ZeroHash, a company that builds tools for stablecoins, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a national trust bank. This type of charter lets it offer special digital‑asset services without running a traditional retail banking business. The firm wants to provide cus
The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a
Control Resonant moves away from its predecessor’s isolated vibe and opens up a larger, zone‑based Manhattan that feels more like a playground for action fans. The game shifts from a solitary investigation inside the Oldest House to a sprawling city split into distinct districts, giving players v
Copper nanoparticles that glow in the dark are being tweaked so they shine brighter and last longer inside tiny point‑of‑care test kits. Scientists are using two tricks: covering the particles with a protective polymer (polyacrylic acid) and letting them clump together when special metal ions are ad
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch linking the Persian Gulf to the wider world, has become a flashpoint after Iran’s recent moves have stalled tanker traffic. This choke point handles roughly 20 % of global oil flow, so any slowdown sends shockwaves through markets. When Iran threatened to ig
The Flyers won a close game against the Leafs, giving them their first three‑game streak in over two months. Their record is now 28-21-11, and they are just four points behind the Bruins for a playoff spot. With the trade deadline this Friday, Flyers GM Daniel Briere said the team will not chase
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa
Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was first announced with a promise of a 10‑bit display that would bring brighter colors and smoother gradients. A later statement from the company clarified that all three S26 models actually use 8‑bit panels. This means they can show about 16. 7 mill
New York subway cars once carried posters for a dating app called Bidsy that promised to turn romance into an auction. The ads claimed it would let users “discover your true dating market value” by bidding on potential partners. Some commuters felt uneasy, saying the idea reduced people to a price t
A big trade is brewing in the NFL, and Chicago’s fans are buzzing. The Bears have a clear goal: to add defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Raiders, and they are considered the best bet in many betting markets. If the Bears make a deal, it will cost them two first‑round picks and a player. The Raid
