In 2025, the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) saw a significant turnaround. The agency focused on boosting small businesses and stimulating economic growth. This shift came after a period marked by high inflation, excessive bureaucracy, and widespread fraud. The SBA achieved impressive res
Zuri Hall, a well-known entertainment journalist, has switched gears and launched a new YouTube talk show called "Zuri Hall's Not About Sports. " This show is all about sports figures, but not in the way you might think. Instead of talking about games and scores, Hall is diving into the personal liv
In Kaduna, Nigeria, a recent wave of kidnappings has left families shattered and communities on edge. Afiniki Moses thought her troubles were behind her after paying a ransom for her release. But her relief was short-lived. On a Sunday morning, armed men stormed two churches in Kurmin Wali village,
A judge has told Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor who supports former President Donald Trump, to stop calling herself a "U. S. Attorney. " This comes after a court found that her appointment was not legal. Judge David Novak, who was appointed by Trump, said that Halligan's continued use of the title i
The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is buzzing with anticipation and unease as President Trump prepares to speak. The atmosphere is thick with mixed feelings. Some top executives openly express their concerns, calling recent events "unpredictable" and "unusual. " Yet, many of thes
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, world leaders have been trading sharp words over Greenland and trade policies. US President Donald Trump has been criticized by French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders for his foreign policies, particularly his interest in Greenland. Macron warned
A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his covera
Israel has taken a strong step against the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees. They destroyed two UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem. One was an office in Sheikh Jarrah, and the other was a school in Qalandia. This is part of a bigger plan to stop UNRWA from working in areas Israel controls. UNR
Netflix has upped the ante in its quest to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, WBD for short. The streaming giant has switched its offer to an all-cash deal, aiming to outmaneuver Paramount's hostile takeover attempt. This revised offer comes about six weeks after the initial agreement was struck, marki
Science news isn't all doom and gloom. Sure, there are serious issues like climate change and pandemics. But there's also a lot of wonder out there. The Science desk at The New York Times covers both. They report on big threats. But they also share small, surprising stories. One person leading this
