For years, public concern has grown about how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp might affect young users. Now, a trial starting in New Mexico is putting those concerns to the test. Instead of a jury deciding, a judge will hear arguments in Santa Fe to determine if Meta’s apps create a
A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity
The White House recently announced wider restrictions targeting Cuba’s leadership and its supporters. These new rules focus on individuals or groups that help the Cuban government’s security forces or take part in corruption or serious abuses of human rights. They also cover anyone who works with, f
A crowded town hall in Lyon Township, Michigan, buzzed with people ready to voice their concerns about a planned massive data center. The meeting’s official agenda was simple—a drain easement—but locals were focused on a bigger issue that had everyone talking. Participants carried notes, water bo
Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of
A sudden jump of more than 17 percent in just five days has put Sandisk Corporation back into the headlines. The rally didn’t happen alone; it was helped by a strong earnings report from Seagate Technology, which also saw a big gain after its own impressive third‑quarter results. Seagate’s upbeat ou
Elections used to have a basic rule: the people picking leaders, not the other way around. But a recent Supreme Court decision just tore up that idea when it comes to drawing voting districts. By striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, the court removed one of the last tools keeping extreme ger
The old battlefield between the United States and Iran isn’t just on land—it’s also hidden inside digital money systems. Cryptocurrencies have become a new way for people in Iran to send money without relying on banks blocked by sanctions. But as they find clever ways to move funds, US regulators ar
The United Nations added new names to its list of sanctions this week, targeting key figures linked to Sudan’s escalating civil war. Among them is Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, accused of helping fund and arm the group. Three Colombians—previously part
U. S. officials recently blocked $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, a move aimed at stopping funds from reaching groups like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hizballah. The freeze happened days after Tether, a major stablecoin company, locked up an identical amount at the govern
