US stocks surged on Tuesday, reversing three days of market carnage, after cheap stocks and signs of trade negotiation sent markets surging ahead of a planned tariff escalation at midnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 930 points, or 2.45%, in midday trading, while the S&P 500 gained 2.3% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.5%. … Read more
Prince Harry, 40, appeared in court to challenge a decision to strip him of his British security detail. His lawyer argued that he was treated unfairly after stepping down from royal duties and moving to the US in 2020. A government panel’s decision to provide “bespoke” security for Harry on an as-needed basis was deemed … Read more
A major fire broke out near Paris’s new court complex on Monday, sending smoke across the city and prompting authorities to urge people to stay away. The blaze occurred at a recycling plant designed to handle household waste for nearly a million residents. Firefighters responded quickly with 60 trucks and 200 personnel, but the fire … Read more
The conflict in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has claimed more journalist lives than major conflicts like the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam War. Since 2000, governments and terrorist groups have suppressed news coverage through various means, leading to a culture of impunity and “news graveyards” in conflict zones. Threats … Read more
The leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been found guilty of embezzling EU funds and barred from running for political office in France for five years. However, her ban from public office will remain in effect despite her appeal. Le Pen was fined €100,000 and received a four-year prison sentence, … Read more
The penultimate episode of “WWE Raw” before WrestleMania 41 took place on Monday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Despite absences from John Cena and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, the momentum towards WrestleMania didn’t slow down. Paul Heyman addressed the chaos that unfolded last week when CM Punk cashed in his favor, … Read more
Stephen Hauser, a renowned neuro-immunologist, has received the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for his groundbreaking work on multiple sclerosis (MS). Hauser’s pioneering research identified B cells as the primary driver of damage to nerve cells in MS patients. His discoveries have revolutionized modern treatment of the disease, leading to therapies that have reduced … Read more
Nintendo Switch cartridges have sparked an unusual interest among gamers – licking and tasting them. The company has addressed the issue, warning against consuming the cartridges due to their bitter taste. According to Nintendo’s Takuhiro Dohta, “we don’t want anybody to be at risk of any unwanted consumption.” To address this concern, the company embedded … Read more
US Treasuries fell on Tuesday, marking the wildest day for bond traders since the pandemic era in March 2020. The decline led to a three basis point increase in yields on 10-year US bonds to 4.21%. This followed a volatile start to the week, where early gains turned into losses. German interest rates also rose, … Read more
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed cautious optimism about the global markets, citing signs that the punishing sell-off triggered by US trade tariffs is starting to ease. Speaking to parliament, she confirmed that markets are functioning effectively and the banking system is resilient, after discussing with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. Reeves also emphasized … Read more