In a recent investigation, a rights group has alleged that both the M23 rebel faction and soldiers from Rwanda were involved in severe human rights violations during a brief occupation of Uvira, a city in eastern Congo. The report claims that over the course of a month from late 2025 to early 2026,
A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor
The Senate made a bold pick last week by confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, marking the most controversial Fed appointment in decades. The vote split almost perfectly along party lines, with only one Democrat breaking ranks. Warsh brings a unique background to the role—he’s no
Brokerage giant Charles Schwab now lets regular investors trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly. The service started small, rolling out to a limited group first. Before this, Schwab clients could only get indirect exposure through ETFs or futures. Now, they can buy the actual coins through a separate
Ahead of a major Senate meeting this week, most big cryptocurrencies took a hit. Bitcoin slid hard to start the day, dropping below $79, 000 before bouncing back a little by nighttime. Ethereum did the same thing, falling to $2, 233 at one point. Only Dogecoin acted stubborn and climbed nearly 3%. T
A bank that exists mostly as computer software is getting ready to open in Dallas. This isn’t a regular bank with tellers and vaults. Instead, it plans to handle money transfers, hold digital coins, and process payments using blockchain technology. The bank got the green light from U. S. regulators
Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t
Lawyers in the media and entertainment world don’t just handle paperwork—they step into some of the most chaotic situations imaginable. Some specialize in defending clients in serious criminal cases, like shootings or assaults. One recent example involved a lawyer getting a case dismissed for a clie
Lettuce grown under artificial lights isn’t just affected by temperature and water—how much light it gets also shifts how it processes nitrogen, the stuff that makes greens healthy. Scientists grew two types of lettuce, one crispy like a sandwich topping and one loose-leaf for salads, under two ligh
Every May, the Met Gala turns into a runway for outrageous fashion where stars light up the red carpet. Models showcase designs dripping in jewels and feathers, turning heads worldwide. In 2024, Anok Yai stood out in a blue ombre bodysuit covered in nearly 100, 000 Swarovski gems and 200 carats of d
