JPMorgan Chase is ready to open its wallet wide to keep up with the competition. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, made it clear that they won't hold back on spending to stay ahead of companies like Stripe, SoFi, and Charles Schwab. He said they are always watching what these competitors are doing and ho
Seattle's mayor, Katie Wilson, is under fire for a recent photo shared on her official X account. The image shows her with two people, one holding a sign that reads, "Nazis own flammable cars. " Critics say the word "Nazi" is always a bad idea, no matter the context. Some think Wilson should have b
A lawmaker from Long Beach is taking a stand against the potential dangers of social media for kids. He believes that Australia's recent move to ban social media for children under 16 is a step in the right direction. After visiting Australia, he returned with new ideas to protect young people in Ca
The British government has jumped onto TikTok to showcase its tough stance on immigration. The new account, securebordersuk, shares short clips of raids on businesses suspected of hiring illegal workers. These videos feature dramatic scenes of officers breaking down doors, people being handcuffed, a
The crypto world is buzzing with a new proposal from U. S. senators that could shake things up. This draft law aims to set clear rules for digital currencies, which could make it easier for people to use and invest in them. One big change is deciding when a crypto token is a security or a commodity
London's murder rate took a big drop in 2025, hitting a low not seen in years. The city recorded 97 homicides, which is fewer than the previous year and the least since 2014. When you look at the numbers per person, London's rate is the lowest it's been since they started keeping track in 1997. Thi
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently met with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They talked about the yen's recent drop in value. The yen hit a one-year low. Both leaders shared worries about this sudden fall. This meeting happened in Washington. It was during a bigger meeting ab
New membranes are changing the game in fuel separation. These membranes, made from special polymers, can handle tough jobs. They don't swell easily in organic solvents. This is a big deal because swelling usually messes up their performance. Scientists made these membranes using a simple process. T
On January 13, 2026, Foresight Technology VCT plc made a move to buy back some of its shares. They snatched up 308, 731 shares at 87. 4p each, all set for cancellation. This isn't just a random buyback; it's a strategic play to tweak their capital structure. After this purchase, the company's capit
The world of technology is moving at lightning speed. What used to take years to catch on now happens in months. Think about it: the telephone took 75 years to reach 100 million users, but the internet did it in just seven years. And get this, GenAI reached that number in a few months. This rapid ch
