A recent incident involving an oil tanker named Skipper has brought attention to Venezuela's long-standing practice of sending oil to Cuba. The tanker, which set sail from Venezuela on December 4, was carrying nearly two million barrels of heavy crude oil. Its initial destination was the Cuban port
Joliet is looking at some big changes in its 2026 budget. The city plans to add 11 new jobs, with some of them paying over $100, 000. This news comes as the city council gets ready to vote on the budget. The total cost for these new salaries is almost $920, 000. That's a lot of money, but the good
Over the years, the CDC has been putting money into helping health departments meet certain standards. But what does this investment really mean for the people? A recent study looked at the money spent on this from 2005 to 2023. It wanted to see how this funding has affected how many health departme
The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab
Narges Mohammadi, a well-known human rights activist, has reportedly been arrested again in Iran. This time, it happened after she spoke out about the mysterious death of lawyer Khosrow Alikordi at his memorial service in Mashhad. The Iranian government hasn't officially confirmed her arrest yet. Ho
In a surprising turn of events, a young man from Maryville finds himself caught in a legal tug-of-war. Diego Hernandez Garcia, a 24-year-old who graduated from Maryville High School and is an active member of his local church, was arrested by immigration officers. Despite a federal judge's order for
Dental workers are often the first to spot signs of abuse in patients. But what happens when they are the ones suffering? This is a question that has been largely ignored. A recent review found no studies focusing on dentists or dental care professionals (DCPs) as victims of domestic abuse (DA). Thi
The year 2025 was a busy one for crypto companies going public. Circle, Bullish, and Gemini all made their debuts. But the real test for these companies is yet to come in 2026. This is the year that will show if digital asset IPOs are here to stay or just a passing trend. The crypto market has seen
Crypto is growing up. It's not just about making money fast anymore. Now, the big talk is about privacy and who's watching. Governments and regulators are paying close attention to how crypto works and how to keep an eye on it. A big meeting is happening soon. It's not just any meeting. It's a chan
China is taking the lead in the clean energy sector, leaving the U. S. behind. This shift is evident in the recent United Nations climate talks (COP30) held in Brazil. The U. S. was notably absent, joining only a few other countries in skipping the event. Despite this, there's a silver lining. China
