US stock futures surged on Monday as investors sought a rebound from last week’s sharp selloff due to growing fears over the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.51% for its worst weekly performance since October, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite falling 1.66% and 2.51%, respectively. The downturn was triggered by Walmart’s … Read more
Kash Patel is set to assume control of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as its acting director, following a surprise swearing-in ceremony earlier this week. The 5,000-employee agency regulates firearms sales and licensing, working closely with local law enforcement to combat gun crimes. Patel’s appointment comes amid controversy over his handling … Read more
Monster Hunter Wilds’ launch is just around the corner, and Capcom has revealed the global release times for both console and PC versions of the game. The digital edition will go live worldwide on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam starting from February 27 to 28, 2025. Preload times vary depending on the platform. For … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of infecting human cells using the same receptor that helped spread Covid-19. While no human infections have been reported, this finding boosts vaccine makers’ shares and highlights concerns about animal diseases causing deadly outbreaks. Researchers collected the strain from hundreds of bats in southern China and … Read more
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Denmark is set to increase its defense spending by 70% over the next two years, reaching 3.2% of GDP. The move comes as President Donald Trump has urged NATO countries to boost their militaries in response to Russia’s aggression. The increased spending will be driven by a Danish intelligence report warning that Russia may start … Read more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris received the prestigious Chairman’s prize at the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during a tumultuous time in America. In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Harris called the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community, emphasizing … Read more
A partnership between financial services company GA Group and Joann’s term lenders has emerged as the winner in the auction for Hudson-based fabric and craft store chain Joann. The new ownership group, dubbed GA Joann Retail Partnership, plans to retain most of the stores open until May 2024. According to CEO Scott Carpenter, the new … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said progress has been made in reaching an agreement with the US on a rare minerals deal, which would give Ukraine access to lucrative profits from its valuable minerals such as lithium. The proposal, initially rejected by Zelenskyy due to security concerns and the $500 billion price tag, is no longer … Read more
The US Space Force has released a rare photo taken by its secretive X-37B space plane last year while in high-earth orbit. The image was captured during experimental “first-of-kind” aerobraking maneuvers, aiming to safely change the plane’s orbit using minimal fuel. According to the Air Force, this process involves a series of passes through Earth’s … Read more