US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were expected to boost the dollar, but instead, recession fears have dragged it down. The US dollar index fell 3% in 24 hours following Trump’s announcement, hitting a low of 101.27 on Thursday. Investors had anticipated that tariffs would be bullish for the dollar and bad for other currencies. However, … Read more
One of women’s basketball’s most iconic rivalries is set to unfold in the national championship game between preeminent programs UConn and South Carolina. The matchup pits a legendary coach, Geno Auriemma, against a young phenom, Dawn Staley, who seeks to take back her program’s legacy. Auriemma, with three national titles under his belt, is already … Read more
The Carol Bike is a game-changing at-home fitness solution for those seeking maximum results in minimal time. Engineered by science, this AI-powered bike delivers double the health benefits in 90% less time compared to regular cardio. Designed for all ages and fitness levels, the Carol Bike offers personalized workouts tailored to individual goals, preferences, and … Read more
Google Chrome users, beware! If you’re seeing a message that your browsing activity is being blocked due to suspected automation tools, it’s likely because of a common browser security setting. Here are the possible causes and solutions: **Why is my website being blocked?** Two main reasons might be responsible for blocking access to this page: … Read more
Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died at 70. Born in Bamako, the city where he passed away, Bagayoko went blind at 15 due to a congenital cataract. After studying music at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind, he met his future wife, Mariam Doumbia, and formed … Read more
A recent study published in Wales suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia, with participants receiving the vaccine showing a 20% lower risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not receive it. Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, with the economic cost of treating and caring for sufferers estimated … Read more
US airstrikes have pounded Houthi targets in Yemen for months, targeting oil refineries, airports and missile sites. President Trump vowed to use “overwhelming force” until the US achieves its goal of forcing the Houthis out of power. However, the Houthi resistance remains resilient, with analysts saying that airstrikes alone cannot compel them to back down. … Read more
Utah gymnastics is on the cusp of history, with a familiar kind of success waiting in store at Saturday’s national finals. The Red Rocks tied with Denver for first place in the Salt Lake City Regional semifinals Thursday night, setting up a four-team showdown that includes No. 5 UCLA and No. 12 Minnesota. Utah, ranked … Read more
Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery will have to make some adjustments to his lineup due to Dylan Holloway’s lower-body injury, which is expected to keep him out for at least a week. Jimmy Snuggerud is in position to benefit the most from this change. In practice on Friday, Snuggerud was skating with Pavel Buchnevich and … Read more
Bill and Melinda French Gates’ youngest daughter, Phoebe Gates, has shared her candid thoughts on growing up in the public eye. In a recent podcast, The Burnouts, co-hosted with Sophia Kianni, 22-year-old Phoebe discussed her insecurities about being labeled a “nepo baby” and forging her own path. Phoebe, who studied Human Biology at Stanford University … Read more