Germany’s finance ministry announced that the six largest EU economies have reached a common view on a European Commission plan to bring capital market oversight under a single authority. The proposal, introduced in December, would shift control from national regulators to the European Securities
People often hear about limits for safe drinking, but they rarely think about how those limits affect everyday happiness. A recent study took existing data and examined whether the way people drink is linked to how good they feel in life. Researchers looked at patterns of alcohol use and measured qu
The writer once imagined a typewriter that could make what it typed happen. A line he wrote in 1987 about rainbows and roses in Dallas somehow came true, though not exactly as pictured. The story centers on a baby girl born in 1987 after her mother’s emergency surgery because of severe high blood
Kalshi, a platform known for its prediction markets, has announced plans to offer perpetual futures contracts that focus on cryptocurrencies. This move gives American traders a regulated alternative to the many offshore exchanges that currently dominate this space. Perpetual futures, or “perps, ” d
Former Ukrainian police officers are accused of turning their training into a crime ring that kidnapped crypto business owners and stole more than two million dollars. The investigation, finished by the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, names four ex‑police men and one civilian who had a prior c
JPMorgan’s chief, Jamie Dimon, has taken a strong stance against a new crypto bill that many lawmakers want to pass. He says the law is full of mistakes and will be fought on the Senate floor. The bill lets crypto firms pay interest on deposits or stablecoins without giving them the same safet
The city of Baltimore is set for a rare doubleheader on September 20, when the Ravens will kick off their season at 1 p. m. against the New Orleans Saints. Six hours later, the Orioles will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a prime‑time broadcast that starts with first pitch at 7:20 p. m. The overlap
The world’s food networks are now tangled in politics, climate shifts and market swings that old rules can’t handle. Recent crises—from the 2008 crash to COVID‑19, and the war in Ukraine—show how a shock in one spot can ripple through farms, markets and borders. These events expose a gap: the
A lawyer known for defending controversial crime figures now stands as a polarizing pick in Colombia's upcoming vote. Once overshadowed by more traditional candidates, this self-styled "tiger" has quietly gained attention from business circles worried about economic stability. The usual market-frien
A late-night fight in a quiet DeKalb neighborhood turned violent when a man used a machete on his roommate over money. The attack happened just after midnight on Edgebrook Drive. When police arrived, they found the victim with deep cuts on his right arm. Emergency responders gave first aid on scene
