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global defi

One Nation Gains First Seat in Australian Lower House

May 10, 2026

In a surprising turn, the far‑right One Nation party secured its inaugural seat in Australia’s House of Representatives during a recent by‑election. The win, confirmed after preliminary counts, reflects a global uptick in support for populist right‑wing groups. The victory came in the rural elect

sports

Indoor Golf’s Big Leap: From Korean Trend to U. S. Boom

May 10, 2026

Golfzon now runs more than 6, 500 indoor golf simulator sites across South Korea, owning a large share of the country’s off‑course market. Years ago, many Koreans saw simulators as just a fancy video game, but that view has flipped. Today the company reports twice as many rounds inside its centers t

crypto

Which Crypto Wins the Long‑Term Game?

May 10, 2026

The debate over whether XRP or Ethereum is a smarter long‑term bet boils down to how each coin’s ecosystem can keep growing and staying useful. XRP has built its reputation on Ripple’s focus on regulation and banking needs. Its ledger now supports a tokenized asset market worth about $1 billion,

finance

Crypto Apps Turn Into Everyday Banking in Developing Nations

May 10, 2026

People in many parts of the world are starting to rely on crypto exchanges as their main way to save money, pay bills and invest, a new study shows. The research found that in 2026, users from emerging markets made up more than three‑quarters of all people on the Binance platform. That is a jump fro

finance

DeFi Brings New Money Choices to Latin America

May 10, 2026

Many people in Latin America have long faced money problems that others rarely think about, like currency drops and slow bank services. A new kind of finance, called decentralized finance or DeFi, is starting to fix some of these issues. At first, DeFi was only for tech experts who could set up w

technology

Tech Meets Style at Milan’s Latest Car Show

May 10, 2026

A new car brand from China chose Milan’s design week to show off what they call “elegant mobility. ” Instead of just talking about tech features, they turned their space into a calm, stylish lounge with live music and coffee tastings. The goal? To make sure visitors remember the brand as more than j

politics

How Ohio’s Job Losses Show the Cost of Relying on China

May 10, 2026

Back in the 1970s, China was struggling to feed its people. Factories were rare, and most citizens survived on government-assigned housing with little income. Life expectancy was low—just 59 years—and the average person earned barely $130 a year. Meanwhile, the U. S. was booming. The average America

celebrities

Birthdays to Celebrate on May 9th

May 10, 2026

May 9th brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Candice Bergen, known for her role in "The Conners, " turns 80, while Billy Joel marks his 77th birthday with a career spanning decades. These celebrities join others like Rosario Dawson and Grace Gummer, each bringing their uniq

religion

Religious freedom debates heat up as new commission pushes boundaries

May 10, 2026

A government panel created last year is stirring controversy by pushing ideas that could reshape how religion interacts with public life in America. The group, made up mostly of conservative Christian leaders, recently shared its goals in public meetings. Their proposals include giving religious gro

technology

AI and Belief: What Happens When Machines Think?

May 10, 2026

Most discussions about AI focus on jobs or global power struggles, but what about faith? As machines grow smarter, they might change how we see religion. Some think AI will prove minds are just machines, making religion seem outdated—no soul, just code at work. Others believe the rise of AI could ma