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saudi funds

Golf’s Saudi-backed league faces funding cut and leadership change

April 30, 2026

A big player in golf is stepping back as Saudi Arabia’s government investment arm reduces its role in LIV Golf. The fund’s leader, who also started the league, is leaving his position. This move follows plans to shift LIV Golf away from relying entirely on Saudi money, with talks already underway ab

technology

How Apple’s App Store Really Works Behind the Scenes

April 30, 2026

The App Store started small in 2008 with just 500 apps but now holds over 1. 8 million. Most come from outside developers—99. 99% to be exact. Most apps (85%) don’t pay Apple anything, yet the store still generates $1. 3 trillion globally in 2024. In South Korea alone, transactions hit $27 billion.

crime

Former Hawks finance boss got prison for fun–and fraud

April 30, 2026

Lester T. Jones Jr. once held a fancy title: senior vice president of finance for the Atlanta Hawks. His real job was to manage corporate credit cards and handle expense reports. Between March 2016 and June 2025, he had full access to team money. Instead of sticking to basics, Jones turned the franc

sports

Upgrades at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex aim to boost youth sports in Spokane

April 30, 2026

Spokane Valley just got a major upgrade in local sports facilities. The Plantes Ferry Sports Complex, a long-time hub for youth games and tournaments, has finished a decade-long makeover. The park sits between Wellesley Avenue and the Spokane River, offering 12 soccer fields, five baseball and softb

crypto

Money in the Shadows: How Cryptocurrencies Are Changing the US-Iran Standoff

April 30, 2026

The old battlefield between the United States and Iran isn’t just on land—it’s also hidden inside digital money systems. Cryptocurrencies have become a new way for people in Iran to send money without relying on banks blocked by sanctions. But as they find clever ways to move funds, US regulators ar

finance

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tension Continues

April 29, 2026

The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed 4 % to about $109 a barrel for July delivery. Before the conflict in Iran, this grade traded near $72 a barrel. U. S. West Texas Intermediate also jumped more than 4 % to just above $104 a barrel for June delivery. Investors watch the Strait of Ho

crime

Jeffrey Epstein’s Hidden Mosque: How He Stole Sacred Art for a Private Island

April 29, 2026

Epstein’s ambition stretched beyond finance; he wanted to own pieces of the holy places he visited. By using contacts in Middle‑East circles, he managed to acquire fabric that had once draped the walls of Mecca’s Kaaba. Those same textiles later appeared in his New York townhouse, where he posed wit

opinion

Finding a better way for Alaska's schools

April 29, 2026

Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k

crypto

A musician's crypto loss shows why digital wallets need better protection

April 29, 2026

Popular blues-rap artist G. Love trusted the wrong app after his computer broke. He searched the Apple App Store for the Ledger wallet software he'd used before, downloaded what looked identical, and entered his 12-word seed phrase to restore access. Seconds later, $430, 000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum

crypto

New Crypto Fund Hits Stockholm’s Biggest Exchange

April 29, 2026

A Swedish company just made it easier for regular investors to bet on Sui, a fresh blockchain that claims to handle transactions super fast with almost no fees. Virtune, a regulated crypto asset manager, launched the Virtune Sui ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm, letting people buy shares linked directly to t