A missile fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv’s southern Jaffa area overnight, according to Israeli authorities. The projectile was labeled “Palestine 2” and aimed at an Israeli military target in the area. At least a dozen people sustained minor injuries, with over 30 treated for glass fragment injuries or panic attacks. Despite extensive air defenses, … Read more
Investors can take advantage of low interest rates by diversifying their portfolios with growth and dividend stocks. With the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates, several investors are looking for lucrative dividend picks. Three dividend-paying stocks have been highlighted by top Wall Street analysts as reliable options in a lower interest rate environment. These stocks offer … Read more
Party City, the popular party supply store, announced its closure on Friday just days before Christmas, leaving thousands of employees without jobs and customers wondering how to celebrate without their favorite destinations for birthday parties, New Year’s Eve bashes, and Super Bowl gatherings. The company cited “inflationary pressures on costs and consumer spending” as the … Read more
News Corp has agreed to sell its Australian cable TV unit Foxtel to British-owned sports network DAZN for $2.1 billion, including debt. The deal will see News Corp hold a 6% stake in the platform and gain a board seat. Foxtel, launched by News Corp in 1995, has struggled to adapt to changing consumer habits, … Read more
The Times of Israel website experienced technical difficulties, prompting users to wait before accessing the site. According to reports, the issue was due to a need for users to enable JavaScript and cookies in their browsers. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-new-leader-says-all-weapons-in-country-will-come-under-state-control
Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases are on the rise in Chilton County, Alabama, impacting schools and hospitals. Hayden Primary School and Hayden Elementary School will be closed on December 19-20 to minimize the spread. Transportation is also affected due to several bus drivers being out sick. While some students may have to ride … Read more
Tech giants SpaceX, OpenAI, Saronic, and Scale AI are in talks with Palantir and Anduril to form a defense tech consortium that aims to challenge the dominance of established players like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing. The goal is to provide new generations of defense contractors and offer cutting-edge technology to the US government. Initial … Read more
A deadly clash in the northern part of the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of three Israeli personnel, including an officer and two soldiers. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the fatalities occurred during a nighttime operation. Separately, reports indicate that at least 20 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza … Read more
The stock market ended a tumultuous week on a positive note, driven by a favorable inflation reading. On Friday, the Nasdaq composite recovered from session highs and gained 1% to close above its 21-day exponential moving average. Despite a weekly decline of 1.8%, the tech-heavy index showed resilience. The rally was largely attributed to the … Read more
Denzel Washington has taken a significant step in his spiritual journey by receiving a minister’s license. The 69-year-old actor was baptized by Bishop James Pullings Jr. at the Kelly Temple in New York City on Saturday. In an emotional ceremony, Washington expressed gratitude to God and acknowledged that his faith has been a guiding force … Read more