Gainesville and Alachua County have a packed schedule for January 2026, offering a mix of literary events, historical lectures, music festivals, and theatrical performances. The month kicks off with a celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday at The Lynx Books, featuring guest author Lauren Groff
Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It helps our bones and overall well-being. But many people don't get enough of it. In Portugal, this is a big problem. Experts call this lack of vitamin D "hypovitaminosis D. " It's common there and in many other places. Doctors measure vitamin D in the blood. T
Wolverine World Wide, a big name in shoes and apparel, is facing some tough times. The company's Lifestyle category, which includes trendy and casual footwear, is not doing as well as expected. This is a big deal because it was one of their main growth areas. Analysts at Piper Sandler, a well-known
Teachers are now in a tough spot. AI tools are making it easier for students to cheat. Some educators are fighting back with clever tricks to catch cheaters. One history teacher, Will Teague, used a sneaky method. He hid words in an assignment that only AI tools would notice. This made AI-generated
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, a company with a market value of $3. 98 billion, has been making waves in the healthcare sector. Over the past year, its stock has seen a significant increase of 69%. This growth has caught the attention of many investors and analysts alike. The company's success can be attr
A company tied to the Trump family has big plans. World Liberty Financial wants to start a new kind of bank. This bank would deal with digital money, like stablecoins. They have asked the U. S. government for permission to do this. Stablecoins are digital money tied to real-world currencies. They a
Starting in 2026, crypto companies in the EU will begin gathering tax details from users. This is part of the EU's DAC8 rules. Many people think this means the end of crypto privacy. But that's not quite true. The EU set January 1, 2026, as the start date for data collection. However, the first ful
In early 2026, the crypto world is buzzing with activity. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are all on the rise. Bitcoin has climbed about 7%, while Ethereum is up nearly 9%. Many other altcoins are also seeing big gains. So, what's behind this surge? Experts point to several key factors. First, the end o
The Trust Wallet hack in December 2025 was a wake-up call for many. It showed how easily hackers can exploit weaknesses in crypto tools, even when they target individual users. The hackers stole around $7 million from 2, 596 wallet addresses. They did this by tricking users into downloading a malici
Iran has started taking cryptocurrency for its weapons sales. This is part of their plan to avoid international sanctions. The country's defense export center, Mindex, now says it accepts crypto payments. They sell all sorts of military gear, from rockets to communication tools. Iran has been selli
