Gold prices have broken through the $3,000 an ounce barrier, driven by a surge in central-bank purchases and investor demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. Analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, and Macquarie Group are bullish on gold, citing growing anxiety about the global economy and concerns over inflation expectations. The bank’s … Read more
US stocks rose on Monday, March 17, despite a lower-than-expected increase in retail sales in February, which intensified concerns about the economy’s trajectory. The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, while the Dow industrials climbed 0.9% and the Nasdaq ended 0.3% higher. Intel shares surged 6.8% after the company named a new CEO who plans to purchase … Read more
The Washington Commanders have another chance to improve their roster after last season’s surprising appearance in the NFC Championship. With former No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels in the backfield, the team now looks to address its defensive line weaknesses with a crucial draft pick. Draft expert Garrett Podell has identified Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku … Read more
A recent forecast by Tourism Economics has downgraded its outlook on international travel to the US, predicting a 5.1% decline in visits and an 11% drop in spending by foreign tourists. The decline is attributed to President Trump’s “America first” stance, which has led to a global backlash due to tariffs and friendlier approach towards … Read more
247sports.com, a popular sports news website, experienced technical issues when users attempted to access the site. The error message displayed read “You don’t have authorization to view this page” with an HTTP status code of 403. When attempting to reload the page, the same error persisted. This indicates that the website’s security measures are in … Read more
A recent surge by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the German Bundestag election has raised concerns about the future of democracy in the country. The AfD, far-right, and anti-establishment parties combined to win 42% of the popular vote, while the traditional establishment parties – the centre-left SPD, centre-right CDU, and centrist FDP – … Read more
Actor Chris O’Donnell is joining the cast of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville in a series regular role. He will play Captain Don Sharpe, a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his son. O’Donnell, known for his long-running role on NCIS: Los Angeles, is the first cast member to join the … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging deer in Washtenaw County, marking the state’s 15th county to report the fatal neurologic disease. The buck was seen acting ill in Salem Township, which is located in southeastern Michigan. In neighboring Jackson County, 39 deer have … Read more
The US and EU are in a trade standoff that threatens over $9.5 trillion worth of annual trade, according to the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU. The dispute began with the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, prompting retaliation from the EU. European businesses have responded by threatening higher tariffs … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O’Brien will reprise his hosting duties at the 98th Oscar ceremony next year. This marks one of the earliest renewals for an Oscar host, following his successful debut last year. O’Brien’s first experience was well-received by audiences and critics alike, delivering a five-year ratings … Read more