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Grain Prices Hold Steady Despite Weather Worries

July 21, 2026

The market for corn, soybeans and wheat stayed firm on Friday. Corn futures climbed a few cents to $4. 67 per bushel, while soybeans jumped over eight cents to $12. 03 a pound. Wheat prices also rose, with soft red winter wheat adding eight cents and hard red winter wheat gaining more than fifteen.

education

NYU Eyes Tokyo Campus as Japan Pulls In More International Students

July 21, 2026

New York University is looking into opening a campus in Tokyo, hoping to grow its global reach while Japan attracts more foreign students. The university and the Tokyo government signed a memorandum on July 14 to explore academic projects in Japan’s capital. They are discussing a hub for short

crypto

Russian Crypto Law Nears Approval, Bitcoin Surges Past $65k

July 21, 2026

Bitcoin climbed over $65, 000 as Russian lawmakers push a bill that would allow digital currencies to be used for international trade. The move follows years of sanctions that forced Moscow to look for new ways to handle cross‑border payments. The proposed law, titled “On Digital Currency and Digit

technology

SS Innovations Names New CFO as Robot Surgery Grows

July 21, 2026

SS Innovations International has chosen Sarah M. Romano to lead its finance team, starting on August 3. Romano has more than twenty years in public‑company finance and has helped raise over $100 million for medical tech firms. Her experience comes from a previous role as CFO at Vicarious Surgi

entertainment

New Global Spin on Classic Crime Show

July 21, 2026

The long‑running American news program, known for its deep dives into mysteries and scandals, is stepping onto a new stage. Disney+ has approved the first overseas version of the series, set to launch in Britain next week under the name 20/20 Britain’s Most Notorious Crime Investigations. Instead

entertainment

July Jingle at Orlando Airport

July 21, 2026

Orlando International Airport is turning its Terminal A/B Atrium into a mini winter wonderland this Friday. From 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. , travelers can step into a holiday scene complete with sweet treats and festive photo spots. A special highlight is the appearance of Santa Claus himself, ready to sna

finance

Ant International Secures $1. 2 Billion to Expand Global Payments

July 21, 2026

A Singapore‑based company linked to China’s Ant Group has just raised about $1. 2 billion in a new equity round, aiming to grow its payment services beyond China’s borders. The money will help the firm speed up projects in merchant payments, account management and business‑to‑business financial serv

finance

US Exchanges Brace for New Volumes, While Regulators Keep a Close Eye

July 21, 2026

The big U. S. trading platforms are set to reveal their latest earnings this week, a period that many expect will see higher activity driven by market swings. Yet, the main focus for investors is likely to be how a recent decision by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will shape the fut

finance

Hidden Money Moves: How Geneva’s Trade Hub Fuels Luxury Homes

July 21, 2026

Geneva, a city of about 200 000 people, quietly sits at the heart of global commodity trading. Its rise began in the 1970s when Swiss banks invented new ways to finance physical goods, letting traders move huge volumes of oil, metals and food with little upfront cash. The result was a network of fir

business

Real‑Estate Moves in Onondaga County: From Tiny Homes to Big Mining Sites

July 20, 2026

Onondaga County saw a flurry of property deals last week, with transactions ranging from modest two‑family houses to massive industrial sites worth over $2. 8 million. The bulk of the activity involved Honeywell International Inc. selling numerous vacant parcels to Hyperion Environmental LLLP I, a