The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has set up a new team to help shape rules for the fast‑growing worlds of crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction betting. The group will sit alongside existing bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and its own crypto watchdog, aim
TrumpRx, the discount program that launched in January to cut prescription costs, has just added three new drugs. Two are for type 2 diabetes—Jentadueto and its extended‑release version Jentadueto XR. The third, Striverdi Respimat, treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). All three come
Around 300 people showed up outside the city's biggest energy meeting this week to voice concerns about pollution. Instead of cheering for more oil and gas profits, they chanted slogans like "we need clean air, not another billionaire! " Their signs pointed to health problems they blame on industrie
In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u
The internet has long made money by showing ads while people browse. Now experts think that smart shopping bots could stop this model. A founder of a new AI company says the web’s business has relied on “distraction” for decades. When people read a page, an ad can grab part of their attenti
Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00
Danone, the big French food company, announced it will purchase Huel, a maker of ready‑to‑drink protein shakes. The deal reflects how young people are looking for quick, healthy meals and how new weight‑loss medicines are changing eating habits. Huel offers drinks packed with protein, fibre and o
The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
The Iranian court system has begun carrying out sentences for people caught during the January protests. A senior judge told a state‑run outlet that many cases have moved from trial to execution. Some verdicts were just issued and are now being enforced, with more expected in the coming days. The J
The Iranian forces have shut down the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to hurt America by pushing up fuel costs. But the U. S. relies on oil that passes through this waterway only a little, so American gas should stay stable. Most of the oil that moves through the strait is headed to China, India and Japan,
