The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its short-term policy rate to “around 0.5 per cent,” the highest in 17 years, following a sharp acceleration in consumer price increases last month. This move came just hours after data showed prices rose at their fastest pace in 16 months, leaving investors cautious and triggering a stock … Read more
In what can be described as a gut-wrenching moment, Baltimore Raven tight end Mark Andrews expressed his deep disappointment after his performance in the team’s divisional playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. The veteran, who missed an opportunity to secure a critical 2-point conversion with a crucial pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the final … Read more
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson has gained significant authority to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies from the agency’s documents after President Trump issued an executive order banning such programs. Ferguson, who previously criticized social media companies for left-leaning content moderation, requested the commission on Thursday to grant him power to … Read more
Stocks on Wall Street are showing a strong bounce back with gains continuing to climb. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite have all seen solid weekly progress, with the indices nearing their highest levels since early December. Strong earnings reports from companies like Netflix and optimism surrounding President Trump’s economic policies … Read more
Blake Lively has accused actor Justin Baldoni of making her “uncomfortable” during a slow-dance scene in the movie *It Ends With Us*. A video leaked online, showing 10 minutes of footage supposedly shot by Baldoni, claims he was “clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism.” However, intimacy … Read more
Mortgage rates have终于slipped below 7%, marking a brief decline after six weeks of increases. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey reveals that the average rate on benchmark 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 6.96%, down from 7.04% last week. This marks the first decline in rates since late December, with one year ago averaging 6.69%. … Read more
It’s been less than a year since Microsoft launched its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered Surface devices, and rumors are swirling about new models likely to debut as soon as this spring. A report from Windows Central highlights that the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 2-in-1 could arrive with 11- to 12-inch screens, Windows on Arm … Read more
** President Signs Far-reaching Hiring Reform to Combat Bias in Federal Workforce In a sweeping order signed by President United States, federal hiring practices are set to undergo significant reforms to restore merit-based hiring while ensuring fairness and compliance with the law. The President directed the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and key … Read more
The upcoming Road to Unova event in Pokemon GO features a paid Masterwork Research quest highlighting the mythical Shiny Meloetta from Unova. Available from February 24 to March 2, 2025, this challenging quest costs US$4.99 (or regional equivalent) and offers tasks that can be completed anytime after purchase. Expect to tackle difficult challenges, similar to … Read more