Crypto investors are hoping for a better year in 2026 after a tough 2025. The total market value of all cryptocurrencies dropped from $3. 5 trillion at the start of 2025 to just over $3 trillion by the beginning of 2026. Two coins that took a big hit are XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB). XRP, which aims to
Baltimore has seen some good news lately. Crime rates have been going down. In 2025, the city saw a big drop in gun violence. There were nearly 30% fewer killings. This is the second year in a row with fewer than 200 homicides. Mayor Brandon Scott says this is because of the city's plan to stop viol
Pedro Pascal has become a big name in Hollywood. He's been in many popular shows and movies. But his best role might not be in The Last of Us. It could be in Narcos. This show is about the real-life drug lord Pablo Escobar. It's a crime drama that many people love. Narcos was a huge hit for Netflix
Venezuela is at a crossroads. The U. S. has taken a big step by arresting Nicolas Maduro, but many questions remain. The country's oil industry is in shambles, and the U. S. is using sanctions to pressure the regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the goal is to stop drug trafficking
Alcohol consumption has been a growing concern, especially after the pandemic. Many people turned to drinking to cope with stress and isolation. A British app, Try Dry, has been helpful for some in cutting back on alcohol. Now, a new book by Charles Knowles, a surgeon and professor, sheds light on t
In the wake of a tragic fire at a popular ski resort bar in the Swiss Alps, serious questions are being raised about the role of the bar's managers. The blaze, which occurred on New Year's Day, claimed the lives of at least 40 people. Now, the two managers of Le Constellation bar are under criminal
The U. S. is seeing a sharp increase in flu cases, thanks to a new variant called subclade K. This variant first showed up in places like the U. K. , Japan, and Canada. The CDC reports that over half of the states are now experiencing high or very high levels of flu activity. So far this season, th
The U. S. pulled off a daring military operation to capture Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. He was caught off guard and is now facing serious charges in New York. This move has left many wondering what's next for Venezuela. The operation was quick and powerful. Maduro was caught, blindfolded
The NFL's final week is here, and the playoff picture is still a mess. In the AFC, the top spot is up for grabs between the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are the only team that could land anywhere from the No. 1 to No. 7 seed. It's a wild ride, and no on
In the wake of the devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss authorities are taking serious steps. They have launched a criminal probe against the two people in charge of the bar. The fire, which broke out on New Year's Day, claimed at least 40 lives and left over 100 people h
