Universal’s live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon” took the top spot at the Juneteenth holiday box office, raking in $9.7 million in ticket sales and heading into its second weekend with a substantial domestic haul of nearly $125 million. The film is poised to maintain its lead despite the arrival of two new … Read more
US President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates steady, calling him “destructive”. In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump said that Powell is costing the US “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not cutting rates. The criticism comes after the Fed kept its borrowing rate in a … Read more
US stocks declined for the third straight week as investors weighed rising global tensions against expected interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100 fell 0.4% on Friday, snapping a two-day gain, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.2%. The Cboe VIX Index remained elevated at around 21, indicating heightened market volatility. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-20/us-stocks-gain-as-fed-s-waller-offers-hope-on-july-rate-cut
A group of US representatives from southern California visited a detention facility in Adelanto, where people arrested in immigration raids are being held. The lawmakers reported deteriorating conditions, including a lack of access to clean clothes and towels, and unhygienic bathrooms. Detainees told the congress members that they had not received a change of clothes … Read more
Empty shelves have been spotted at several grocery stores in Eugene, including Market of Choice, the Eugene CHEF’STORE, and Friendly St. Market. The shortage is attributed to a cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a large wholesale distributor of food and non-food products. On June 9, unauthorized activity was detected in the system, forcing the company … Read more
A user attempting to access the DALLASExpress website is being prompted for security verification. The site requires users to enable JavaScript and cookies in their browser settings before proceeding. The verification process involves a series of checks, including a cloudflare performance and security module. This step is designed to protect the site’s users from potential … Read more
A massive database containing over 16 billion login credentials from Google, Facebook, Apple, and other platforms has been exposed, according to a recent report. Researchers warn that this breach is not just a leak but a blueprint for mass exploitation. However, experts note that there was no centralized data breach at any of the companies … Read more
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in over two decades on Friday before a game against the Mariners. The Hall of Fame-bound player, who played 13 seasons with the Cubs from 1992 to 2004, arrived at the iconic ballpark in a black SUV and was greeted by owner … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s company has reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial, a key crypto venture he unveiled during his presidential campaign, from 60% to 40% over the past 11 days. The change was made without fanfare and is seen as another example of backroom deals conducted by the president or those working on … Read more
Mercury, the smallest rocky planet in our Solar System, remains one of the most enigmatic bodies due to its unique characteristics. Despite being a fascinating target for scientific study, Mercury has been poorly explored compared to other planets. The primary reason is that Mercury’s proximity to the Sun makes it extremely difficult to observe from … Read more