A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil
The United States will reach a debt of $39 trillion next week. That number means each person owes about $113, 000 and each family about $288, 000. The government is running a yearly shortfall of nearly two trillion dollars in 2026. Interest on the debt already topped $520 billion this year,
Tempo, a crypto company backed by Stripe, has launched its own blockchain and an AI‑driven payment protocol that can work across different blockchains. The network began in a testing stage for about three and a half months before going live on Wednesday. The team says the idea of “agentic payment
A study looked at how the drug florfenicol, which can pollute water and harm health, breaks down when mixed with a natural mineral called δ‑manganese dioxide in chilly conditions. The experiments were done at just 5°C, a typical temperature for mid‑to‑high latitude lakes. Researchers measured how fa
Fanatics is putting a spotlight on women‑run brands for Women’s History Month. The focus isn’t just on the big names; it’s about fresh styles that let fans show support in a modern way. The collection includes WEAR by Erin Andrews, Gameday Couture, and Baublebar. Each brand offers a differe
The Portland Fire, an expansion team that has been in limbo for over a decade, finally gets the green light to play. The league’s latest collective bargaining deal gives players more revenue share, but it also sets a ticking clock for the new franchise. The Fire’s leadership—President Clare Hamill a
The WNBA and its players’ union have just signed a new collective bargaining agreement that could change the sport forever. After more than 100 hours of talks in New York, the deal was sealed at dawn on Wednesday. The players now have a higher salary cap—$7 million for 2026, up from $1. 5 mill
A recent series of explosions at cocaine labs close to the Ecuadorian border took a deadly toll, killing 14 people in January. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the incidents and said that both Colombian and Ecuadorian officials are investigating whether any violation of sovereignt
A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends
Many people who want to retire think about sunshine, cheap living costs, and a calm lifestyle. More Americans are also looking to move outside the United States. Research shows that the share of adults over 55 who plan to leave America has jumped from a few percent in the 1970s to about 17 % t
