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Iowa landlord loses $700k in alleged Ponzi scheme; $351k divorce award upheld

An Iowa landlord, asserting a $700,000 loss from a Ponzi scheme, sought to reduce his divorce payment but was unsuccessful. The Iowa Court of Appeals confirmed the trial court’s $351,446 ruling. The husband contended his premarital assets should remain separate; however, the court determined these assets were commingled and part of the marital estate. This

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The push for low-cost standoff weapons: Why air forces are turning to glide bombs

The US Air Force is investigating new glide bomb technologies to lower costs associated with missile-led campaigns. Current operations in prolonged conflicts have highlighted the expense of missile usage. The US military is also pursuing powered missile variants to enhance strike capabilities in various scenarios. India is developing similar glide bomb technologies aimed at increasing

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from the Portuguese national team, expressing his intent to relinquish the cherished number 7 jersey following the November international fixtures. With an extraordinary record of 234 caps and 146 goals, he leaves behind a legacy as the all-time leading goal-scorer and appearance maker, concluding a remarkable era in international football.

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Qualcomm has a phone problem, and a price hike won’t fix it

Qualcomm’s Q4 FY26 results show its smartphone chip business in sharp decline, with handset revenue falling 26% to $5.14 billion and missing StreetAccount estimates. Adjusted earnings dropped 28%, chip margins shrank to 24%, and the company is now raising Snapdragon chip prices across its products. A weak forecast and a flat smartphone outlook for 2027

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Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife $30 mn donation gets 10 yr affordable housing plan in Bay Area

Housing Trust Silicon Valley has unveiled an ambitious 10-year initiative aimed at improving affordable housing in the Bay Area. With a generous $30 million backing from MacKenzie Scott, this plan seeks to bolster homeownership initiatives and forge stronger alliances with policy advocacy. The focus is on maximizing current funding and attracting new resources to create

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Trump’s midterm setback may ease tariff pressure on India: Report

The outcome of the 2026 midterm elections could significantly boost India’s leverage in trade negotiations with the US. With Democrats gaining power, Trump’s capacity to enforce harsh tariffs is constrained, alleviating pressure on India. This shift allows India to pursue trade agreements more strategically and carefully, potentially resulting in better deals. Furthermore, new legal constraints

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Does Democrat-held Congress mean end of US immigration, visa chaos? Not exactly

As Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress, they are poised to scrutinize immigration policies more closely. However, the enduring executive powers from the Trump era pose challenges for immediate reforms. Policy shifts will likely be dictated by court decisions instead of congressional mandates due to the presidential veto power.

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