The acting president of Venezuela announced that the lowest monthly wage will jump to $240, a move aimed at easing the burden on workers facing soaring prices. Pensions for retirees will also climb to $70, marking a 40‑percent increase, though officials said this may still fall short of what people
The Supreme Court is set to announce 35 final opinions by July, wrapping up its current term. Cases were argued throughout the year: November saw three, December four, January five, February three, March ten, and April another ten. The last non‑argument session was scheduled for June 25, but the cou
Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing
The project starts with rice straw, a waste product that scientists turn into tiny particles. By mixing these particles with zinc and lignin—two natural substances—they create a new material called Zn‑LSF. Next, the team embeds this hybrid into a common plastic known as polyurethane. They test se
Health officials are looking at how medicines for mental health are used, and a group of well‑known doctors is offering new advice on how patients can safely quit them. They point out that sometimes doctors leave people on drugs longer than needed, or when the medicines no longer help. The doctors
The U. S. economy has seen a solid 2 percent increase in early 2026, even as oil prices have spiked over 60 percent after the Strait of Hormuz shut down. Brent crude, the global standard, climbed from about $70 a barrel in February to around $120 this week. Contracts for July and August deliveries n
In a small town near Alice Springs, tensions flared when police detained a man believed to have taken the life of a five‑year‑old Indigenous girl. The arrest sparked a furious response from about 400 local residents, many of whom gathered at the hospital where the suspect was held after being knocke
Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this
The latest crime drama produced by Taylor Sheridan is gaining traction on global streaming platforms, especially in Latin America. The movie, which follows a small‑time drug dealer played by Jenna Ortega, has climbed to the top ten of Paramount+’s worldwide movie chart as of late April 2026. Mexi
The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,
