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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus

Crypto. com is set to co‑present UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, a day that doubles as the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exchange has announced a hefty $1 million bonus pool, to be paid in its CRO tokens, for fighters on the card. The event will take place on White House grounds, a first for t

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

City Fixes and New Food Stores: A Fresh Look at the Mayor’s First 100 Days

The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Governments, Elections and Bank Behaviour in MENA

In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Conflict Sways GOP Midterms

Congress returns from a short break and faces a new fight over Trump’s Iran war, a battle that could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections. Senate Leader Chuck Schumer pushes for another vote to stop the president from acting without Congress, a move that many GOP lawmakers fear will cost

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Small‑Venue Tax Break: A Boost for Cleveland’s Live Music Scene

Cleveland officials are considering a new rule that could ease the financial load on many of the city’s intimate music halls. A bill led by Councilman Kris Harsh would lift the 4 % admissions tax on venues that sell no more than 750 tickets. Right now, any place that can host between 150 and 750 peo

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Movie Watching Beats Tasks in Spotting Face Areas

In brain scans, scientists often use specific exercises to find where certain functions live in the brain. These tasks can be boring, causing people to move and tiredness, especially kids who find long scans hard. A new idea is to show them a fun movie instead of a strict task, hoping they stay stil

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

“Bleach” Fans Get a Short‑Term Cinema Treat

A limited run in U. S. theaters will let viewers catch the first three episodes of “Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War – The Calamity” from June 25 to 29. Both subtitled and dubbed versions will be shown, giving everyone a chance to see the action on the big screen before the season hits TV and streami

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kid‑TV Pioneer Sid Krofft Passes Away at 96

Sid Krofft, a Canadian‑born creator who helped bring imaginative children’s shows to life in the 1960s, has died at age 96. He worked closely with his brother Marty to produce the quirky series “H. R. Pufnstuf, ” a live‑action puppet adventure that first aired in 1969 and later became a beloved cult

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Banana Ball Brings Fun, Firefighters and Flashy Beats to Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s Isotopes Park turned into a lively carnival this weekend, hosting two nights of Banana Ball—a quirky twist on baseball that mixes music, dancing and fan‑centric antics. The Party Animals and Firefighters faced off twice, drawing a crowd of about 27, 000 over Saturday night and Sunday a

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Health Risks in Assam’s Dhubri District

In the rural district of Dhubri, researchers gathered data to see how many pregnancies were considered high‑risk and what factors made them so. The team surveyed women who were pregnant or had recently given birth, asking about medical history, nutrition, and access to care. They also checked how we

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