Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said Monday that he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” for his campaign after a woman accused the Democratic nominee of sexually assaulting her in 2021 — but calls for Platner to exit the race quickly grew. Platner and his campaign denied the assault allegations…
The global transition to low-carbon energy is accelerating. But contradictory economic and geopolitical forces are at play. A recent report found that in the next decade, global temperatures will likely exceed the Paris Agreement target of a 1.5°C rise. Meanwhile, the United States, Europe, and Canada are walking back climate-friendly measures, just as China emerges…
Well-known Tether poker room, CoinPoker, is pushing deeper into elite poker territory through bold, strategic collaborations and sponsorship deals. One such effort is its latest partnership with Triton Poker for the Super High Roller Series (SHRS) currently underway at Maestral Resort & Casino in Montenegro. For nearly a decade, Triton Poker has been a frontrunner…
We’ve now got the full text of the “Memorandum of Understanding” that ended the war between the U.S. and Iran. Read the full text here. The BBC has a good summary here. And the WSJ has a useful annotated version here. The main points: An end to the fighting, followed by an extendable 60-day negotiation…
Greek real estate has been gaining more attention from wealthy Americans, with recent data reflecting this trend. According to eKathimerini, a daily newspaper in Greece, investments by US nationals in property through the Golden Visa program rose by 30% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025. This points to a broader shift: US…
When major events, like the World Cup, spur lots of online ticket sales, and a barrage of card spending on related items, fraudsters are ready to capitalize on the activity. Payments security providers ACI Worldwide and Bluefin Payment Systems, which help protect event organizers and merchandisers against fraud, are forecasting fallout from sales for the…
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Dell Technologies Inc. ($DELL) Stock “Michael and Susan Dell, they are truly incredible,” Trump said Monday of the Dells, who were in the Oval for the event marking the launch of the administration’s tax-advantaged investment vehicles for U.S. kids. Trump, who has disclosed actively trading Dell shares, said he wants…
Shepherd Insurance announced the appointment of Collin Hill as the company’s first-ever chief information officer (CIO), a new leadership role created to support Shepherd’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence. Hill brings more than two decades of technology and leadership experience spanning the private sector, higher education, and government, advancing into IT leadership roles…
The IRS on Monday issued Rev. Proc. 2026-25, which provides a gift tax reporting safe harbor for individual donors who make one or more contributions to Trump accounts under Sec. 530A and satisfy certain conditions. If the conditions are met, contributions will be treated as completed gifts that are not future interests in property and…
The swift pullback in oil prices is a tailwind for the economy, says Evercore ISI