In August 2025, a significant change was made to retirement accounts. An executive order allowed alternative investments like crypto and gold to be included in 401(k) plans. This move had a direct impact on Donald Trump Jr. 's business ventures. By January 2026, Donald Trump Jr. was actively promot
A South Korean crypto exchange worker landed in hot water after trying to sell military secrets to North Korea for Bitcoin. The Supreme Court handed down a four-year prison sentence and a four-year ban from the financial sector. This wasn't a solo act. North Korean hackers were behind the scenes, pa
Turkmenistan has just made a huge move in the world of digital money. The country has officially said that people and companies can now mine and trade cryptocurrencies. This is all part of a new law that went into effect recently. The goal? To bring in more money from other countries and give the ec
The film industry, often seen as progressive, has a surprising issue. In 2025, only 8. 1% of the top 100 movies were directed by women. This is a big drop from last year's 13. 4%. It's the lowest number in seven years. Some might blame politics, but the problem started before recent changes in leade
Investors who bought Six Flags stock after the July 2024 merger with Cedar Fair might want to pay attention. There's a deadline coming up on January 5, 2026, to join a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Six Flags didn't tell the whole truth about its financial situation before the merger. The
The cattle market has kicked off the year with a bang, with ranchers eagerly stocking up on inventory. This aggressive move seems to be driven by a hope that future prices will be even higher. However, the current price gaps between different cattle weights suggest that profits are slim in some cate
In Cameroon's Bafut Health District, two significant health challenges are colliding. Onchocerciasis, often called river blindness, is still a big issue. For years, communities have been using a treatment called ivermectin to fight it. But even with this effort, the disease is still around. At the s
A Navy veteran recalls a stark contrast between a past mission of compassion and a recent event that left him disheartened. The veteran, who served on the USS Saginaw from 1978 to 1981, remembers a time when the Navy's role was to save lives, not take them. In 1980, the USS Saginaw was redirected t
Ginseng powder is a popular health supplement, but it's often mixed with cheaper plants or wheat flour. This can trick buyers and even harm their health. A recent study found a way to quickly spot these fakes using a combo of near-infrared light and smart computer programs. The team used 1, 680 sam
In a surprising move, a Chinese tech company has just added a U. S. bakery to its growing collection of businesses. Dajialai Digital Technology Group Co. , Ltd. has taken control of Newberry Specialty Bakers, Inc. This deal is part of a bigger plan by Dajialai to build a large network of companies u
