Banks in the euro area might struggle to get money from markets, especially in dollars and other foreign currencies, if global tensions keep rising. This warning came from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on a Thursday. Recently, things got tense between Europe and the U. S. over President T
Crime rates in the U. S. have been going down since the pandemic. This is true for both violent and property crimes. In fact, aggravated assault and burglary rates hit their lowest points last year since the pandemic started. Homicides have also dropped significantly. In 52 of the largest cities, ho
Let's talk about a recent event that shows how some people will twist facts to fit their narrative. It all started with a speech by Donald Trump at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. During his talk, Trump made some unusual claims. He criticized world leaders, repeated falsehoods about
The Trump administration has set its sights on examining federal funds distributed to over a dozen states governed by Democrats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to scrutinize federal spending, particularly in states that did not support President Trump in the 2024 election. The Office
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
Europe and the U. S. are deeply connected. Every day, Europeans use American tech, energy, and investments. At the same time, Americans rely on European products like software, wine, and medicines. This huge exchange of goods and services adds up to over $5. 4 billion daily. It shows how much both s
Minneapolis is in the spotlight as immigration enforcement actions intensify. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the city, urging people to stop resisting these operations. He claims that most people are cooperating, but tensions remain high. Protests have erupted in response to the aggressive
Spain's High Court has once again shut down its investigation into the use of Pegasus spyware. This time, the reason is clear: Israel has not cooperated. The court had been looking into how this powerful software was used to spy on Spanish politicians. The investigation started after it was revealed
The Twin Cities have become a hot topic among celebrities recently. After the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, many stars have shared their thoughts on the situation. Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a benefit concert in New Jersey. He dedicated his song “The Promised La
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on late-night and daytime talk shows, particularly those that have caught the ire of President Donald Trump. FCC Chair Brendan Carr issued new rules that could force broadcasters to give equal airtime to political candidates, even on ent
