The US stock market has rebounded from sluggish trading at the start of the new year, defying investor worries about economic growth and inflation. Despite low trading volumes, stocks on major indexes surged on Tuesday, ending a three-day losing streak. Market experts attributed the gains to renewed optimism over the government’s fiscal policy and interest … Read more
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser will become the first solo female host of the ceremony next week. In a recent interview with CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister, Glaser discussed her approach to roasting celebrities and social media comments. Glaser stated that she won’t tolerate “mean mugs” or jokes that are intended to humiliate others. Instead, she aims … Read more
Xavier Musketeers’ 0-4 start on the road and 1-5 away from home continued as they fell to Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. The Musketeers trailed by as many as 13 points early but rallied twice in the second half, only to come up short. The Hoyas took control with a strong defensive performance, holding … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued recall warnings for oysters from Washington state distributed in Oregon due to contamination concerns, as well as frozen broccoli from Braga Fresh sold at Walmart stores. A batch of frozen broccoli with a Dec. 10, 2024, best-by date is suspected to be contaminated with listeria, posing a … Read more
Pennsylvania is bracing for a potential outbreak of bird flu as hundreds of thousands of people gather at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. The state Department of Agriculture has taken extra precautions to prevent transmission, including requiring milk processors and shippers to test samples from bulk milk tank trucks. As of December 31, there have been … Read more
The Social Security Administration will issue its first round of payments for 2025 on Wednesday, January 8, based on recipients’ date of birth and type of benefits. Almost 73 million payments are sent each month, including retired workers, surviving spouses, and recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. For retirees, payments are … Read more
After nearly two decades of development, Blue Origin, the private space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is finally set to launch its New Glenn rocket into orbit. The historic launch is expected to make Blue Origin a major player in the rapidly growing private space industry. The launch, scheduled to take place at Cape Canaveral … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplayed the criticism of his team from TNT analyst Charles Barkley, saying he didn’t watch Barkley’s clip and finding his comments “ludicrous.” The exchange came after Redick recently criticized the national media for not celebrating the NBA enough. Redick said he was asked about the declining TV ratings and … Read more
The Mediterranean diet has topped U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of best diets for the eighth year in a row, scoring a 4.8 out of 5 based on nutritional completeness, health risks and benefits, long-term sustainability, and evidence-based effectiveness. The diet was ranked as the top overall diet, followed by the DASH diet, … Read more
A concerning trend is unfolding across the United States as 40 states report high or very high levels of illness, according to government health data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in flu cases, with several seasonal strains driving the outbreaks. Pediatric hospitals have been flooded with patients infected … Read more