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Iran Funds Unfreezing: A Promise of Peaceful Use

June 23, 2026

The first round of talks between Tehran and Washington wrapped up early Monday at a Swiss resort. Vice President J. D. Vance told reporters that if Iranian money were ever released, it would be directed toward helping ordinary Iranians, not terrorist groups. Vance’s remarks came after a prelimin

finance

Blockchain Moves Money: A New Finance Landscape

June 23, 2026

The (un)Banked conference in Amsterdam brought together leaders from banks, payments and investment firms to talk about how digital money is reshaping the world. Instead of focusing on who can’t bank, the event highlighted people who used blockchain to get faster and cheaper services. A co‑fou

finance

Swiss Bank Rules Need a Stronger Capital Grip

June 23, 2026

The Swiss finance minister said that banks, especially UBS, must have solid capital rules. She pointed out that UBS is now the only global bank in Switzerland after buying Credit Suisse last year. The minister wants these rules to cover all parts of the bank, including its U. S. subsidiaries. At a

finance

London Leads the World in Green Money

June 23, 2026

The City of London is celebrating its fifth Net Zero Delivery Summit, a meeting that pulls together finance and climate experts. The UK has been named the top green‑finance hub for eight years straight, showing that London is still a magnet for clean‑energy projects. Last year the world was still d

crime

Famous Faces in California’s Big Tax List

June 23, 2026

Malik Beasley, a former NBA player who last played for the Detroit Pistons and briefly signed with a Puerto Rican team, appears on California’s list of 500 people who owe the state huge amounts in unpaid taxes. The state says he owes roughly $1. 9 million, a figure that includes money from his part

sports

Sooner Wins When OU's Big Game Hits a Wall

June 23, 2026

When the University of Oklahoma was riding high after an impressive run in the College World Series, fans expected a smooth finish. Instead, the momentum shifted unexpectedly to their rivals from Oklahoma State. The turning point came in a critical match where Oklahoma's defense faltered, allowing t

celebrities

Celebrity Moves: Why Stars Are Leaving California

June 23, 2026

California is the state with the highest number of people moving out of the U. S. , with roughly 229, 000 residents leaving from July 2024 to July 2025, according to the most recent Census figures. The next state on the list is New York with about 138, 000 people heading elsewhere. The trend has

science

Marine Research Turns 125: A Look at Norway’s Ocean Lab

June 23, 2026

The Institute of Marine Research in Norway is turning 125 years old. It started long ago when scientists wanted to understand the sea better. Today, the institute is famous for using chromatography to study marine life. Chromatography separates chemicals so researchers can see what is insid

celebrities

People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

June 23, 2026

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reachi

science

Mars Helicopters: A Bold Idea That Might Hurt Science

June 23, 2026

NASA plans a fleet of three helicopters, called SkyFall, to fly in Mars’ thin air from a nuclear‑powered ship. The idea is flashy: the craft would drop into the atmosphere, open parachutes and launch the choppers mid‑flight. The mission would bring cameras, weather sensors and a small radar to st