A federal judge is now deciding whether the government can dig through a reporter’s personal devices—phones, laptops, and more—after they were seized in a leak investigation. The reporter, who has spent years covering government agencies, used these tools to communicate with over 1, 200 confidential
Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her
A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han
Melania Trump has always played by her own rules as first lady. Unlike many before her, she avoided the spotlight most of the time. In 2017 alone, she gave just eight speeches—far fewer than Michelle Obama did in her first year. Even when she stepped into the public eye, it was often in unexpected w
Scientists use tiny, sponge-like materials called microporous materials for some really important jobs. Things like cleaning up pollution, delivering medicine inside your body, or even helping make chemicals more efficiently. But to make these materials work better, researchers first need to underst
Experts now believe Bitcoin could hit nearly $100, 000 within the next two years. But don’t expect a quick pop—this growth depends on big players, not everyday traders. While regular investors stay busy chasing smaller cryptocurrencies and stressing over thin trading, institutions quietly stock up.
The White House’s push to let stablecoin holders earn returns on their investments has set up a clash with banks over who controls the future of digital money. These coins, which stay locked at $1 value, act like digital cash in the crypto world. They’re backed by short-term U. S. government bonds,
Money topics usually put people to sleep—but not when fintech brands get creative. Most finance companies sound like they’re reading from a legal document, but some businesses ditch the boring approach to make their products feel exciting. Instead of listing technical details, they focus on why it m
The U. S. is losing ground in the crypto race because its rules don’t make sense. That’s what the Treasury Secretary recently pointed out in a major newspaper. He says American companies keep moving their projects overseas where laws are clearer. Places like Singapore and Abu Dhabi welcome crypto fi
A fresh face joins the cast of an upcoming crime movie. Rachel Sennott, known for her sharp writing and acting, will play a supporting role in "Kockroach. " The film teams her up with Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. Directed by Matt Ross, the movie blends crime drama wi
