In a shocking turn of events, a bookkeeper named Lori Jakubowski has been accused of stealing a whopping $2. 5 million from Fresco by Scotto, a well-known Italian restaurant in New York City. This heist took place over seven long years, with Jakubowski creatively siphoning money in various ways. She
Young artists in Osceola County have a reason to celebrate. Their creative work is now featured in the 2026 Calendar of Energy Conservation. This calendar is more than just a way to keep track of dates. It's a colorful reminder to save energy and protect the environment. The contest received a whopp
Poland's Justice Minister, Waldemar Zurek, recently made strong statements about Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban. He said Orban is closer to Russia than to Europe. This is not the first time Poland and Hungary have disagreed. The latest argument started because Hungary is protecting two forme
David Trone, a wealthy businessman and former member of the House of Representatives, has decided to re-enter the political arena. At 70 years old, he is aiming to win back his previous seat in the House. This decision comes after he spent a massive $62 million on a failed Senate campaign last year.
In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe
A family turned their financial life around by focusing on smart money habits. They paid off over $250, 000 in debt and built a net worth of $1 million. They wanted their kids to grow up with a healthy relationship with money. So, they made talking about money a regular thing at home. They used sim
South Korea is making some big moves to boost its economy. The finance ministry is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in Singapore and Australia, by the first half of next year. This fund will help manage state-owned properties worth a whopping 1, 300 trillion won. The goal
Wall Street is stepping into the world of "degen" culture with a fresh investment product. VanEck, a well-known investment management firm, is rebranding its Gaming ETF to the VanEck Degen Economy ETF. This new fund, set to launch in April 2026, will track companies that thrive on digital trading, g
A big change is coming to college sports, and the University of Utah is at the center of it. The school is teaming up with Otro Capital, a private equity firm from New York. This deal could bring in up to $500 million, which is a lot of money for any sports program. The firm will own a small part of
Mutuum Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on Ethereum, is making waves with its structured lending protocol. The team is currently in Phase 2 of their roadmap, focusing on refining key features and preparing for the V1 release in Q4 2025. The project has already attracted over 18,
