US stocks staged a rebound to close mostly higher on Friday, despite concerns over an economy in contraction and ongoing trade tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, while the S&P 500 increased by 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite closed just 0.1% lower. The day’s opening was marked by a Commerce Department report showing the … Read more
The NFL imposed fines on Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and his son after a prank call was made during the draft. The call, which targeted now-Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, resulted in a $250,000 fine for the team and an additional $100,000 penalty for Ulbrich’s son. Additionally, several other players received prank calls, including … Read more
A proposed tax and border bill in the US House of Representatives includes language that would grant President Donald Trump broad executive powers to delete federal regulations. The bill, written by the House Judiciary Committee, consolidates antitrust enforcement powers at the Justice Department and allows Republicans to potentially overturn reams of government regulations during Trump’s … Read more
NASA’s Juno mission has shed new light on Jupiter’s northern reaches, revealing fierce winds, massive cyclones, and volcanic activity on its fiery moon Io. The data collected by the Jovian orbiter provides insights into the moon’s inner structure and volcanic activity, as well as a better understanding of Jupiter’s fast-moving jet stream. According to Scott … Read more
The US economy experienced a significant contraction in the first quarter of 2025, shrinking by an annualized rate of 0.3 percent. This marks a reversal from nearly three years of steady growth and has raised concerns about an impending recession. A recent report highlights that tariff-related uncertainty led to a decrease in spending patterns, with … Read more
A huge explosion at a strategic port in southern Iran has killed 70 people and injured nearly 1,200. The blast occurred at the Shahid Rajaee port, which handles 85% of Iran’s shipping container traffic. Iranian officials have said they found “false statements” in the documentation for a shipment believed to have triggered the explosion. Investigators … Read more
As we age, our brains undergo natural changes that can lead to memory issues. However, some lapses may be more than just a normal part of aging. Neurologists recommend paying attention to these signs to determine if you should worry about your memory. In midlife, it’s common to experience forgetfulness, but when certain tasks become … Read more
Kaia Gerber’s boyfriend, actor Lewis Pullman, faced awkward questions about his relationship with the 23-year-old model during a recent red carpet appearance for his new Marvel movie Thunderbolts*. Lewis dodged queries, saying “my family is my date” when asked if he brought a plus-one to the event. The star of Sleepless In Seattle and Top … Read more
Lars Klingbeil, a 47-year-old Social Democratic Party (SPD) veteran, has been appointed as Germany’s next vice chancellor and finance minister in the incoming centrist coalition government. He will replace Joerg Kukies, who has only held the position since November. Klingbeil does not have extensive experience in the fiscal domain, but his background in politics, particularly … Read more
Google is reportedly close to striking a deal with Apple to integrate its Gemini AI technology into iPhones. In a recent development, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed that the company plans to roll out this integration by the end of 2025. The integration would enable Siri to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for more complex questions, similar … Read more