Saudi Arabia has long been known for its strict alcohol ban. So, when word got out that a hidden store in Riyadh started selling whiskey and champagne, it caused quite a stir. This wasn't just any store—it was catering to wealthy foreigners with special residency permits. These permits, called "pre
The legal system is buzzing with several high-profile cases making headlines. In one shocking turn of events, the lover of a murdered woman, Ana, has taken the stand in the trial of her accused killer, Brian Walshe. This case has captured public attention, highlighting the complexities of relationsh
Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part
Iran is sending a team to a big United Nations meeting about the environment. The meeting is called UNEA-7. It will happen in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12. The team from Iran will be led by Shina Ansari, who is in charge of the Department of Environment. At this meeting, Iran wants to talk
GeeFi, a new player in the crypto world, is making waves with its ongoing presale. The project has already shown strong demand, with the first phase of its presale selling out quickly. In just over a week, GeeFi sold 10 million GEE tokens, raised $500, 000, and built a community of over 1, 800 early
In a significant turn of events, a man from Virginia was recently taken into custody by the FBI. This arrest is linked to the pipe bombs found near the Democratic and Republican national committees' headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The investigation
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
A man from northern Virginia has been taken into custody for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia,
Kenya and the United States have just made a big deal. They are going to swap a huge amount of money to help Kenya with its food problems. This is not just any deal. It is a $1 billion swap. That is a lot of money! Kenya has a lot of debt. It is struggling to pay it all back. This deal will help Ke
Flex, an AI-driven financial services company, just secured $60 million in funding. This cash injection comes from a Series B round led by Portage Ventures. Now valued at about $500 million, Flex has raised a total of $105 million to date. So, who is Flex targeting? They're focusing on mid-sized bu
