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
A group of well-known faces from music and film often paint themselves as self-made underdogs, yet their backgrounds tell a different story. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her sharp writing, grew up in one of the UK’s most elite neighborhoods—something only a tiny fraction of Brits experience. When
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
A gathering in Chicago last week brought together people who usually don’t share the same stage. Imams, rabbis, and pastors sat together—not to debate their beliefs, but to talk about how they could work together. The event wasn’t about converting anyone or changing minds. Instead, it focused on sha
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Black Sea’s northwest coast has faced pollution it wasn’t ready for. Before the war, this area already dealt with natural shifts and years of human impact from farming and industry. Now, the fighting has added sudden bursts of harmful substances while making it hard
A big shift is happening in the Pacific Ocean right now, and it could shake up weather patterns worldwide. After months of cooler-than-normal waters, the ocean is heating up fast. Scientists are watching closely because this warming phase—called El Niño—often brings extreme weather to different part
A trend called the “Luddite boyfriend” is popping up on dating apps and TikTok — guys who don’t use Instagram, swipe left on social media, and actually talk to their partners instead of staring at screens. In big cities where dating feels like a never-ending job with terrible pay, some women say thi
Vocational students got a rare chance to see monster trucks up close before the big show rolled into town. About 80 students from two technical high schools spent Friday morning with drivers and crews, learning how these giant vehicles work. Three girls from Blackstone Valley Tech were especially im
