Stephen Schwartz, the mastermind behind "Wicked, " made a bold move. He decided not to host a gala at the Kennedy Center. This decision came after changes at the arts center under the Trump administration. Schwartz believes the Kennedy Center is no longer a safe space for free artistic expression.
Jelly Roll, a well-known singer, has made a big change in his life. He has lost a lot of weight, 275 pounds to be exact. This is a huge deal, but what's even more impressive is how he did it. Jelly Roll didn't just focus on the number on the scale. He had a bigger goal in mind: to be on the cover o
Gabon's President, Brice Oligui Nguema, made a big move. He fired the country's finance minister, Henri Claude Oyima. This happened just days after Gabon's credit rating was downgraded. The rating fell even further into junk status. The president didn't give any reasons for the firing. But, it's cl
Lawmakers in California have their eyes on what Governor Newsom might highlight in his upcoming State of the State address. They're hoping he'll tackle some big issues, like how taxpayer money is being used and how to make the state safer and more resilient. One senator, Tony Strickland, wants the
Tesla, once the undisputed king of electric vehicles (EVs), is facing a tough time. In 2025, its sales dropped by 9%, and it was overtaken by China's BYD. This is a big deal because Tesla used to be the biggest EV seller in the world. So, what went wrong? Well, the U. S. government stopped giving t
Big crypto exchanges are making big moves to stay ahead in 2026. They're not just chasing quick profits anymore. Instead, they're focusing on building strong, legal foundations. This means getting more licenses and creating products that can handle strict rules. OKX, one of the major players, has a
Bitwise recently filed for 11 new crypto ETFs, but the market didn't react much. This shows that ETF filings are no longer exciting news. The market has seen a lot of these filings, and investors are now more focused on other things. The new ETFs would invest in different cryptocurrencies like Aave
Virginia is stepping up its game to tackle rising energy costs. The incoming governor has plans to make electricity bills easier on the wallet. She wants to boost battery storage and energy efficiency to avoid expensive new power lines. Meanwhile, the state's offshore wind project hit a snag when th
Air pollution and wild weather are not just bad for the planet. They are also sneaky troublemakers for your nose and ears. Scientists have been digging into how these environmental bullies affect our health. They found that dirty air and crazy weather can make your nose runny or your ears hurt. It i
Crypto has had its ups and downs, with the total market value dropping to nearly $3 trillion from a high of $4. 37 trillion. Bitcoin, the biggest player, is worth around $88k, making up over half of the crypto market's value. This year, Bitcoin's performance has been lackluster, similar to 2014, 201
