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A Billionaire’s Big‑City Plan: Fast Fixes or Hidden Control?

May 20, 2026

Chris Larsen, the man who turned a crypto startup into a multi‑billion dollar fortune, has made San Francisco his personal laboratory for rapid change. He does not sit in a boardroom and wait for policy to trickle through; he throws money at problems, then watches the results. His first big move

technology

Immersive Social Media: A New Game‑Like Platform Gets $17 Million

May 20, 2026

A young entrepreneur who grew up glued to her phone decided that the next step for social media was more than scrolling. She imagined a place where people could actually become the characters they love, not just talk about them. That idea led to a startup called Status AI that opened its doors last

entertainment

A New Supernatural Tale Begins in the Carpathians

May 20, 2026

Constantin Popescu has agreed to helm the first two movies of a fresh horror series called Birds of the Soul, a partnership between Just Entertainment and AiMation. The story is set in 1917, deep inside the Carpathian Mountains, where a small village faces strange happenings as war‑time fear mixes w

entertainment

A New Giant Dome Coming to Abu Dhabi

May 20, 2026

Abu Dhabi is building a huge entertainment dome on Yas Island that will cost $1. 7 billion. The structure will be a mix of concert hall, cinema and digital art space. It follows the same idea that first appeared in Las Vegas but will be the second of its kind. The dome will let visitors feel

crime

U. S. Opens New Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader

May 20, 2026

The United States is starting a second criminal investigation into former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, which could lead to more charges against him. A U. S. Justice Department employee and another insider said the probe is being handled by the Miami office of the U. S. Attorney’s Office and

politics

Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

May 20, 2026

The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d

politics

Group of Seven Heads Up: China’s Export Surge Draws Global Attention

May 20, 2026

The Group of Seven finance leaders recently turned their focus toward China’s large‑scale export activity, using data from the International Monetary Fund to highlight how this strategy may be harming other economies. The meeting’s agenda included a discussion on global trade imbalances, with off

business

Gene’s Bistro vs. Midway: A Brand Battle in the Sky

May 20, 2026

Gene & Georgetti, a family‑owned steakhouse that has been around for 85 years, started a new outlet called Gene’s Bistro at Chicago’s Midway Airport. The restaurant was supposed to run for 20 years under a contract with SSP America, the company that runs many airport food spots. In October, SSP ende

technology

A Fresh Look at Smart Glasses from Two Popular Brands

May 20, 2026

Two eyewear companies, known for their stylish and affordable frames, have teamed up to explore a new high-tech territory. While details remain under wraps, early discussions suggest these aren’t just your average glasses. Instead, they might offer something extra—augmented reality features designed

politics

Lawmakers want to help allies buy tech instead of China

May 20, 2026

U. S. senators from both main parties plan to introduce a new bill this week. The goal? To make American AI and technology more attractive to friendly governments overseas. Their idea is simple: set up a new team inside the State Department. This team would handle funding and paperwork so allies can

A Billionaire’s Big‑City Plan: Fast Fixes or Hidden Control?

Immersive Social Media: A New Game‑Like Platform Gets $17 Million

A New Supernatural Tale Begins in the Carpathians

A New Giant Dome Coming to Abu Dhabi

U. S. Opens New Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader

Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

Group of Seven Heads Up: China’s Export Surge Draws Global Attention

Gene’s Bistro vs. Midway: A Brand Battle in the Sky

A Fresh Look at Smart Glasses from Two Popular Brands

Lawmakers want to help allies buy tech instead of China

Immersive Social Media: A New Game‑Like Platform Gets $17 Million