The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a change to its retirement age policy starting January 1, 2025. The new policy raises the full retirement age from 66 years and 8 months to 67 years. In 2024, those born in 1958 reached their 66-and-eighth-month birthday, marking the beginning of their full retirement benefits. However, those … Read more
A mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X” has spread to over 400 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak, which began in late October, is marked by fever, headache, cough, and body aches. So far, 31 deaths have been reported, although this number has decreased from last … Read more
China’s consumer inflation has hit a five-month low, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 0.2% in November, below expectations. Factory deflation persists despite stimulus efforts, leaving economists pessimistic about the country’s economic outlook. The slowdown in CPI was largely driven by fresh food prices, which fell 0.6% month-on-month, led by a 2.7% decline in … Read more
Bitcoin price surged past the six-figure threshold on Wednesday night, reaching $99,000 as of Friday morning. To put this into perspective, let’s take a look at what would happen to a $1,000 investment in bitcoin made 10 years ago. According to CNBC calculations, if you invested: – One year ago, your total would be worth … Read more
DOGEN, a Solana-powered meme token, is gaining traction among investors with predictions of an explosive 700% surge in the coming months. The token’s developers tout its strong referral system, which offers generous rewards to users who bring in new investors. Floki Inu and Avalanche are also getting attention for their potential growth, but DOGEN’s high … Read more
Giant Motors Latinoamérica, the only Chinese vehicle manufacturer in Mexico, remains unfazed by the threat of US tariffs on Mexican exports and imports. The company’s CEO, Elías Massri, told Bloomberg that his firm is ready to adapt to any changes in trade policies. Massri said Giant Motors has already weathered two major challenges: the first … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Chicago Bears 38-13 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, led by quarterback Brock Purdy’s impressive performance. In the first half, Purdy completed 16 of 18 passes for 258 yards with two touchdowns and a passer rating of 155.8. Caleb Williams attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, throwing … Read more
Samsung’s upcoming flagship model, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, has generated significant buzz among tech enthusiasts due to its rumored impressive specifications. Although the phone hasn’t been officially announced yet, leaked details suggest it will pack a punch in terms of performance, display, and camera capabilities. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to boast a … Read more
Global stock markets took a hit on Monday, with investors weighing the implications of U.S. inflation data and chip stocks’ decline, while oil and gold prices rose amid geopolitical tensions. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut decision is expected to be cemented this week, with global shares falling 2.05 points or 0.23% to 871.68 in … Read more
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has broken the record for highest-grossing concert tour in history, with a total of $2,077,618,725 in ticket sales. The 149th and final show took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday. The tour sold out every date, with spare tickets being scalped at eye-popping prices or traded within the Swiftie fan … Read more