US President Donald Trump has called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates despite rising inflation and stagnant consumer prices. In a post on Truth Social on Friday morning, Trump claimed there is “no inflation,” citing lower gas prices, grocery costs, and energy expenses. However, data shows that consumer prices are still rising, with … Read more
President Donald Trump claimed grocery and gas prices are falling, but experts say this is a misleading assertion. Since taking office, grocery prices have accelerated and gas prices have stood essentially flat. Trump’s claim comes despite the fact that overall inflation has eased slightly during his tenure, with a year-over-year rate of 2.4% as of … Read more
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her LGBTQ+ advocacy and Jewish heritage, has died in a house fire at her Minnesota home. The 66-year-old was a self-described “two-hit wonder” with hits like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel.” Her music often tackled sensitive topics such as depression, eating disorders, and queerness. Sobule’s Jewish background was an … Read more
Three companies, VML and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., along with biotech firm The Organoid Company, announced a partnership to create cruelty-free, environmentally friendly luxury leather using Tyrannosaurus rex DNA. However, some researchers are skeptical about the feasibility of their method. The companies aim to harness “the biology of the past” to create high-quality materials for the … Read more
Today, Saturday, May 3, 2025, brings a unique energy under the Leo moon. This celestial alignment affects all zodiac signs, offering insights into their personalities, relationships, and personal growth. Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, and Aries are all impacted by the moon’s passage. Here’s what each sign can expect: … Read more
The United States and Ukraine have signed a deal granting American access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, finalizing a pact months in the making. The agreement, known as the United States-Ukraine Reinvestment Fund, is expected to provide the U.S. with access to rare earth minerals such as titanium and uranium. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal … Read more
A popular website experienced an unexpected outage due to excessive traffic. The issue, which resulted in a 429 Too Many Requests error, was resolved after the site’s administrators took measures to manage the surge in visitors. The cause of the sudden increase in traffic is not yet clear, but it is believed to be related … Read more
Israel launched targeted airstrikes on military targets across Syria and near the presidential palace in Damascus on consecutive nights, sending a “clear message” to the Syrian regime. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, this is an escalation of the conflict, aiming to extend its reach beyond Gaza borders. The move has raised concerns about … Read more
A strategist is warning of a divergence in the US and European markets due to Trump’s trade policies, suggesting investors consider bonds, Europe stocks, and bitcoin. According to Dhaval Joshi, chief strategist for BCA Research’s Counterpoint, the US faces stagflation, while other major economies face deflationary pressure. Trump’s tariffs on China have created a divergence … Read more
Astronomers have been trying to determine how the heaviest elements, like gold, were formed in the universe for decades. Now, new research based on a signal uncovered in archival space mission data may point to a potential clue: magnetars, or highly magnetized neutron stars. Scientists believe that lighter elements such as hydrogen and helium likely … Read more