A Dutch company has just received a special permit to offer Bitcoin services across Europe. This permit is under a new set of rules called MiCA. These rules are designed to make crypto services safer and more reliable. The company, Blockrise, can now offer services like keeping Bitcoin safe, tradin
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scene in the U. S. is booming, with big names like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna leading the pack. These companies are teaming up with major retailers to offer flexible payment plans, making BNPL a go-to choice for many shoppers, especially younger ones. The market is ex
Karl Bushby, a former British paratrooper, is nearing the end of an extraordinary journey. He has been walking around the world for 27 years. This journey, known as the Goliath Expedition, started in 1998 in Chile. Bushby is now in Hungary, facing a world that has changed drastically since he began.
Lockport Township High School District 205 is grieving the loss of Della Travis, a former board member who dedicated four years of her life to the school district. Della, who was 84 years old, passed away recently, leaving behind a family that has been deeply involved in the community's education sy
Parents and kids often share more than just looks or hobbies. They can also share stress levels. This is called cortisol synchrony, where the stress hormone cortisol in parents and children aligns. But what causes this synchrony is still a mystery. This makes it tough to know how to help families im
Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, left a significant mark on American politics. His career spanned over four decades, starting in the early 1970s. He served in various roles, including as a congressman, White House Chief of Staff, and Secretary of Defense before becoming vic
Denver is rapidly expanding its surveillance network, raising concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of data. The city's partnership with Flock Safety, a company that provides license-plate reader cameras, has already led to over 1, 400 immigration-related searches in a span of just 10 mont
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given t
The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently shared his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's approach to managing interest rates. He believes the current system is too complex and needs a major overhaul. According to Bessent, the Fed's strategy for controlling interest rates has become overly
People are feeling less sure about the economy and their own futures. A recent survey shows that worries about finding a job are growing. The survey's main number, which measures how people feel about the economy, dropped to 88. 7 in November. This is the lowest it's been since April and a big drop
