Israel has just green‑lit a new shekel‑based stablecoin called BILS, which is built on the Solana network and backed by a mix of tech partners. The move shows the country is trying to keep its currency inside digital chains instead of relying on US dollars, which dominate most crypto transactions to
Canada is preparing to host a new international bank that will raise money for countries needing stronger military protection. The idea was born from talks in Montreal where Canadian officials met with foreign partners to draft a charter for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The bank’s goal
The idea of a giant, foldable tablet that could outshine every other Apple device has hit a roadblock. Rumors of an “iPad Ultra” have circulated, but insiders say Apple has decided against moving forward. The main reason? Sales of the current high‑end iPad Pro have been falling for three straight ye
A quiet parking lot near Beirut’s coast holds a makeshift sign that says “Kfar Kila welcomes you. ” The sign is taped to a traffic light pole beside a tarp tent that now serves as a home for Hassan Yahya. The cardboard board is the only reminder of a village that once thrived along Lebanon’s souther
INVl Technology, a firm that backs IT businesses, saw its net worth rise to 65. 5 million euros by the end of March 2026, up about one percent from the previous year. Each share was worth roughly 5. 47 euros, a small increase from the end of 2025. The company invested 70. 82 million euros in mana
The App Store started small in 2008 with just 500 apps but now holds over 1. 8 million. Most come from outside developers—99. 99% to be exact. Most apps (85%) don’t pay Apple anything, yet the store still generates $1. 3 trillion globally in 2024. In South Korea alone, transactions hit $27 billion.
The plan was simple: avoid politics, focus on fun. That’s what Stephen Colbert tried when he took over “The Late Show” in 2015. After years of sharp political satire on “The Colbert Report, ” he wanted a lighter touch. Audiences at home were tired of the same heated arguments in the news. Colbert ho
Government health officials recently pushed back several important dates tied to a new policy that could lower prescription drug costs under Medicaid. Instead of finishing applications by late spring, drug manufacturers now have more than a month extra to join the program. The original deadline had
Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with
UK police arrested nine people last month after a woman spoke up about severe abuses inside a religious group. The arrests happened at Webb House, a former orphanage turned commune in Crewe where over 100 people lived. Authorities confirmed six men and three women were taken into custody, including
