Finance teams are getting a major upgrade. Gone are the days when they just crunched numbers and kept records. Now, they're expected to be strategic partners, using real-time data to guide decisions across the entire company. This shift is happening alongside a shortage of skilled accountants, which
Brazil is stepping up its game in the crypto world. The central bank has just rolled out new rules for trading virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies. These rules aim to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing, extending existing regulations to virtual-asset service providers. Crypto ha
Greg Bovino, a top official with U. S. Customs and Border Protection, is reportedly on the move from Chicago soon. This news comes as no surprise, given the recent controversy surrounding his actions during a protest in the city's Little Village neighborhood. Back in October, Bovino found himself i
The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, is about to end. The House is set to vote on a spending bill that the Senate already passed. President Trump supports this deal, and if it passes, federal services and agencies will reopen right away. This bill keeps the government running unti
The U. S. Catholic Church is stepping into a new era with fresh leadership. Archbishop Paul Coakley from Oklahoma City has been chosen to lead the American bishops for the next three years. This comes at a time when immigration is a hot topic, both in the church and across the country. Archbishop C
Big changes are happening at the top of a major real estate company. Kathleen McCarthy, who has been a key leader in the real estate division, is leaving after 15 years. She plans to step down by the end of the year to pursue new adventures. This means Nadeem Meghji, her co-head, will take over as t
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is facing some tough times. Eight members of his party went against the plan, and not everyone is happy about it. Some think Schumer could have done more to stop this from happening. Schumer is 74 years old, and people are starting to wonder if he will
Airports across the US are facing a double whammy of issues today. First, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut even more flights. This is on top of the 4% reduction they already had to make last week. Now, they need to cut 6% more flights at busy airports. This is al
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is looking to bring in a new boss for its drug approval team. This person, Richard Pazdur, is known for his work in cancer treatments. If he takes the job, he'll be in charge of making sure most medicines, from those you buy without a prescription to those need
In China, more and more elderly people are living alone in the countryside. This is a big deal because the country is getting older fast. One way these seniors are finding joy is through short video apps like Douyin. Researchers wanted to see how these apps affect their happiness and well-being. Th
