US stock markets came perilously close to collapsing after President Donald Trump announced double-digit tariffs on every country and territory. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) trading floor was on the verge of triggering emergency “circuit breakers” due to a 6% decline in the S&P 500 Index, just shy of the 7% threshold that would … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning a surprise visit to Lubbock, Texas, after the state reported a second potential measles-related child death. The investigation into the first death in February has not yet concluded. This trip comes as Texas leads the nation with 481 reported measles cases since late January. Kennedy’s decision has … Read more
UConn (2) will face off against reigning champions South Carolina (1) in the women’s college basketball championship game on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET and air live on ABC. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has led her team to a perfect 3-0 record in national championship games, … Read more
CM Punk and Paul Heyman are reunited as a result of a long-held favor. During last night’s SmackDown episode in Chicago, Punk revealed the favor that has been owed to him for years. The favor dates back to 2006 when Heyman was fired by Vince McMahon and Punk’s ally was gone from WWE. On his … Read more
Russian investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev made a calculated move last week by posting an image of his flight plan on social media, highlighting the presence of a senior sanctioned Russian official at the White House during meetings with US officials. The meeting aimed to appease Donald Trump, who has expressed anger over the status of … Read more
US President Donald Trump has agreed with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s counterpart, Lam Dong, to discuss a potential tariffs deal. The two leaders have pledged to meet soon in Vietnam to finalize the agreement. Vietnam is seeking to avoid paying 46% tariffs on its exports to the US. In a call, Trump described … Read more
Tesla’s new Model Y, dubbed “Juniper,” has caused a stir in the market with its release as a fully-loaded $60K Launch edition and later a base All-Wheel Drive model at $48,990. This shift is driven by two opposing forces: loyal Tesla fans eager to upgrade, and disgruntled owners selling their vehicles due to CEO Elon … Read more
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has urged her supporters to “follow the example” of American civil-rights advocate Martin Luther King as they prepare for a rally in Paris against a court ruling that convicted her of embezzlement and banned her from holding public office. The conviction, which could potentially end her presidential hopes for 2027, … Read more
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Brazil at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, thanks to goals from Trinity Rodman and Lindsey Heaps. Trinity Rodman scored just five minutes into her return to the international stage, netting the first goal with a precise finish from outside the box. The forward, who … Read more
SMU names Adia Barnes its new women’s basketball coach after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the team to the national championship game four years ago. The Mustangs are coming off a 10-20 record in their first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a 2-16 record in league games. Barnes replaces Toyelle Wilson, … Read more