Fundstrat Global Advisors’ head of research Tom Lee believes the recent sell-off in stocks due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs presents an opportunity for investors to buy the market. Contrary to this, cryptocurrencies are yet to show signs of recovery. Lee stated that he expects the S&P 500 to rise higher by mid-year and even … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) has provided the first official look at its upcoming Battlefield game as part of a video revealing what it calls “Battlefield Labs” and an invitation to playtesters. The brief gameplay snippet showcases pre-alpha development, which will help inform player feedback on priorities, improvements, and refinements before the game’s release. Four EA studios … Read more
Neil Gaiman, a bestselling fantasy author, has been sued by a former live-in nanny who claims he raped her multiple times while she worked for his family. Scarlett Pavlovich alleges that Gaiman coerced her into forced sexual encounters as a condition of her employment, and that he had a “decades-long history” of similar behavior towards … Read more
El Salvador has offered to house “dangerous criminals” from anywhere in the world, including those deported from the US, in its jails. This proposal was made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his first overseas tour as top diplomat. Rubio met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and discussed ways to help the … Read more
A recent survey has revealed that nearly half of US adults are unaware of outdated medical advice suggesting that taking an aspirin a day can keep heart attacks away. The new guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend that healthy older adults not take daily low-dose aspirin due to … Read more
OPEC+ has reaffirmed its existing oil-production plans despite President Donald Trump’s calls for lower crude prices. The coalition, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, will maintain current supply levels until the end of this quarter, before gradually increasing output in monthly stages starting from April. This plan is aimed at preventing a surplus and stabilizing … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported softwood lumber from Canada, which could further worsen the ongoing housing affordability crisis in the US. Softwood lumber is a critical ingredient in the US homebuilding industry and is used for framing, roofing, and siding. Economists and homebuilders warn that the tariffs could lead … Read more
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times this year, making it essential to find high-yield savings accounts to maximize earnings. These accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts, with some paying up to 4% APY and more. Online banks lead the way in offering competitive rates due to lower overhead costs. … Read more
Rory McIlroy kicked off his 2025 PGA Tour season with a bang, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday in dramatic fashion. The Northern Irish golfer shot a 6-under 66 to claim his first win of the year and 27th career title. McIlroy’s impressive round saw him surge into contention after starting the weekend … Read more
A pro-Russian paramilitary leader, Armen Sargsyan, died from injuries sustained in an explosion at a residential building in north-west Moscow on Monday morning. The blast occurred 12km from the Kremlin and injured several others, including one of Sargsyan’s bodyguards. Sargsyan, leader of the “Arbat” battalion, was severely injured after being hit by the blast in … Read more