Report shows more Arkansas, U.S. children living in poverty

Children living in poverty in Arkansas was 14.5% in the 2022-2024 period, up from 8.9% between 2019-2021, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). The national average is 13%. The report, “Measuring Access to...

Fed’s New Approach to “Payment-Only Banks” May Finally Lead to Crypto’s Mainstream Breakthrough

As widely reported, the Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed “skinny” master accounts for payments-focused institutions, including crypto banks, during a Washington conference on October 21, 2025. This stripped-down access to the...

The Wachowskis Lied To One Of The Matrix's Stars About Their Character's Death

Joe Pantoliano had a hard time on the production of "The Matrix," the 1999 action thriller that left a massive mark on pop culture. Not only did Pantoliano feel pressured to get liposuction for the movie (to be clear, nobody asked him to do that),...

These are the best mobile sports betting apps in the U.S.

The top sports betting apps are licensed, regulated, and offer unique features and promotions. Experts reviewed apps like BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, and DraftKings based on usability, odds, and customer service. Key features across top apps include...

Port City Colombo honoured at Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025

Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards Convener and Global Fintech Institute, Singapore Industry Fellow Rajkumar Kanagasingam (left) presents the award to Port City Colombo Assistant Managing Director Bai Xiaping. Commercial Bank of Ceylon...

U.S Stock Market prediction: How will S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones perform on Monday?

U.S Stock market indexes S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones will look to continue the bullish momentum but President Donald Trump's meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping will the pivotal driving factor as Wall Street opens for regular trading on Monday. A...

Swiss watch exports to U.S. drop sharply

In September, Swiss watch exports to the U.S. decreased by 55.6 percent, Azernews reports citing the Swiss Watchmakers Federation. In August, exports had already declined by 23.9%. The reason for the drop is the 39% additional tariff imposed by...

India sharply cuts Russian oil purchases following U.S. diplomatic pressure

The world energy situation is undergoing a sea change with diplomatic negotiations redefining the international oil trade, especially within India. The world’s largest country is constantly being compelled to reassess the position of its energy...

As Gov. Kemp Arrives in Japan, Georgia’s New Tokyo Rep Reflects on the Future of Investment, Trade Ties

Editor’s note: Gov. Brian Kemp’s touchdown in Tokyo this week comes at a pivotal moment in the U.S.-Japan relationship, as the two sides work through trade tensions and as President Donald Trump meets Monday with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi....

U.S., China reach tentative trade deal at Asia summit

Top trade negotiators for the U.S. and China said they came to terms on a range of contentious points, setting the table for Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal and ease trade tensions that have rattled global markets. After two...

Wings of Legacy: Naval Aviators Reflect on 250 Years of U.S. Naval Heritage at NAS Oceana Air Show

As the U.S. Navy marks its 250th anniversary, the celebration is as much about the future as the past. For two and a half centuries, the Navy has evolved with every shift in technology and threat, adapting its ships, sailors, and missions to meet...

Trump’s ASEAN visit sparks investor optimism as Southeast Asian markets rebound

Donald Trump’s current visit to Southeast Asia for the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur has flipped the regional market mood overnight. After more than a year of steep outflows and weak performance, investors are starting to circle back to a region...

East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc’s first expansion since 1990s

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomed East Timor as its newest member Sunday, which its prime minister said was a “dream realized” for the tiny nation. Meanwhile, Cambodia and Thailand signed an agreement...

Anime's Best Christmas Movie of All Time Finally Gets Free Streaming Home

Over 20 years ago, director Satoshi Kon's heartwarming Christmas anime, Tokyo Godfathers, premiered in Japan. Next month, U.S.-based streaming service Tubi is adding the film to its content library, giving anime fans in the West an opportunity to...

Washington’s Oil Sanctions Rattle Asia’s Energy Security

The U.S. federal government this week declared sanctions on two of the largest Russian crude oil exporters, Rosneft and Lukoil, which together account for about half of the country’s total outflows. Oil prices jumped, traders got excited—then...

USC board of trustees reviews developments, finances, Alumni Association presents 6 awards

The acquisition of dozens of new parking spaces and updates on a stretch of property near the Horseshoe bought by the university were two announcements made at the USC board of trustees meeting on Friday. The South Carolina Alumni Association also...

Why Donald Trump’s move to pay the troops was probably illegal, and why that probably doesn’t matter

Donald Trump’s administration is using a large private donation and an executive order to make a big deal about efforts to keep members of the armed services paid during a federal government shutdown, which is now in its 25th day. But experts...

OPINION – Government Surveillance in the U.S. – the path to a Panopticon future Part 3 – EO 14243 & Conclusions

In spite of all the previously mentioned mass surveillance programs, the current American leadership still wants to go further. On 30 March 2025, a Presidential Executive Order (14243), with the title “Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by...

U.S. signs critical minerals, trade deals in Southeast Asia

Open this photo in gallery:President Donald Trump, centre left, poses with other leaders during the ASEAN US Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Pool)Vincent Thian/The Associated Press The United...

Zoren: NBC 10’s John Clark gets a ‘Lewie’ in Temple U ceremony

The ubiquitous John Clark, who seems to be a one-person band conveying sports news on Channel 10 but is actually on the team at NBC Sports Philadelphia, was among the recipients of this year’s Lew Klein Award, bestowed by Temple University to...