The US Treasury market saw its largest monthly gain in seven months, with short-term yields dropping back below 4%. This came after inflation data showed a surprise drop in inflation-adjusted consumer spending, leading some economists to revise their growth forecasts for the first quarter. Yields on two- and three-year notes fell as much as six … Read more
A recent study has raised questions about the data collection practices of popular social media platforms that use a ‘more’ button, similar to those found on Instagram and Facebook. The ‘more’ buttons, often used to display additional content or features, can be misleading as they may actually collect user data. The study’s findings suggest that … Read more
Warren Buffett is preparing for his eventual departure from Berkshire Hathaway, signaling that it won’t be long before Greg Abel succeeds him as CEO. The investing icon has praised Abel, cleared the decks for him, and taken steps to protect his personal legacy. Buffett has spent 60 years transforming Berkshire Hathaway into a $1 trillion … Read more
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marks a significant period for Muslims worldwide. The appearance of the hilal, or new crescent moon, signals its start. However, not everyone can sight the hilal at the same time due to the Earth’s spherical shape and atmospheric conditions. According to the Qur’an, the phases of the … Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford won reelection on Thursday, securing a majority mandate to fight US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canadian imports. The Conservative Party of Ontario won 82 seats, surpassing the required 63-seat majority for a stable government. Ford, who called the early election, campaigned on protecting Ontario’s manufacturing and automotive industries from … Read more
A recent cyberattack on crypto exchange Bybit has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world. Hackers successfully drained an estimated $1.5 billion from a “cold” wallet, marking the largest heist ever recorded. Experts believe this breach is a sign of a new and potentially devastating phase in giant digital-asset thefts. The sheer scale of the exploit, … Read more
The Pokémon Company held a showcase to celebrate Pokémon Day, revealing more details about the upcoming game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The trailer showcased the game’s starting Pokémon, new battle system, and Lumiose City, but its appearance on Nintendo Switch 2 remains uncertain. Reactions to the trailer have been mixed, with some expressing concern over the … Read more
Alphabet-owned tech giant Google is laying off employees in its “People Operations” and cloud divisions as part of internal reorganizations. The company plans to cut costs before expanding spending on AI infrastructure by 2025, according to CFO Anat Ashkenazi. Google has offered buyouts to U.S.-based full-time employees in the “People Operations” division, which will provide … Read more
Access to a website has been denied due to concerns that automation tools are being used. This issue may be caused by: * Javascript being disabled or blocked by an extension * Cookies not being supported by your browser To resolve this, ensure that: – Javascript and cookies are enabled on your browser – These … Read more
NBCUniversal uses cookies on its websites and services to collect information about users’ interactions. This policy explains how cookies work, what types of data are collected, and how users can manage or opt out of cookie tracking. Cookies are small files stored on a user’s device by a website or service. They can be used … Read more