US bond yields surged to their highest level in over a year, driven by speculation surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s potential impact on financial markets. The 30-year Treasury yield rose as much as 5 basis points on Monday to 4.86%, its highest since November last year. This climb was partly due to reduced demand for the … Read more
A group of Donald Trump’s MAGA allies is launching a new ETF focused on investing in companies that reject diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which Trump has railed against. The fund aims to exclude companies with DEI quotas in hiring or promotions, including Starbucks, Best Buy, and United Rentals equipment company. Trump supporters see … Read more
Will Smith has sparked speculation about his involvement in the upcoming fifth Matrix movie after sharing a cryptic video on Instagram. The actor claims he was once offered the role of Neo but turned it down to work on Wild Wild West. However, Entertainment Weekly confirms that Smith is not involved in the new film. … Read more
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is once again a top contender for the league-wide passing award, earning him nomination for the FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week honors in Week 18. In Denver’s decisive 38-0 win over the Chiefs, Nix completed 26-of-29 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his impressive skills. The … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as party leader and prime minister amid growing pressure from within his own Liberal Party. The decision comes after months of declining approval ratings due to mounting frustration over economic issues such as inflation and rising costs of living. Trudeau said he will step … Read more
CES 2025 is underway in Las Vegas, with major tech companies showcasing their latest innovations. Here are the top announcements from Day 1 of the conference. Samsung is finally releasing its home robot, Ballie, which will be available in 2025. The ball-shaped robot can autonomously drive around your home to complete tasks and connect to … Read more
The Miami Dolphins ended their 51st consecutive season without a Super Bowl win after being eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday evening. The team’s disappointing performance was marked by controversy surrounding star receiver Tyreek Hill, who hinted at potentially leaving the franchise. Coach Mike McDaniel expressed his intention to return for another year, but will … Read more
North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards its eastern waters on Monday, causing regional tensions to rise as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea. The Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that the 1,100km-long missile splashed down in waters near Pyongyang. Blinken reaffirmed trust with South Korean acting President Choi during his visit, … Read more
Jimmy Butler’s suspension has sparked rumors of a potential trade to the Phoenix Suns or other teams. Butler will be expected to rejoin the Heat and play in games if he’s still on the roster at the end of his seven-game suspension. However, the team is not interested in having him remain away from the … Read more
A new study has found that the increasing use of pharmaceuticals in America is releasing toxic “forever chemicals” into the environment through wastewater. The research suggests that large municipal wastewater treatment plants are unable to remove these substances entirely, leaving them to contaminate waterways and ecosystems. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/01/06/prescription-drugs-toxic-chemicals-pfas-water-supply