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A Fresh Look at U. S. Leaders and Today’s Politics

May 18, 2026

George Washington set a precedent by stepping down after two terms, showing respect for future presidents and ending the idea that leaders rule forever. Abraham Lincoln built his cabinet from former rivals, valuing diverse views and focusing on keeping the nation together before ending slavery.

entertainment

Cannes, New Orleans and Beyond: A Week of Star‑Powered Events

May 18, 2026

The entertainment world buzzed this week, with big names showing up at festivals, premieres and special celebrations across the globe. In France, actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Pope were spotted at the Kering Women In Motion Awards held during the Cannes Film Festival, while British star David Oye

crypto

How Smart Money Piles Into XRP Without a Price Jump

May 18, 2026

Behind the scenes, big investors are quietly buying XRP through special funds known as spot ETFs. Last month, these funds pulled in over $94 million—beating April’s $81 million and marking the highest monthly total since last December. The three largest funds—Bitwise’s, Canary’s, and Franklin Temple

finance

How blockchain is changing the way Wall Street moves money

May 13, 2026

Back in 2008, the financial system got a huge wake-up call about how slow and messy collateral moves can be. Banks had piles of assets locked in different places, and moving them around took days—sometimes too long to prevent a crisis. Now, the company that handles most of America’s securities is be

crime

Airbnb steps up checks before busy holiday weekend

May 13, 2026

This Memorial Day weekend could see thousands of Airbnb bookings get extra screening. The company says it uses software to spot rentals likely to host parties. Guests who raise red flags—like booking a whole house last minute or having a history of disruptive stays—may get blocked or steered toward

entertainment

Notable Birthdays to Celebrate on May 10, 2026

May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Music icon Bono hits 66, and it's worth noting his full name includes David as a middle name. Over in fashion, supermodel Linda Evangelista turns 61; her personal life includes a son named Augustin. Meanwhile, comedy fans ca

religion

What the Founders Really Thought About Religion

May 5, 2026

The idea that America’s founders built a Christian nation gets repeated often, but history isn’t that simple. Many key figures in early U. S. leadership weren’t strict Christians. Some rejected core beliefs, while others stayed vague—leaving room for debate even among experts. This complicates the p

religion

What the founders really thought about religion

May 4, 2026

The debate over whether America was meant to be a Christian nation keeps coming up as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Some people strongly believe the founders wanted the U. S. to be a Christian country. Others argue that idea is a misunderstanding of history. The truth is more

sports

Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

May 1, 2026

The weekend brought surprises across Philadelphia sports. In the NHL, the Flyers shocked their rivals by taking a 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins and holding on to win Game 6, ending the series. In the NBA, the Sixers stayed in the playoff race against the Celtics, helped by Joel Embiid’s early re

finance

Money’s New Playground: How Blockchain is Changing Banks and Business

April 30, 2026

Ten years ago, blockchain was just tech jargon tossed around at small meetups. Now it’s rewriting the rules for banks, payments, and even stock markets. Some of the biggest names in traditional finance—banks, card companies, stock exchanges—are jumping in not because they’re excited, but because the