asks whether those benefits stick around over time. Researchers followed adults who joined the program and tracked their financial health for
The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left
The shooting that shocked a major political event last Saturday sparked more than just fear. It opened a mirror to how society reacts when violence hits its core. Instead of a shared condemnation, the response split along familiar lines—each side ready to point fingers or label the incident a hoax.
In a recent survey, researchers looked at how people in Tunisia who have finished cancer treatment are living now. The study examined their health, feelings, and social life after remission. Instead of starting with the clinical details, the report first highlights how many survivors still feel exha
A racing game developer has just repurchased nearly a million shares of its own stock, buying 904, 395 Class A shares from Driven Lifestyle Group LLC at $4. 11 each. The price was based on the average of the last five days’ closing prices, a figure that the company feels reflects its recent shift to
The NCAA has moved a step closer to changing how long student‑athletes can compete. A new plan would let Division I players use five years to play, instead of the usual four. The extra year would start in the first school year after a player finishes high school or turns 19, whichever comes fi
Scientists studied a way to help rats with brain damage that mimics human cerebral palsy. They used tiny packages called exosomes, which come from stem cells. These vesicles carry useful signals that can calm inflammation and support brain repair. The team gave the exosomes to rats that had suffere
Brendan Sorsby, once hailed as the top transfer in college football and a potential NFL star, has stepped away from Texas Tech to enter a treatment program for gambling addiction. The decision came after the university announced that he would take an indefinite leave of absence, citing a need for pr
