The absence of US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo from an upcoming G-20 foreign ministers’ meet has sparked speculation that the US is shying away from global leadership roles, potentially benefiting other nations such as those in the BRICS bloc. This development may be a deliberate snub by the US to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, … Read more
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) have introduced Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn the Biden administration’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule capping overdraft fees at banks and credit unions. The committee leaders argue that the rule would limit access to essential … Read more
Nvidia, a leading semiconductor giant, has recently experienced updates that affect its stock price and performance. In this article, we’ll discuss the latest developments and their impact on investors. As of February 14, 2025, Nvidia’s market price was recorded at -0.12%. The company has been making headlines with recent updates, including new product releases and … Read more
British tennis star Emma Raducanu was targeted by a man exhibiting fixated behaviour during her second-round defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The incident occurred on Monday, where the 22-year-old was approached by an individual who showed “fixated behaviour”. Raducanu alerted the chair umpire to the situation and was comforted by opponent Karolina Muchova as … Read more
Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has revolutionized philanthropy by giving away $19 billion in unrestricted gifts to over 2,000 nonprofits since 2019. The median gift size was around $5 million, allowing recipients to spend the funds as they saw fit. Research from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) found that Scott’s … Read more
US lawmakers are pushing to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s $5 cap on bank overdraft fees. Introduced by House and Senate banking committee chairs, the proposal aims to cancel the rule using the Congressional Review Act. The move is part of a campaign against “junk fees” initiated by the Biden administration in its final … Read more
Wildfires generated 4.5 million tons of waste in January, contaminating Santa Monica beaches with toxic ash and debris. Despite being near the Pacific Ocean, the unique smell of soot and ash is overpowering, posing a significant threat to public health. The Los Angeles County Public Works reported that the January wildfires produced nearly half of … Read more
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has vacated the title, clearing the way for Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to battle for the vacant belt at UFC 314. The event is set to take place on April 12 at Miami’s Kaseya Center. Topuria made the announcement after feeling he had cemented his legacy in the featherweight … Read more
Commissioners of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Big Ten Conference announced their support for changing the seeding format in the 12-team College Football Playoff. The move comes as both leagues aim to give their respective teams a more equal chance at advancing to the playoff. While no official changes have been made, the two conferences … Read more
The US housing market has started 2025 on a rough note, with home listings reaching their highest level since 2020. However, demand for homes remains low. This slowdown is attributed to economic uncertainty combined with persistent affordability concerns. In contrast, emerging economies are expected to drive global electricity demand growth at an annual rate of … Read more