The US housing market has been struggling due to high prices, limited inventory, and rising mortgage rates. However, a new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) identifies 10 metro areas that are poised for a better 2025. These cities offer a favorable financing environment, with lower shares of locked-in homeowners and more opportunities … Read more
California health officials have confirmed a new case of bird flu in a human, bringing the total number of cases to 37 in the state. The latest case was reported in Los Angeles County and involved a person who was exposed to infected livestock at a worksite. The California Department of Public Health has stated … Read more
Two unionized Starbucks locations in Omaha, Nebraska, have closed as part of a nationwide strike by the company’s employees. The strike, which began on Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, has spread to other major cities, including Iowa. More than 500 Starbucks stores across the country have joined the union since its inception in … Read more
Japan Airlines suffered a cyberattack on Thursday, affecting its luggage services and delaying flights at the start of the New Year holiday season. The airline reported that customers could resume purchasing tickets for domestic and international flights after a temporary halt. No personal information was leaked or damaged by computer viruses, according to JAL. The … Read more
Turkey’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%, making it the first rate cut in nearly two years. The move aims to control inflation, which has surged in recent years due to declining foreign reserves and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s economic policies. The Monetary Policy Committee cited slowing demand … Read more
In a significant move, Turkey’s central bank has cut interest rates for the first time in 22 months, making a substantial reduction of €1.5 billion per month. This decision aims to boost economic growth and combat inflation. The latest rate cut is seen as a step towards stabilizing the country’s struggling economy, which has faced … Read more
Apple’s stock surged to a record intraday high on Thursday, driven by increased confidence from Wall Street analysts, including Wedbush’s Dan Ives. Ives raised his price target for Apple shares to $325, predicting a “golden era of growth” for the company in 2025. The analyst believes Apple is entering a multi-year AI-driven iPhone upgrade cycle … Read more
Alaska’s common murre population has been decimated by an extreme marine heatwave linked to climate change, with nearly four million seabirds lost over a three-year period. This marks the largest documented wildlife mortality event in modern history. According to a study published in the journal Science, the murre population in 13 monitored colonies plummeted by … Read more
China has unveiled two cutting-edge sixth-generation fighter jets, sparking excitement and speculation among military analysts. The maiden flights of the fighter jets were recently captured on camera, revealing a sleek and advanced design. According to reports, one of the jets took flight over Chengdu, Sichuan province, with its companion jet acting as “a chase plane”. … Read more
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s preparation was crucial in the Buckeyes’ 42-17 win over Tennessee in the College Football Playoff. In practice, Kelly would deliver a play call with about 10 elements, and Howard would finish calling it before the QB even got the ball out. This shows how dialed in Howard is and demonstrates … Read more