Wealthy Americans have once again boosted spending, according to the latest earnings report from American Express. The company’s shares fell 0.64% on April 17, despite a surge in revenue. The good news for investors is that consumer spending remains strong among high-income households. This trend is a positive sign for the overall economy and suggests … Read more
For the first time in eight seasons, 911 has killed off a core cast member. Captain Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause, sacrifices his life to save his crew in the April 17 episode “Lab Rats.” The show’s creator and co-creator Tim Minear and executive producers acknowledged this bold move as a fitting conclusion for … Read more
Lexar’s new PLAY PRO 900MB/s Express microSD cards have been selling out quickly, but they’re now back in stock with discounts. The 1TB model is available for $173.05, down from its usual price of $200. The 256GB and 512GB variants are also in stock at slightly lower prices. These new models claim the title of … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) is celebrating its 35th anniversary by releasing a new image series of stunning galaxies, including the iconic Sombrero Galaxy. The first installment in the series features a revised image of NGC 346, while a new image of the Sombrero Galaxy reveals finer detail and more background stars. Located 30 million … Read more
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WWE’s WrestleMania 41 Kickoff event is taking place today (April 18) live at 5:30 p.m. EST in Las Vegas. The pre-show, once called a “press conference,” has been rebranded as the “Kickoff.” This year’s guest list includes WWE World Heavyweight champion Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, IYO SKY, Seth Rollins, and Intercontinental titleholder Bron Breakker. … Read more
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, finding deep earthquake activity beneath the surface that challenges current understanding of how continents form and operate. Seismologist Deborah Kilb, who analyzed decades of seismic data, noticed a series of deep earthquakes occurring under the mountain range at depths where the … Read more
The US economy is in a solid position despite market turmoil and recession warnings sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff escalation. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the disconnect between strong economic data and a gloomy outlook, attributing it to a lag in data release. Measures of the economy like inflation and hiring are released … Read more
China has officially announced that it has successfully rescued a pair of satellites after launch failure, marking a major milestone in the country’s growing space program. The two satellites, named DRO-A and DRO-B, were part of a mission to provide navigation services for spacecraft. After a glitched launch in March 2024, efforts to dispose of … Read more
Mariska Hargitay’s character Olivia Benson faces a devastating loss when Maria Recinos, the young girl she rescued from child pornographers years ago, is brutally murdered in an upcoming Law & Order crossover event. The promo reveals Benson’s emotional reaction as she grapples with getting justice for her former protégée. The story takes place during a … Read more