Virginia Democrats are taking steps to redraw congressional district lines, aiming to gain a couple more seats in the House of Representatives. This move comes as Republicans in several states have already redrawn maps to their advantage. Democrats currently hold six of Virginia's 11 congressional s
North Korea has been busy stealing crypto. They've taken about $2. 84 billion since early 2024. That's a lot of money! But how did they do it? Well, they used hackers and IT workers abroad to break into big crypto exchanges. These exchanges were in places like the UAE, Japan, India, and Singapore. A
Antidepressants are not one-size-fits-all, and a new study highlights this fact. Researchers have ranked the side effects of different antidepressants, showing that some can cause weight gain, while others might affect heart rate or blood pressure. This information is crucial because around eight mi
Urban Science, a data-mapping company, is saying goodbye to its longtime home in Detroit's Renaissance Center. After nearly 50 years, they're moving to a new spot called One Campus Martius. This news comes after General Motors, who owns the building, started talking about future plans for the space.
In recent times, quite a few Republican lawmakers have found themselves in legal trouble. It seems like a lot of them have been given a break by President Trump. The latest person to get this kind of favor is George Santos, the ex-congressman from Long Island. He was let out of prison early. He had
Venezuela is making a bold move with coal. The country is struggling due to U. S. sanctions, so it's focusing on coal to bring in money. They've teamed up with a Turkish company to reopen old mines. The goal is to export over 10 million tons this year. However, this rush is causing problems. Safety
The NBA is becoming a big part of Las Vegas Sands' business plan. The company, through its Sands China branch and the Adelson family's ownership of the Dallas Mavericks, is making strong connections with the basketball league. Last week, Sands China put on the NBA China Games. This event helped sho
Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official, has become a local hero in her hometown of Ariano Irpino, Italy. People there support her, even paying for her coffee. But her work has made her a target of the U. S. government. As the U. N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, she has documented
In a significant political shift, Bosnia's Serb Republic has a new interim president. Ana Trisic Babic, a close ally of former President Milorad Dodik, is now in charge. This change comes after a state court barred Dodik from politics. Trisic Babic will hold the position temporarily until new electi
The European Union is pushing for a new plan to inspect Russia's hidden oil tankers, known as the "shadow fleet. " This move is part of the EU's effort to cut off Russia's oil money, which is being used to fund the war in Ukraine. The EU's diplomatic team is asking member countries to support this p
