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A Sticky Tribute: Peanut Butter Covers Rotterdam Museum Floor

July 9, 2026

The floor of a Rotterdam museum has been turned into an edible canvas, with over 800 pounds of peanut butter smeared across the surface. The gooey spread is meant to honor Wim T. Schippers, a Dutch artist who passed away last month at the age of 83. The idea is not new; Schippers first introduced

art

A Football‑Jesus Inside a Cathedral: Art, Faith and the World Cup

July 9, 2026

In Mexico City’s grand cathedral, a life‑size figure of baby Jesus has been dressed in the national soccer kit. The move came as fans begged for a sign of luck before the World Cup finals. The statue, called “El Niño Futbolero, ” sits beside the baroque altar in a building that once swallowed an A

crypto

Crypto Heists on the Rise: Why Holders Are Worrying

July 9, 2026

The first half of 2026 has seen more crypto thefts than ever before. A recent security study reported that over $1. 3 billion disappeared in 344 separate incidents. On average, each hack cost holders about $3. 8 million, while the middle loss was around $138 k—well above a typical U. S. salary. Apr

crypto

Brazil’s New Rules on Offshore Crypto Income

July 9, 2026

The Brazilian government passed a new law in December that changes how people and funds pay taxes on money earned from crypto abroad. It does not open new markets or give special licenses for crypto companies. Instead, it tells the tax office how to treat virtual money that is earned outside Braz

crypto

Oil on the Blockchain: A New Kind of Digital Asset

July 9, 2026

A small crypto firm is trying to let anyone with a wallet own a barrel of oil. The idea is that oil suppliers will lock up crude and the company will issue a token that represents one barrel of West Texas Intermediate. Unlike most crypto projects, this token is backed by a real physical product inst

crypto

Bitcoin Shows How House Prices Lose Value in Dollars

July 9, 2026

The price of a normal U. S. home looks very different when you look at it in two ways. In dollars, the average house has risen by more than $100, 000 since 2020. That rise makes owners feel richer, so they buy more stuff and borrow more money, even if their wages stay the same. The effect is called

politics

Illinois Faces Mixed Challenges and Wins in State Ranking Report

July 9, 2026

The new State of the Nation report puts Illinois in a curious spot on the national stage. It ranks high in mental health, trust, and economic performance, landing it 4th, 9th, and 11th respectively among all states. Those are solid achievements that show Illinois is doing well in supporting its peop

business

Home Dialysis Costs Compared to Hospital Treatment

July 9, 2026

A study in Florence looked at the money needed for different kidney‑dialysis options. It compared treatments done in a hospital with those carried out at home, sometimes with help from staff. The researchers gathered data from the hospital’s dialysis units. They counted every type of treatm

finance

From Listening to Wealth: A Story of $3. 5 Billion in Advice

July 9, 2026

Brian Sak grew up as the go‑to friend for classmates who needed help. While studying at Texas A&M, he imagined a future in psychology but switched to finance after realizing the extra schooling would be too much. A career at Equitable Advisors began in 2003, and he quickly became a top producer. In

technology

SpaceXAI’s New Code‑Guru: Grok 4. 5 Takes on Big Names

July 9, 2026

SpaceXAI has rolled out its newest AI model, Grok 4. 5, after acquiring the coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. The new system is designed to tackle long, complex tasks in software development, law, finance and cybersecurity. The launch follows the company’s move to become a public tech firm. It