Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o
Rene Benko, a former Austrian property mogul, is not backing down. His legal team announced plans to challenge a recent court decision. The court found Benko guilty of hiding assets during a financial crisis. This is not his first legal fight. He is already appealing an earlier conviction for simila
In today's world, it feels like every few weeks, someone's personal information is exposed. It could be a store, a hospital, or even a travel website. People are frustrated because they feel like they have no control over their data. But there's a new technology that might change this. It's called z
Investors are playing it safe as worries about AI's rapid growth cause ripples in the tech world. While the market is seeing some ups and downs, tech stocks are feeling the heat. The Nasdaq, home to big tech names, is down, while the Dow is holding steady. Some big players are feeling the pinch. Br
Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Finance Minister, hinted he might step down soon. He shared this with O Globo in a recent chat. Haddad wants to help Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2026 presidential campaign. He made it clear he won't run for office himself, but he wants to shape the campaign's strategy. Had
Greece has made an impressive turnaround. Just a decade ago, it was on the brink of financial disaster. Today, it's leading the way in Europe's financial affairs. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece's finance minister, has been chosen to head the Eurogroup. This group is made up of finance ministers from c
Saudi Arabia just wrapped up a major event called MOMENTUM 2025. It was a big deal for the country's future. Over three days, they signed 45 agreements worth a whopping 6 billion SAR. These deals are not just about money. They are about making things better for small businesses, tourism, culture, jo
Greece's finance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has secured a significant EU role, becoming the president of the Eurogroup. This group includes economy and finance ministers from across the EU. His election comes at a time when Greece is facing serious issues at home. Pierrakakis is known for his
The U. S. Treasury is stepping up its game to keep an eye on money services businesses. This move comes after a big fraud case in Minnesota, where COVID relief funds meant for school kids' meals went missing. Over 77 people, many from the Somali community, are facing charges for this scam. The Trea
True Religion, a brand known for its high-end jeans, faced tough times after its former president, Michael Buckley, stepped down in 2010. The company struggled to keep up with the growing trend of online shopping and filed for bankruptcy not once, but twice—in 2017 and 2020. Buckley returned to the
