A total of 21 states will increase their minimum wage on January 1, 2025, affecting over 9 million workers across the US. The Economic Policy Institute analysis found that nearly half of the US states are set for minimum wage hikes this year. The states with the new minimum wages include Alaska ($11.91), Arizona ($14.70), … Read more
Oregon ended 2024 with over 1,000 reported whooping cough cases, its highest tally since 1950. Lane County led the state with 315 confirmed cases. The two-year death toll stands at two, prompting health officials to urge vaccination against the illness to prevent transmission. Source: https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-has-highest-whooping-cough-case-count-since-1950
The number of norovirus outbreaks in the United States has increased significantly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the week ending December 5, 91 new outbreaks were reported, a 22% increase from the previous week in November. Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. … Read more
Tesla’s market valuation surpassed $1 trillion in the late-year rally, but sustaining this momentum will be a challenge in 2025. Key questions for the new year include how Elon Musk’s foray into politics will impact the company. Additionally, Tesla’s rollout of new projects, such as a cheaper electric vehicle and redesigned vehicles, is expected to … Read more
The final trading day of 2024 is today, with investors hoping the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 end their worst month since April on a high note. US stock futures are pointing higher, as investors prepare to take a break from trading with the New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday. Tesla shares are … Read more
A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Shasta County, California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever. The ticket matched all six numbers and is estimated to be worth $549.7 million. This marks the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history. No one has won the … Read more
Country music fans are in for a treat as CBS celebrates its annual New Year’s Eve broadcast, “Nashville’s Big Bash.” This year’s show features an impressive lineup of country and pop hitmakers, including Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer, Eric Church, Post Malone, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more. The five-hour marathon … Read more
US stock markets experienced a downturn today, with the S&P 500 declining by 1.07% and the NASDAQ falling almost 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped almost 1%. Despite this, certain stocks garnered significant attention from investors. Key movers included Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), whose stock surged 36.14% to close at $3.39, driven … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is closely monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza A virus, which remains a low-risk threat to the general public. Despite this, experts warn that available treatments and vaccines are insufficient to prevent severe disease. NIAID Director Jeanne M. Marrazzo and chief of the Respiratory Diseases Branch Michael G. Ison emphasize … Read more
Apple is kicking off 2025 by offering a free trial period to its popular streaming service, Apple TV+. From January 3rd to January 5th, customers can access the entire library of exclusive content for free on any device that supports Apple TV+, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and more. During this preview … Read more