Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, has passed away at the age of 96 in London. Her family fondly remembers her as an extraordinary woman, a survivor of Auschwitz, and a dedicated educator who worked tirelessly for peace and remembrance. Born in Vienna in 1929, Eva fled
Amazon has given its Fire TV a makeover. The new design is cleaner and easier to use. It puts the focus on the content you want to watch. The update also includes a new Fire TV app. Plus, Amazon is launching its own televisions called Ember Artline TVs. The new Fire TV interface is simpler. It has
Mercedes-Benz has been a pioneer in car tech, introducing adaptive cruise control way back in 1999. This tech has evolved over time, adding features like lane-keeping and GPS awareness. Now, Mercedes is taking a big step forward with Drive Assist Pro, designed to handle city driving more smoothly.
Nicolás Maduro, once the president of Venezuela, is set to appear in a New York courtroom. This is his first time facing charges in the U. S. The charges are serious. They include drug trafficking and terrorism. The U. S. government says Maduro was involved in these crimes. Maduro and his wife were
The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d
Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies
A major shift in the healthcare landscape has taken place. Priority Health, a well-known health plan based in Michigan, has taken over Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, a Wisconsin-based health plan. This move, finalized on January 1, 2026, makes Priority Health a player in four states. It's n
Big oil companies in the U. S. were not in the loop when the Trump administration made moves in Venezuela. Exxon, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not told about the plans to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This is interesting because President Trump said he had talked to these companie
In 2025, the media's portrayal of bitcoin underwent a significant transformation. Instead of the usual negative headlines, reports became more balanced and fair. This shift wasn't due to a sudden love for bitcoin, but rather a growing tiredness of the same old criticisms. Environmental concerns, wh
In 2026, if you use your personal car for work, you might notice a small change in your tax deductions. The IRS has decided to increase the standard mileage rate for business use to 72. 5 cents per mile. This is a 2. 5 cent increase from the previous year. The change is based on data analysis and in
