Portugal is set for its third snap election in three years due to mounting pressure over a scandal involving Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s business dealings. The controversy, known as Spinumviva, has sparked widespread concern about the prime minister’s ties to government contracts and led to his resignation last November. A year ago, Portugal held an … Read more
Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon expressed optimism about the US economy, despite concerns over tariff uncertainty. After President Trump’s visit to the Business Roundtable, Solomon told Fox Business that the business community understands the president’s intentions behind tariffs but wants lower tariffs worldwide. Solomon praised the administration for being engaged with the business … Read more
Mickey Fitzpatrick, played by Amanda Seyfried, is the protagonist of Peacock’s Long Bright River, a prestige crime drama that follows her journey as a young cop patrolling Kensington, Philadelphia’s crime-ridden neighborhood. The show explores themes of choice, redemption, and corruption within the police force. Adapted from best-selling novel Liz Moore, Long Bright River delves into … Read more
US bond markets slid on a volatile trading day, driven by concerns about the escalating global trade war overshadowing cooling inflation data. The two-year Treasury yield dropped four basis points to its lowest point of the session before recovering, while the 10-year yield surged as high as 4.33%. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-12/us-bonds-shrug-off-cooler-inflation-with-fed-cut-views-intact
A New York woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Girl Scouts and cookie manufacturers alleging that some cookies contain heavy metals and pesticides. According to the complaint, a recent study found that all 24 sampled cookie flavors had at least four of five heavy metals, including lead and arsenic, as well as the … Read more
As European nations face stretched armed forces and constrained defence budgets, some countries are exploring the option of reinstating compulsory military service as a means to bolster their troops. NATO allies are considering conscription to address the alliance’s defence shortcomings. The idea is not new, as several European countries have already implemented mandatory military service … Read more
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned shippers that any vessel traveling through the region, including those linked to Israel, is a target for attack. The warning was issued after four-day deadline expired without aid shipments being allowed into Gaza. The Houthis claim their actions are driven by a desire to pressure Israel to reopen crossings and … Read more
A recent experiment conducted by Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spacecraft has successfully started drilling into the lunar surface, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to better understand the geology of the Moon. After touching down on the Moon just days earlier, the lander quickly met its demise when it stumbled and fell onto … Read more
A quiet revolution is brewing in the market for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, with Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) and Roche Holdings (RHHBY) gaining ground on incumbent Novo Nordisk (NVO). The two companies have signed agreements to produce GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which could challenge Novo Nordisk’s dominance in the market. Viking has partnered with CordenPharma to manufacture its … Read more
Goldman Sachs has lowered its target price for the S&P 500, citing the impact of the Trump administration’s ongoing tariff policy on stock market valuations. The move comes as Wall Street strategists grapple with the challenges posed by ever-changing trade policies. In a surprise move, JPMorgan reiterated its year-end S&P 500 target but expressed caution … Read more