A nationwide economic blackout rally took place in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, with hundreds of community members participating to protest against President Donald Trump’s policies. The event is part of a broader effort to get lawmakers’ attention and aims to discourage non-essential purchases on Friday, February 28. The rally focuses on several key issues, including the … Read more
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Athens to mark the second anniversary of a train crash that killed 57, sparking widespread protests across Greece. The demonstration was attended by over 170,000 people, with more than 325,000 taking part nationwide. Protesters claimed the government was involved in a cover-up of evidence, hindering investigations into the … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold security consultations on Friday after an Israeli delegation returned from Cairo with no agreement on extending the Gaza ceasefire. The 42-day truce, which began last month and halted 15 months of fighting, is set to expire on Saturday. Netanyahu’s meeting comes amid concerns over the lack … Read more
The S&P 500 (SPX) dropped on Friday after the release of January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, which showed a 2.5% annual inflation rate. This matches economists’ expectations but falls short of what investors were hoping for to sway the Federal Reserve’s pause on interest rate cuts. The PCE data is crucial for measuring the … Read more
Citigroup has mistakenly credited a customer with $81 trillion instead of the correct amount of $280, highlighting the bank’s ongoing operational issues. The error occurred in April and was initially missed by two employees before being caught by a third employee 1.5 hours later. The incident was reported to the Federal Reserve and the Office … Read more
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has made history by capturing its first images of asteroid Donaldjohanson, marking a significant milestone in its mission to explore the outer solar system. The images were taken on February 20 and 22 using the high-resolution L’LORRI camera and show the asteroid against a backdrop of distant stars. The flyby of Donaldjohanson … Read more
The number of people with measles in Texas has risen to 146, as the outbreak led to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child. The cases are concentrated in nine counties, including nearly 100 in Gaines County, and 20 patients have been hospitalized. This is the largest outbreak in Texas in nearly 30 years. The … Read more
The 2025 Academy Awards are shaping up to be a night of unpredictability and excitement, according to CEO Bill Kramer. With numerous wide-open races in several categories, including Best Picture, Kramer expressed hope that the drama will unfold only on Oscar stage itself. This year’s award season has seen a flurry of sporadic winners, with … Read more
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died at 39. The cause and manner of death are still undetermined by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Trachtenberg was found dead early Wednesday after being unresponsive. Her family declined an autopsy, which was respected … Read more
LeBron James has been under intense scrutiny for nearly two decades as the face of the NBA. With almost 20 years of career experience, he’s faced numerous challenges, including constant media attention and pressure to perform. Despite his success, James acknowledges that being the face of the league comes with its downsides. Recently, Minnesota Timberwolves … Read more