This year’s gaming landscape has seen its fair share of challenges, from rising development costs to studio closures. However, despite these obstacles, many talented developers have created innovative and captivating games that are worth playing. Here are some of the best releases of 2024, featuring a mix of established franchises and new indie titles. 1. … Read more
Oil prices slid to a three-week low on Friday, closing near $67 a barrel, as technical selling and oversupply fears intensified. A wave of selling by algorithmic traders, known as CTAs, further weighed on the market after both WTI and Brent crude met resistance at their short-term moving averages. The OPEC alliance announced a modest … Read more
Google has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), challenging the agency’s decision to place its payment division under federal supervision. The company claims that the CFPB’s supervision would be “burdensome” and based on an “unsubstantiated number of complaints”. The CFPB had announced supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp, citing customer complaints … Read more
UFC veteran Randy Brown is accusing his opponent Bryan Battle of intentionally missing weight by four pounds in their upcoming bout at UFC 310. During an interview with Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter after the official weigh-ins, Brown expressed frustration and claimed that Battle’s team could have informed him about the weight issues days before the event. … Read more
For generations of Americans, exposure to lead from car exhaust may have contributed to increased rates of depression, anxiety, inattention, and hyperactivity. Researchers analyzed child blood samples from 1940 to 2015 and historical estimates of lead exposure to determine its impact on early development. The study found that leaded gasoline, banned in 1996, was responsible … Read more
The United Auto Workers (UAW) bureaucracy has announced it will not strike or hold further strike votes at Stellantis over grievances related to job cuts until months into 2025, if ever. This decision comes as the union withdraws all local grievances related to its “Keep the Promise” campaign, which aimed to force Stellantis CEO Carlos … Read more
A storied pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” has sold for a record-breaking $1,150,000 on Heritage Auctions’ online auction platform. The shoes were stolen from a museum display in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and later buried in a suburban Minneapolis backyard. The initial bid was $500,000, but it surpassed … Read more
It’s your birthday, and the stars are aligning in your favor! This year, you’re destined for something big, so approach life with confidence and positivity. Remember that every word and action has cosmic importance. Here’s what the zodiac says about each sign on your special day: PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20): Be open to … Read more
Since 2023, most retirees must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from pre-tax retirement accounts at age 73. The first deadline is April 1 of the year after turning 73 and Dec. 31 for future withdrawals. Financial experts warn that timing your first RMD can have significant tax consequences. Pre-tax retirement withdrawals are subject to … Read more
The US stock market closed mixed following the November jobs report, with investors focusing on what it means for the economy and the Federal Reserve’s next move. RJ Gallo, a senior portfolio manager at Federated Hermes, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the expected changes in interest rates. Gallo believes that the recent jobs data was … Read more