The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a hawkish turn at its December meeting, sending the S&P 500 (SPX) plummeting 2.95% due to the interest rate decision and Powell’s press conference. The move suggests the Fed is likely making the last of its rate hikes to combat inflation, indicating a shift towards more conservative monetary policies in … Read more
Investors looking for defensive strategies amid market downturns may want to consider these stocks. The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts failed to calm fears, leading to a sell-off that extended the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s longest daily losing streak since 1974. However, some companies have fared better than others. CNBC Pro identified stocks with … Read more
The world is grappling with an increasing number of infectious threats, and it’s essential that the United States strengthens its partnerships and commitments to outbreak surveillance, response, and research worldwide. As physicians responding to outbreaks globally, we’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of inadequate preparedness. The recent “mystery illness” in the Democratic Republic of Congo … Read more
The Cleveland Browns are struggling to find their footing in the 2024 season, with only three games left before entering another offseason of uncertainty. The team’s historically bad offense and numerous injuries have led to a sense of doom and gloom around the franchise. Defensive end Myles Garrett, who is nearing the end of his … Read more
Social Security recipients will face changes in 2025 aimed at keeping benefit payments aligned with inflation and wages. A recent survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute found that many Americans lack a basic understanding of the program, leading to costly financial planning mistakes. Here are three key changes coming to Social Security in 2025: 1. Cost-of-Living … Read more
A homeowner in Orange County, New York, stumbled upon a complete adult mastodon jaw while conducting yard work. The discovery, made with the help of researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange community college, has shed new light on the region’s Ice Age inhabitants. The jaw, along with other bone fragments and … Read more
A recent detection of bird flu has been confirmed in two geese at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory identified avian influenza in a domestic goose and a Canada goose found at the park. The affected birds are believed to be infected with the Eurasian strain of the virus, which is … Read more
Researchers at Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery linking cytomegalovirus (HCMV) to the development of a subset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, suggests that 25% to 45% of people with AD may be affected by this unique subtype of the disease. … Read more
The NFL is gearing up for an exciting Week 16 Saturday doubleheader featuring four top teams in the AFC. The Houston Texans (9-5) will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs (13-1), while the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) will battle the Baltimore Ravens (9-5). Three of these teams have already clinched playoff berths, but there’s still … Read more
Nebraska has confirmed two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in backyard chicken flocks, bringing the total number of reported cases to five this year. The affected areas are Sarpy and Lancaster counties. The latest cases were found in a small backyard flock in Sarpy County and a mixed backyard flock in Lancaster … Read more