In the bustling financial hub of London, a new player has emerged, making waves in the investment world. Ilex Capital Partners, founded by former Citadel traders Jonas Diedrich and Dave Sutton, has swiftly grown to manage an impressive $7 billion. This growth is not just from new investments but als
Jonathan Blow, a well-known game designer, has been working on a new puzzle game called Order of the Sinking Star for nearly a decade. This game is a follow-up to his previous project, The Witness, which took over six years to complete. Initially, Blow thought this new game would be a quick project,
María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. She has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro's government. After spending over a year in hiding, she resurfaced to address the media in Oslo, Norway. Machado stood alongside Norway's
A recent investigation into banks cutting off services to certain customers has wrapped up with little to show. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Trump appointee Jonathan Gould, looked into claims that banks were unfairly denying services based on political beliefs. This came aft
December 10 has seen many important events. In 2007, Al Gore, the former Vice President, received the Nobel Peace Prize. He used this moment to speak about climate change. Gore emphasized the need to address human impact on the environment. This was a big deal because it brought global attention to
Astronomers have made a big discovery. They found a cosmic explosion that lasted for seven hours. This is the longest gamma-ray burst ever seen. It was detected by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on July 2, 2025. The burst, named GRB 250702B, is different from others. It had repeating explosi
Celebrities love to share their holiday cheer, and this year's Christmas trees are no exception. From cozy nights in to over-the-top displays, stars like Selena Gomez and Joanna Gaines are showing off their festive spirit. Gomez and her new husband, Benny Blanco, enjoyed a romantic evening decoratin
Get ready for a fabulous time because RuPaul's Drag Race is back with a bang! Season 18 is set to premiere on Friday, January 2, at 8 p. m. ET, and it's going to be packed with drama, glam, and some serious star power. First up, let's talk about the judges. You already know RuPaul will be there, bu
This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee
In the southern part of Patagonia, a well-known trail leads up a mountain to a stunning lake. This trail was created over many years by climbers who wanted to reach the top of Argentina's Fitz Roy peaks. These climbers would go straight up the mountain from their camp near the Rio Blanco river. In t
