Gold prices may not be as bullish as expected due to the rising threat of tariffs, according to historical trends. Research suggests that high tariffs lead to poor gold performance, countering a popular narrative that higher tariffs boost the metal’s value. As tensions escalate, investors should consider this aspect when making decisions about their gold … Read more
A surge in respiratory illnesses, including flu cases, has hit Kentucky schools, prompting health officials to urge vaccination and caution. The CDC reports that flu cases have reached their highest levels since 2009, with Kentucky’s cases mirroring the trend. Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky Commissioner of Public Health, advises people to be mindful of virus spread … Read more
The US Treasury Department has named Rodney Hood, a former credit union regulator, as the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), which oversees the nation’s largest banks. Hood will replace Michael Hsu and assume his role from February 10. Hood previously served as chairman of the National Credit Union … Read more
German conservatives, including CDU leader Friedrich Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder, have vowed to form a “firewall” against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The two leaders told supporters that an election win on February 23 would prove the best way to contain the AfD’s rise. In contrast, thousands of protesters in cities … Read more
New York City’s live poultry markets have been ordered shut for a week due to seven cases of avian flu detected in the metropolitan area. The state’s decision came as a precautionary measure, with Governor Kathy Hochul citing an “abundance of caution.” The closures will impact the remaining poultry in the markets, forcing vendors like … Read more
As AI adoption gains momentum, organizations are grappling with common hurdles related to governance, security, and cost management. The swift introduction of AI tools, often lacking established standards, has sparked concerns about data visibility, risk management, and responsible usage. As security teams and developers collaborate to address emerging risks, they must prioritize measures to prevent … Read more
The US is facing a severe egg shortage due to an ongoing avian influenza outbreak, causing prices to skyrocket. According to federal statistics, the average price of a dozen eggs rose from $2.51 in December 2022 to $4.15 in December 2023. Waffle House has even started adding a 50-cent surcharge for each egg. The shortage … Read more
Defense tech firm Anduril is in talks for a new funding round worth $2.5 billion, which would bring its valuation to up to $28 billion. The deal is led by Founders Fund, with the company investing a record $1 billion. This latest raise follows a previous massive $1.5 billion round six months ago, which valued … Read more
Two major Chinese-owned ecommerce platforms, Temu and Shein, are temporarily raising prices and unlisting products in response to new tariffs on Chinese imports announced by President Donald Trump. Sellers on both platforms reported a significant decrease in orders and some products became unavailable without notice. Temu controls the prices consumers pay for products, rather than … Read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper has successfully deployed its star trackers, capturing images of stars 150-300 light-years away during its journey to Jupiter. The spacecraft is still 1.6 billion miles from its destination and will reach Jupiter’s orbit in 2030. The star trackers use the position of stars to determine the spacecraft’s orientation, crucial for pointing telecommunications … Read more