U. S. banks are in a tough spot. President Trump recently suggested capping credit card interest rates at 10% for a year. This idea has sparked confusion and concern across the finance industry. The announcement came with no clear plan on how to enforce it. Banks are left wondering what to do next.
In a surprising turn of events, Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has taken a significant step towards acknowledging the Kurdish population. A recent decree now officially recognizes the Kurdish language and restores citizenship to many Kurdish Syrians. This move comes after intense fighting in Alep
Jennifer Lawrence is a big star. She's been in huge movies like "The Hunger Games" and "X-Men. " But even stars like her miss out on some roles. Lawrence recently talked about why she didn't get a part in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time. . . In Hollywood. " She said people thought she wasn't
Novo Nordisk's shares got a nice boost on Friday. They went up by more than 5% after some early reports came out. These reports showed that their new obesity pill, Wegovy, is doing well in the U. S. market. The pill, which is the first of its kind for weight loss, had a good start. But experts say
People love to look back. It's not just about remembering good times. It's a big part of how we enjoy things today. Take golf, for example. Fans often hold onto hopes that their favorite players will return to their glory days. Jordan Spieth is a perfect example. He was a superstar a few years ago.
President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye
Credit card interest rates are a hot topic right now. President Trump has suggested a 10% cap on these rates. This idea has sparked a debate. On one side, there are people who think it will help consumers. On the other side, banks and credit card companies are against it. Banks say a rate cap will
Ted Byrd was a man who knew how to fix things, both mechanical and human. He spent years as a mechanic, but later in life, he switched gears to become a teacher, focusing on a group often overlooked: inmates. His mission? To help them earn their GEDs and turn their lives around. Byrd believed in th
The cost of buying a home has gone up a lot. The money needed for a down payment has almost doubled. A top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, shared a new idea. He said people might be able to use their 401(k) savings for a down payment. This idea is part of a bigger plan to make housing more affordab
Looking ahead to 2026, the world seems to be heading into a period of great uncertainty. The old ways of doing things are fading, and a new, less stable order is taking shape. The United States, Russia, and China are each staking out their own spheres of influence, and even mid-sized powers like Tur
