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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin hits new highs as investors bet big on US crypto rules

Last week, digital money investment funds pulled in nearly $860 million, their biggest weekly gain since April. Most of that cash went into Bitcoin. The surge follows weeks of rising confidence, partly because a new US bill called the CLARITY Act is making its way through Congress. This bill aims to

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Series and Old Favorites Land on Netflix’s Weekly Picks

Netflix’s latest updates bring a mix of fresh content and returning favorites. A crime thriller that came out months ago is still climbing the charts, even beating older favorites. Critics loved it so much they gave it a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. If you enjoy stories where nothing is as

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Big Storms Loom Over North Texas

A cold front is moving through North and Central Texas, bringing a surge of severe thunderstorms that could produce large hail, strong winds, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said showers will start early Monday morning, but the danger peaks later in the day as the f

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Hedge Funds Jump In as Litigation Deals Take a Hit

When the market for funding lawsuits starts to falter, some of the biggest names in investing see a chance. Hedge funds that usually chase high‑yield opportunities now turn their attention to legal claims that are trading at very low prices. Companies that specialize in buying distressed debt, su

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Chicago’s Sunday to shine with sun and wind, warmer days ahead

Chicago wakes up to a pleasant Sunday, thanks to mostly bright skies and a gentle breeze keeping things fresh by the lake. Clouds may drift in later, but temperatures will stay mild. Most spots outside the lakeside zone should reach the mid-60s, making Mother’s Day nice for outdoor plans. Monday ke

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Big family, small but mighty impact

In Tehran half a century back, daily life had a rhythm most kids didn’t get to choose. Neighbors’ kitchens competed with street shouts, but one boy spent recess pages deep in borrowed books. The Armenian cook’s lamb over butter-soaked rice was legendary, yet the boy barely paused for second helpings

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

BlackRock bets big on blockchain with new money fund plans

BlackRock is taking another step into crypto by planning two new funds that trade on blockchain instead of traditional exchanges. The move shows how Wall Street is slowly merging with digital money systems, even as regulators try to keep up. The first fund copies a well-known $6. 1 billion US Treas

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May 11 2026SPORTS

How a small Buffalo fan group hijacked the playoff spotlight

Ten hockey fans from South Buffalo didn't just show up for the first round of the playoffs—they turned the whole thing into their personal stage. Bonding over their love for the Sabres, they started calling themselves the Blade Gang. Their high-energy antics caught the attention of fans nationwide,

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May 11 2026CRIME

Evening trouble: Two hurt in early-morning fight on East Carson Street

A quiet Sunday morning in Pittsburgh’s South Side turned rough when two men were hurt in a fight near East Carson and South 18th streets just after 3 a. m. Police arrived fast, but one man ended up with a stab wound to the cheek. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and is now in stable shape. The sec

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May 10 2026CRIME

Crime Rising on New York Subways, Even as City Rates Drop

New data from the police shows that fights and thefts on the city’s underground trains have climbed, while overall street crime has fallen. The latest month brought a shocking fourth killing on the subway this year, a jump of three hundred percent compared with last year. A repeat offender nam

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