A recent survey by VTsIOM, a state-run polling agency, revealed that most Russians believe the war in Ukraine will conclude in 2026. This insight comes as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict gain momentum. The poll, which included 1, 600 participants, showed that 70% of respondents view 2026
A familiar face in Jackson County's education scene is getting ready to say goodbye. Kevin Oxley, the superintendent of the Jackson County Intermediate School District, has decided to retire after working in schools for a long time. He made the announcement in December, saying he plans to step down
This holiday season, Americans are finding a new way to spread cheer. Instead of just buying gifts for family and friends, they're using special vending machines to help people they'll never meet. These machines, called Giving Machines, let people pick items like food, livestock, and school supplies
Israel and Hamas are at odds again. This time, it's about who broke the truce in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is to blame. They claim Hamas hurt an Israeli soldier with a bomb in Rafah. Now, Israel is threatening to hit back. The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, says Hamas must follow the rules. The
Harford County's schools are making big changes to how they hire teachers. This comes after a news report revealed that a man with serious charges was hired to teach. The school board president, Aaron Poynton, created a new policy to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new rules say that if so
A traveler from Texas may have unintentionally put many people at risk of measles during a recent trip to Massachusetts. This person, who was infected with the highly contagious virus, flew into Boston on December 11th. They stayed at a hotel in Westborough and left the state the following day. The
In a recent development, the United States has called on all sides in Honduras to accept the results of the presidential election. Nasry Asfura, the candidate from the conservative National Party, was announced as the winner after a lengthy process marked by delays and accusations of wrongdoing. As
Bitcoin has had a rollercoaster journey since its creation in 2009. It all began when Satoshi Nakamoto, a mysterious figure, introduced the first 50 bitcoins. In the early days, acquiring bitcoins was a challenge. People had to mine them using computers or trade with others. In October 2009, a stud
In 2025, Asia saw big moves in the crypto world. Bitcoin treasury firms, called DATs, became popular but faced scrutiny. Japan led the way with many listed companies holding Bitcoin, but regulators started looking into the risks. Hong Kong also joined in, with companies like 9GAG getting involved, b
2025 was a huge year for crypto. It started with a lot of hope and ended with big changes in rules and technology. The focus shifted from crypto being seen as a risky bet to being a key part of the financial system. Big companies and governments started taking crypto seriously. But not everyone bene
