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New US Sanctions on the Horizon for Russia

December 19, 2025

The United States is getting ready to hit Russia with more sanctions. This time, the focus is on the energy sector. The goal? To push President Vladimir Putin to accept a peace deal with Ukraine. What's on the table? The U. S. is looking at targeting Russia's shadow fleet of tankers. These ships he

crime

Finding Comfort in Shared Grief: The Tree of Angels Ceremony

December 13, 2025

In December 2023, over 300 people gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Richardson, Texas. They were there to honor loved ones lost to violent crime. This event, called the Tree of Angels ceremony, has been happening for 28 years in Dallas County. It started in 1991 by Verna Lee Carr, a v

finance

Money Movers in the Spotlight: U. S. Treasury Tightens Grip on Fraud

December 12, 2025

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

business

Speeding Up Changes: A New Approach to Economic Growth

December 12, 2025

The current administration is making a big move to cut back on rules and regulations. They believe this will help the economy grow faster. This push is part of a larger plan to boost the economy before important elections next year. The idea is to make it easier for businesses to operate. This, in

opinion

New York's Big Move in Energy Storage Safety

December 12, 2025

New York is making big strides in clean energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a key role in this shift. These systems help make the energy grid more reliable and efficient. They also create jobs, with over 2, 900 New Yorkers now working in this sector. Plus, they're expected to s

crypto

Crypto's Biggest Movers and Shakers of 2025

December 9, 2025

In 2025, the crypto world saw some wild ups and downs. Bitcoin hit a new high of $126, 000, and Ethereum got two big upgrades. Solana even made its way to Wall Street. More people, both regular and big-time investors, got into crypto through things like exchange-traded funds. The U. S. became a majo

sports

Chicago's Sports Scene: A Year to Celebrate

November 27, 2025

Chicago has a lot to cheer about this year. The Bears are on top, the Cubs made a splash in the playoffs, and the weather has been just right. It's a good time to be a sports fan in the Windy City. The Bears have a new coach, Ben Johnson, who has brought a fresh vibe to the team. Fans are finally f

finance

Tech Titans Clash: Nvidia and Alphabet in AI Showdown

November 26, 2025

The tech world is buzzing with a fierce competition between Nvidia and Alphabet, two giants in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. Recently, Alphabet's shares hit record highs, thanks to the excitement around its upgraded Gemini 3 model and rumors that Meta might buy its AI chips. Meanwhile, Nvi

business

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

November 26, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting

finance

Simplifying the Fed: A Look at Interest Rate Management

November 26, 2025

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently shared his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's approach to managing interest rates. He believes the current system is too complex and needs a major overhaul. According to Bessent, the Fed's strategy for controlling interest rates has become overly