Investors shifted focus to US government bonds as expectations for American economic growth slowed, alleviating pressure on stocks. The rally prevented a third straight daily loss of yields, which had reached their highest levels this month. Bond investors largely ignored recent data showing slower inflation, attributing it to the Trump administration’s trade policy. Global rates … Read more
A slowdown in demand is affecting companies across the retail and travel industries, with CEOs from strong firms such as Delta, Walmart, and Dick’s Sporting Goods striking cautious tones. The decline is partly due to President Donald Trump’s trade war, which has raised prices for consumers and dampened spending. Inflation remains higher than the Federal … Read more
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed his disappointment and frustration after the team’s 113-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. Bickerstaff was “disgusted” by the referees’ treatment of his players, particularly when it came to technical fouls. The Thunder’s strong defensive performance, led by game-high scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (48 points), was a major … Read more
Vermont Governor Phil Scott discussed the energy portion of his affordability agenda, citing the impact of Canadian tariffs on the state’s economy. The Republican governor noted that his administration is implementing tax relief proposals to address challenges, including exempting military pension tax and expanding the child tax credit. Scott emphasized the need for Vermonters and … Read more
The World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease Is About to Get Worse Tuberculosis (TB), a near-perfect predator, has regained its status as the world’s deadliest infectious disease, with over 100 million deaths in the decades since the discovery of the cure. The microbe causes one in seven deaths and can lead to lung collapse, severe weight loss, … Read more
Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for specific bottles of its Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, due to the potential for cracked or damaged glass. The recall affects about 61,500 bottles in two lot codes: 2024/28/11 24 2027/19/12 and 2024/271/11 24 2027/18/12. The affected bottles were sold between December 27, 2024, and January 28, 2025, … Read more
A recent outbreak of measles cases across the US has sparked a heated debate over vaccination, with some calling for alternative treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges Americans to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the highly contagious viral infection. However, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy … Read more
SpaceX has successfully launched its 13th dedicated smallsat rideshare mission, Transporter-13, on March 15, carrying dozens of small satellites into orbit. The mission included payloads from the US military and intelligence agencies, as well as commercial startups. The National Reconnaissance Office’s technology demonstrator was one of the payloads on board, consisting of two cubesats designed … Read more
US officials have rejected “entirely impractical” demands made by Hamas in talks to extend the Gaza ceasefire, leaving the fate of a truce hanging in the balance. The first phase of the temporary truce ended on March 1, and US envoy Steve Witkoff proposed extending it until mid-April, including the release of 11 Israeli hostages … Read more
A 54-year-old man from Maryland has been banned from flying with United Airlines after attacking a gate agent at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday. The violent altercation, caught on video, occurred when the passenger was trying to board a flight that had already been canceled. Christopher Stuart Crittenden, a retired fire department captain, was … Read more