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Oil Price Surge: Brent Crude Tops $100 Amid Middle East Concerns

If you've been looking into oil price surge, a barrel of Brent is back above $100. That’s a number that gets everyone’s attention, from commuters filling up their tanks to…

Brent Wisekey March 25, 2026

Finance

Iran Ultimatum: Asian Stock Markets Plunge Explained

Panic selling. It's a gut-wrenching feeling, watching your portfolio bleed red. And when news breaks of international crises, that feeling can intensify. Right now, Asian stock markets plunge as investors…

Brent Wisekey March 24, 2026

Finance

Mall Shooting Aftermath: Champaign Mall Shooting Impact

The flashing lights. The sirens. But the sheer panic. For Champaign residents, the recent shooting at Marketplace Mall wasn't just a news story; it was a stark reminder of vulnerability.…

Brent Wisekey March 23, 2026

Finance

Dow Jones Jumps: Trump’s Iran Comments Impact Market

It was a wild ride for investors today. The Dow Jones jumps late in the day, but only after a significant sell-off shook the market. What caused this sudden turnaround?…

Brent Wisekey March 22, 2026

Finance

Supermicro Smuggling Arrest: $2.5B GPUs to China?

If you've been looking into Supermicro smuggling, the news hit like a ton of bricks: Charles Liang, co-founder of server giant Supermicro, has been arrested. The charge? Allegedly orchestrating a…

Brent Wisekey March 21, 2026

Finance

Powell Stays: How Trump’s Fed Pick Haunts Him Now

Imagine being hand-picked for a job, only to have your boss publicly question your every move. That's pretty much the Trump Powell story in a nutshell. It's a tale of…

Brent Wisekey March 20, 2026

Finance

NFT Purchase: $69 Million and Still a Believer in Digital Art

If you've been looking into digital art, remember the day the art world collectively gasped? It was March 11, 2021, and Beeple's "Everydays: The First 5000 Days" sold for a…

Brent Wisekey March 19, 2026

Finance

The Giving Pledge: Billionaires Want Out of Philanthropy Pact?

Imagine having so much money that you couldn't possibly spend it all in a lifetime. That's the reality for billionaires, and in 2010, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett asked them…

Brent Wisekey March 17, 2026

Finance

Norovirus Cruise Outbreak: What Happens if Your Trip is Cancelled?

Imagine saving for months, dreaming of turquoise waters and sunny decks, only to have your cruise vacation hijacked by… the stomach flu. It’s a grim reality for some, and recently,…

Brent Wisekey March 16, 2026

Finance

New Dime Design: America’s Birthday & Political Undertones

Imagine reaching into your pocket for some spare change and pulling out… something completely different. That’s the prospect facing Americans in 2026 when the US Mint is expected to release…

Brent Wisekey March 15, 2026