Back in the old days, investing looked simple. Prices moved based on clear facts, and funds tracked stock indexes like train tracks—steady and predictable. But today’s markets swing harder and faster, making people wonder: is it still smart to sit back and let an index do all the work? The idea beh
A quiet change in Virginia’s budget proposal could quietly erase a key tool for keeping campaign spending honest. The state’s elections department is currently reviewing campaign finances for top officials including the governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor—as required by law. But Hous
Howard Odum is often called the father of ecological economics, but people also see him as someone who pushed too hard to measure everything by energy alone. His work connects nature and money in a unique way. Some critics say his ideas reduce complex systems to just energy calculations. But what if
Some users trying to check their spending on the Monarch Money app are finding it won't open. Reports show the problem started recently and got worse quickly. More than 200 people have already said they can't use the app or website right now. Most problems seem to be with the app itself, since over
A private gathering in New York last month brought together some of the biggest names in tech, finance, and digital assets. Held during ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week, the event was an invite-only dinner where founders, investors, and executives could talk in a relaxed setting. Instead of a formal c
Washington’s famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool got a flashy $14. 7 million makeover earlier this year, but barely two weeks after the big reveal, the fresh paint started bubbling up from the bottom and floating into the green-tinted water. Instead of sparkling blue like visitors expect, the po
Teams scramble to strengthen rosters as the trade deadline nears, and top pitchers become hot property. Two names stand out right now—one coming off elbow surgery, another a smart budget buy with experience. The first pitcher, Tarik Skubal, just returned after six weeks away for a elbow checkup. Sco
A heated back-and-forth over voter paperwork showed how two lawmakers can look at the same set of rules and see very different problems. One side argues that asking voters to dig up old documents just to cast a ballot is overkill. The other insists that every voter should prove they belong in the sy
When the New York Knicks won their first NBA title in over half a century, the city erupted. Among the sea of orange and blue shirts were three generations of fans who made the trip to watch the parade pass by. What started as a simple request on social media—a father trying to find a good spot for
The US is questioning how Germany pays for new medicines. It started an official review under trade rules that let countries challenge unfair pricing. The focus is on whether Germany keeps cutting payments for breakthrough drugs in ways that hurt US companies. Officials worry Germany might speed up
