NextEra Energy (NEE) saw its stock jump 5.8% after delivering strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, along with updated growth expectations through 2027. The company highlighted its ability to grow dividends annually by around 10% starting at least in 2026. In addition to solid earnings, NextEra Energy announced a meaningful … Read more
Pete Carroll, a former University of Southern California head coach, is returning to the NFL as the Las Vegas Raiders’ new head coach. The 74-year-old Carroll, who previously coached for the New York Jets (1994) and New England Patriots (1997-1999), will guide the Raiders starting in Week 2 of the upcoming NFL season. His coaching … Read more
President Trump has pledged to lower housing costs, but a major obstacle remains: elevated mortgage rates. This week, mortgage rates ticked downward slightly, though they remain at historically high levels, creating a barrier for many potential homebuyers. In the first week of Trump’s second term, these rates fluctuated minimally before stabilizing—a trend that has drawn … Read more
US equities surged to new highs in 2024, with returns exceeding expectations and propelling the market higher than a decade prior. However, signs of economic tailwind momentum are waning for 2025 as monetary policy easing slows, inflation becomes more persistent, long-term interest rates rise, and US growth softens. From a sentiment perspective, spending on AI … Read more
A new poll reveals that half of U.S. adults now believe moderate drinking—defined as one or two drinks a day—is bad for health, according to a CNN study conducted in January and released this week. This finding is striking because just two decades ago, only 25% of Americans held the same view, as reported by … Read more
Up to seven planets align in the night sky during early 2025 – if you have the right tools, that is! NASA notes these multi-planet views aren’t super rare but don’t occur every year. This is a great time for stargazing, especially in January and February when Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury … Read more
Storm Eowyn caused widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland on Friday, affecting travel, public services, and infrastructure. On Saturday, expect continued chaos as weather warnings, including amber alerts for wind and snow/ice conditions in various regions, are expected to persist through Sunday and into Monday. In Scotland, severe weather warnings such as an amber … Read more
Websites often use various variables to track user interactions with embedded YouTube videos. These tracking mechanisms help improve user experience and enhance video player features. Below are key variables used for this purpose: ### Statistics Tracking – **YSC**: Records unique IDs for YouTube videos viewed, aiding in ad targeting and user engagement analytics. – **yt.innertube::nextId** … Read more
NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum warned of a US power crisis if President Donald Trump delays renewable energy projects. He emphasized the urgency for wind and solar initiatives to meet growing demand while noting alternatives like gas and nuclear will not scale soon enough. Ketchum stressed renewables’ critical role in preventing a potential shortage, urging … Read more
When will audiences be able to stream **‘The Brutalist’**? The film, an epic historical drama directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, is currently playing in theaters. It will expand to 68 North American theaters on Jan. 10 and eventually nationwide later this month. A24, the studio behind the film, typically … Read more