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The crypto world saw two big names step down in quick succession. Paul Grewal, who had guided Coinbase through its public debut and a major showdown with the SEC, announced his departure on July 8, effective July 31. Hours later, Grayscale’s long‑time CFO Edward McGee said he would leave the firm, w

environment

Colombia Faces a Climate Crossroads

Colombia is about to change leaders, and with that shift comes a real chance that the country’s recent climate wins could slip away. The current environment chief, Irene Vélez Torres, says the new president might undo steps taken to protect the Amazon and curb pollution. She worries that a governmen

weather

Fog Alert in the Midwest

A thick blanket of fog is covering parts of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and the far southeast corner of South Dakota this morning. The cloud of mist can cut visibility down to about a half mile in some spots, making roads hard to see. Drivers should expect conditions to clear up by 9 a

health

Fitbit Air: Heart Rate Hero but Calorie Counter Fumble

Fitbit’s new wrist‑band, the Air, was put to the test against a trusted chest strap that many fitness fans consider the gold standard. The comparison focused on two common gym routines: a steady treadmill run and a quick, high‑intensity strength circuit. During the treadmill session, the Air’s hear

Old Leader’s Jail Time Sparks Global Debate

The case of a 95‑year‑old church chief in South Korea has drawn sharp criticism from scholars and human‑rights advocates across Europe. The leader, who heads a rapidly growing religious movement, was arrested in late June on accusations that his group encouraged thousands of members to register with

weather

Flash Flood Alert Hits Delaware and New Jersey

A sudden rainstorm triggered a flash flood warning that covers parts of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly announced the alert at 1:37 p. m. on Thursday, July 9, and it will stay in effect until 5:45 p. m. The warning applies to northern New Castle Cou

California Ballot Battles: Tax, Housing and More in 2026

In November, voters in California will decide on a packed slate of 14 statewide proposals that touch everything from the environment to health care. The list includes a bold billionaire tax, new rules for local taxes, and big plans to boost affordable homes. The ballot is a mix of measures pushed by

Allegations, Politics and the Law: A Maine Story

"The story begins with a woman who said a rising political figure had assaulted her while she lived in his home. She has not yet spoken to police, but the claims could lead to a felony charge under Maine’s rape laws. The law allows prosecutors to bring charges up to twenty years after the alleged cr

weather

Monsoon Set to Slow Crop Planting in India

July 9, 2026

India’s monsoon is expected to bring less rain than usual to the western and southern parts of the country over the next two weeks, after a week of heavy showers on the west coast. This change may delay planting of key summer crops such as cotton, soybeans and corn. The monsoon supplies about 70 pe