Citi and Bank of America have withdrawn from a global climate alliance for banks, citing concerns about regulatory requirements and potential impact on business. The move comes as governments worldwide push for increased environmental regulations in the financial sector. The United Nations-backed Financial Stability Board (FSB) had launched the Climate Action Framework to help banks … Read more
Yellowstone National Park is a iconic destination, attracting over 4 million visitors annually. Its hot springs and geysers are its main draw, with the most famous being Old Faithful. This park boasts an incredible array of geological features, making it a must-visit for nature lovers. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, Yellowstone sits atop a … Read more
A voluntary precautionary advisory has been issued by Braga Fresh, a salad and vegetable company, due to potential contamination of its bagged broccoli florets sold in Walmart stores across several states, including Utah. The affected product, 12-ounce Marketplace Broccoli Florets, may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infections. The US Food and … Read more
MicroStrategy has made its eighth consecutive weekly bitcoin purchase, spending around $209 million on 2,138 new bitcoins at an average price of $97,837 per coin. The company now holds a total of 446,400 bitcoins, bringing its year-to-date “bitcoin yield” to 74.1%. This latest round of buying was funded through at-the-market share sales as part of … Read more
As the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path adjustment suggests inflation may stickier than expected, investors should consider these top 8 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for 2025. These ETFs provide diversification tools across various themes, including Treasuries, financial stocks, consumer stocks, cryptocurrencies, and volatility. The upcoming year is expected to bring economic uncertainty, with the Federal Reserve’s … Read more
Microsoft has kept a secret from its customers – you don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees for the Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With a lifetime license, available now for just $60, you can own these essential tools without the need for constant updates or internet access. Unlike Microsoft 365, which costs … Read more
A severe rainstorm has worsened the already dire living conditions for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, leaving children “freezing and hungry”. At least 100 tents were damaged in Khan Younis, with hundreds more flooded, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa. Residents, including those who have been displaced over six times since the … Read more
Film Independent president Josh Welsh, who died on December 31 after a five-year battle with colon cancer, was a tireless champion of independent voices in the film industry. He started out as an actor and began volunteering at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 1996 before joining the organization’s staff over two decades ago. Welsh … Read more
The US government’s fund for compensating Bernie Madoff’s former customers is closing its doors. The Madoff Victim Fund has distributed over $131 million in its final round of payments, bringing the total amount of compensation to $4.3 billion shared by nearly 41,000 people across 127 countries. Each person receiving compensation will recover almost 94% of … Read more
The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to kick off the new year, peaking early on Friday morning. Under ideal conditions, observers can expect up to 200 meteors per hour, while clearer skies will yield around 20-30 meteors per hour. To maximize viewing opportunities, head to an area with minimal light pollution in the Northern Hemisphere, … Read more