Stocks Retreat from Record Highs as Stubborn Inflation Data Weighs on Market
U.S. stocks experienced a pullback on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average falling from recent record highs as investors reacted to a persistent inflation report. The S&P 500 dropped 0.21%, closing at 5,780.05, while the Dow…
MAGA Pushes to End Temporary Work Permit for Foreign Students, Claiming It Hurts American Jobs
In the latest development of the “America First” movement, MAGA hardliners are turning their attention to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, arguing that it is “killing jobs for new American college grads.” This program, initially intended as a short-term…
Ten Dead, 30 Injured in Tragic New Year’s Day Crash in New Orleans; Suspected Shooter in Custody
A devastating incident in New Orleans on New Year’s Day has left ten people dead and at least 30 others injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians. The crash occurred near the intersection of Bourbon Street and…
Five Charged in Connection with Liam Payne’s Death at Buenos Aires Hotel
Five individuals have been charged in connection with the tragic death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction member who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Among those charged are former waiter Braian Paiz and hotel employee Ezequiel…
Biden Family Receives Lavish Foreign Gifts in 2023
In 2023, First Lady Jill Biden received a $20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the most expensive gift given to the Biden family by foreign leaders that year. Jill Biden also received a $14,063 brooch from Ukraine’s…
Zelenskyy Vows to End Russia’s Invasion in 2025 Amid Ongoing Struggles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to continue the fight against Russia in 2025, vowing that his country will do everything in its power to end the nearly three-year-long invasion. In a national address delivered just before midnight on December…
Russia Rejects Trump Team’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine
Russia has firmly rejected the peace proposal reportedly being considered by former President Donald Trump’s team to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposal, which suggests suspending hostilities along the…
Psychic’s 2025 Predictions Include World War 3, Celebrity Ups and Downs, and Economic Challenges
Self-proclaimed psychic Nicolas Aujula, known for his previous claims to have accurately predicted events such as COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, has shared his predictions for 2025. While he envisions some positive advancements, Aujula also warns of significant…
Gaza’s Population Declines by 6% Amid Ongoing Israeli Assault, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The population of Gaza has decreased by 6 percent since the start of the Israeli assault nearly 15 months ago, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS). Around 100,000 Palestinians have fled the enclave, while over 55,000 are…
Endgame in Ukraine: Could 2025 Mark the End of the War?
As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin declared at his end-of-year news conference in December, the situation on the frontlines of the Ukraine war is shifting rapidly. “There is movement along the entire front line. Every day,” Putin said, describing the ongoing…
Scaled-Down New Year’s Celebrations in South Korea to Honor Plane Crash Victims
Local governments across South Korea have opted to scale down or cancel New Year’s events as the nation observes a period of mourning for the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash in Muan-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province. The Seoul Metropolitan…
AI and Robotics Raise New Ethical and Legal Challenges for Society
As artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots increasingly integrate into daily life, their impact is transforming them from simple tools into potential partners and societal entities. With these advancements, significant ethical, privacy, safety, and regulatory concerns are emerging. The release…