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Global Lottery Gets a Crypto Makeover

January 21, 2026

LottoBlokk is shaking up the lottery world. It's the first global lottery using crypto and blockchain. Starting June, anyone over 18 can join, except where it's not allowed. This isn't your usual lottery. It's powered by LottoCoin (LTBK) and uses the BASE blockchain. Tickets cost $2, and winners get

politics

New Rules for Visas: 75 Countries on the List

January 19, 2026

The United States has decided to stop giving out immigrant visas to people from 75 countries. This includes Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and many others. The reason? These countries have a high number of people who use public benefits, like food stamps and healthcare, once they move to the U. S. This deci

entertainment

Queen and Glastonbury: A Clash of Values

January 16, 2026

Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has made it clear that the band won't be playing at Glastonbury anytime soon. His reason? Politics. May has been vocal about his disagreement with Michael Eavis, the festival's founder, over badger culling. Badger culling is a hot topic in the UK. It's a go

politics

How States Can Fix the Broken Welfare System

January 11, 2026

The American Dream promises that hard work leads to a better life. However, for many people trying to escape poverty, this isn't the case. The welfare system, meant to help, often holds them back. It discourages work and traps families in a cycle of dependency. To fix this, states need to take the l

finance

Money Moves: Keeping Track of Cash Across Borders

January 10, 2026

The U. S. Treasury Department is stepping up its game to monitor money moving out of the country. This isn't about stopping people from sending money to their families abroad. It's about making sure the cash isn't coming from shady sources, like welfare fraud or stolen funds. Some banks and money t

politics

Recovering Lost Funds: A Plan to Boost Defense Spending

January 9, 2026

The U. S. Treasury Secretary has a bold plan to fund a massive defense budget increase. The idea? Recover money lost to fraud, waste, and abuse. This isn't just any plan—it's a strategy to tap into funds that have been mismanaged or stolen, particularly from welfare programs. Minnesota is at the ce

politics

Minnesota's Money Mess: A Closer Look at the Welfare Fraud Scandal

January 9, 2026

The U. S. Treasury is stepping up its game to tackle a massive welfare fraud case in Minnesota. Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear that recovering stolen money and punishing those involved is a top priority. The scandal, which has been called one of the worst in U. S. history, saw billions of dol

science

Flying Foxes and the Science They Helped Uncover

January 6, 2026

In the world of science, animals often play a big role. But how do we know if the tools we use on them cause any harm? This is a big question. In 2018, two male grey-headed flying-foxes, named Brian and David, were caught in Adelaide Botanic Park. They were part of a group of nine bats studied. Bria

science

Feline Stress: What's Really Bugging Your Cat?

January 4, 2026

Cats, whether they roam outdoors or stay indoors, seem to handle stress pretty well. A recent study looked at stress levels in 34 domestic cats by checking cortisol levels in their hair. Cortisol is a hormone that shows up when an animal is stressed. The study wanted to see if where a cat lives and

politics

Unfair Rules: Why Your Side Hustle Gets Checked But Welfare Fraud Doesn't

December 30, 2025

Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l