Investors are turning to precious metals as a safe haven amid trade war uncertainty and economic turmoil. Gold, silver, and platinum prices have surged this year, with gold up 27.5%, silver 24% higher, and platinum 36% higher than last year’s levels. The US stock market has underperformed, rising less than 3% so far this year, … Read more
US stocks rebounded on Thursday as investors sought to overcome earlier losses following President Donald Trump’s announcement of planned unilateral tariffs on international trading partners. The news sparked renewed concerns over global trade tensions, which had previously been relatively calm. Boeing, General Electric, Oracle, GameStop, CureVac, Voyager Technologies, Oxford, and other companies saw significant movements … Read more
Smartphone startup Nothing will launch its new flagship model, the Phone (3), next month in London, but it won’t be sold through its website and Amazon in the United States initially. This marks a significant shift for the company, which has released eight phones since 2020 but only one, the Phone (2), has been made … Read more
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team has finalized its 2025-26 Big 12 Conference opponents. With 16 teams in the league, this season will see a reduction from last year’s 20 games to 18. The decrease is due to the conference’s size change from 10 to 16 members. To achieve a balance of travel and competitiveness, … Read more
Weight loss drugs have been touted as a game-changer for millions of Americans struggling with obesity. However, new research from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that these medications may not deliver the promised results when used in real-life settings. Researchers studied nearly 7,900 adults who took weight loss shots between 2021 and 2023, including those with … Read more
Rock Icon Slams US President and Government Over Democracy Concerns Bruce Springsteen intensified his criticism of Donald Trump’s administration during a recent concert in Berlin, Germany. Last month, the legendary singer-songwriter made similar remarks while touring England. Springsteen urged fans to stand against authoritarianism and support democracy at a rally-like atmosphere during the show. He … Read more
Houston Texans safety Jimmy Ward remains behind bars as of Thursday morning after being accused of assaulting his fiancée, according to Montgomery County deputies. The 33-year-old was arrested at his home in Magnolia, Texas, on Thursday at around 4:30 a.m. Ward’s fiancée reported that she had been strangled and threatened by him during the incident. … Read more
Chime Financial Inc., a fintech company that offers free banking services, made its public debut on the stock market, sending its shares soaring. The company generates revenue through interchange fees and does not charge customers for checking accounts. However, concerns arise about whether Chime can sustainably grow in this competitive space. The IPO comes amid … Read more
Protesters have taken to the streets across the United States, marching against federal immigration enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s plans to mobilize the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. The demonstrations, which started peacefully but sometimes turned violent, have been held in cities including Seattle, New York City, San Antonio, Philadelphia, San Francisco, … Read more
Missouri lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in financial aid to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to stay in the state. The move aims to help St. Louis recover from a devastating tornado that caused an estimated $1.6 billion in damage. The bill, which will be signed into law by Governor … Read more