Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has hinted that big things could happen before the end of the year. He's set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump soon. This comes as the U. S. is trying hard to find a peaceful way to end the war with Russia. Zelenskiy thinks that tricky talks, like givi
Fruitcake often gets a bad rap, but it has a rich history and a dedicated fan base. Despite jokes and negative stereotypes, this holiday treat has been part of significant moments, from royal weddings to space missions. In the U. S. , over 2 million fruitcakes are sold each year, with a big chunk co
Farmers in the Midwest are having a rough time. Money is tight, and profits are low. To help, the University of Illinois Extension is teaching farmers how to check their financial health. They use something called a balance sheet. This sheet shows what the farm owns and what it owes. Lenders look a
In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th
Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. is making a significant move. They've sent out important documents to their shareholders. These documents are for a special meeting on January 12, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders will vote on a plan. This plan involves Blue Ant Media Corporation taking over T
The world is facing a new challenge: a secret fleet of ships, often old and poorly maintained, is being used to move oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions. This fleet, known as the "shadow fleet, " is growing rapidly, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It now includes arou
JPMorgan Chase has made a bold step into the world of digital finance. They've just launched a new type of investment fund called MONY, which stands for My OnChain Net Yield Fund. This fund is special because it runs on the Ethereum blockchain, a popular platform for digital currencies and contracts
In a tense standoff, Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a border dispute that has already claimed lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. The conflict, which reignited last week, has drawn the attention of global powers China and the U. S. , both pushing for a ceasefire ahead of a crucial ASEAN
Big things are happening where old-school finance meets crypto. The New York Stock Exchange's parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is talking about putting money into MoonPay. This is a crypto payments company. MoonPay wants to raise cash and thinks it's worth $5 billion. No one knows ho
European leaders are in a tough spot. They're meeting to talk about some big issues. One of the biggest is what to do with Russia's money that's stuck in Europe. This money was frozen after Russia invaded Ukraine. The idea is to use this money to help Ukraine. But not everyone agrees. Some countrie
