President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have sparked a market rebellion, with investors making big bets on cheap shares and equities worldwide. Despite US stocks taking a 2% hit this week, long-time skeptic Ben Inker is sitting on a 4% gain in his benchmark portfolio. His strategy, which includes international positioning from Japan to Europe, has … Read more
Analysts predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch at $400, with some expecting a higher price point of up to $499. Despite this, they believe the console will sell out quickly due to its impressive game lineup, including new Mario Kart and Pokémon titles. The Switch 2’s strong lineup of games is expected to drive … Read more
Retail store closures continue to plague the industry in 2025, with high-profile chains like Joann fabrics and Walgreens already shuttering locations across the US. Now, Dollar General is joining them, announcing plans to close 141 stores. The company behind Dollar General discount stores and PopShelf retail chain made the announcement as part of its fourth-quarter … Read more
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, praising his administration’s commitment to increased defense spending. The meeting comes ahead of the upcoming Hague Summit, where European leaders are also pledging higher defense budgets. Rutte noted that under Trump’s leadership, the US has raised its defense spending by … Read more
Apple has released two new iPads, the iPad (A16) and iPad Air (M3), both vying for attention from tablet shoppers. Which one is the right choice? In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between these two models to help you decide. The base-model iPad (A16) comes with double the storage of its predecessor … Read more
Internal guidance issued to National Cancer Institute employees has raised concerns over the scrutiny of research on sensitive topics, including vaccines, fluoride, peanut allergies, autism, and obesity. The list, which includes several priorities of the Biden administration, aims to “flag manuscripts, presentations or other communications for scrutiny” if they address these issues. The scope and … Read more
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that the leader of the Islamic State (ISIL) group, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i, also known as Abu Khadija, has been killed by Iraqi security forces with US-led coalition support. The killing is seen as a significant blow to remaining ISIL remnants in Iraq. In 2017, Iraq declared victory … Read more
The 2024 SEC Men’s Conference tournament is underway, with four teams – Auburn, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee – receiving double byes after reaching the quarterfinals in the previous round. In other games, Ole Miss defeated Arkansas on Thursday to set up a matchup against Auburn, while Texas edged out No. 18 Texas A&M in double … Read more
Try this portable and fun crossword puzzle to take a break, where you fill in the blanks with the answers to clues using the menu options available. A new game is released every day in the Games on demand section, allowing you to play anywhere. Paid subscribers can engage with stories and comments, while free … Read more
Millions of people in South Asia marked the Hindu festival of colors, Holi, on Friday by spreading vibrant colored powder and enjoying traditional sweets, music, and dance. The spring celebration is a time for revelry and rebirth, commemorating the triumph of good over evil. Hindus across India and Nepal observed the festival as a national … Read more