The Palestinian Authority (PA) has launched a crackdown on armed groups in the Jenin refugee camp, seeking to win favor with Israel and the US. The operation, which began in early December, has been criticized as serving the interests of Israel over supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom and self-determination. Experts say the PA’s move … Read more
Samsung’s Good Lock is set to revolutionize the way users customize One UI without needing root access or complex mods. Initially limited to certain regions and only available through the Galaxy Store, Good Lock will now be accessible on the Google Play Store in all countries starting 2025. This expansion marks a significant shift in … Read more
Grocery chain Trader Joe’s will open a dozen new stores nationwide, including three in Maryland and two in the D.C. area, starting in 2025. The latest location is set to open at Rockville’s Town Square on N. Washington Street, marking the third store in the city. Maryland will be home to 11 Trader Joe’s locations, … Read more
Scientists and engineers are constantly pushing boundaries and making new discoveries that may one day drive the future. Here are five emerging innovations that could significantly impact various industries. A DNA computer is one step closer to reality, with researchers demonstrating a prototype capable of computation, data access, and modification. This breakthrough has potential applications … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered a rare apology to his Azerbaijani counterpart over the crash of a passenger jet that occurred in Russian airspace. The incident happened across the Caspian Sea from Chechnya and killed 38 of the 67 people on board. Putin’s apology acknowledged that the tragedy occurred in Russian airspace, but stopped … Read more
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US President-elect Donald Trump plans to remove Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship, potentially making them private companies again. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman expects this move in the next two years, with a public listing possible by 2026. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to expand home lending and buying home loans from … Read more
As the new year begins, many people are making changes to their jobs, healthcare coverage, and New Year’s resolutions. However, they may also need to adjust to changes made by the government regarding taxes, retirement accounts, and Social Security. For retirees and workers, it’s essential to be aware of the five key changes affecting Social … Read more
US Bankruptcy Judge Kate Stickles approved a last-minute sale of 200 to 400 stores from Big Lots to Variety Wholesalers, preserving around 5,000 to 10,000 jobs. The deal was reached after an initial bankruptcy plan fell apart, and the new owners will take on the stores’ distribution centers and intellectual property. However, financial terms were … Read more
Stocks erased session gains on the first trading day of 2025, as Wall Street returned from holiday. The S&P 500 fell 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 0.7%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also declined 0.9%. Bond yields and the US Dollar Index rose on Thursday, with the 10-year treasury yield increasing by … Read more