US President Donald Trump has called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates immediately amid a surge in consumer price inflation. The June inflation rate rose to 2.7 percent year-on-year, the highest reading since February. Trump claimed that consumer prices are low and urged the Fed to lower interest rates now. However, the Fed’s … Read more
A group of 12 countries, representing the “Global South,” has committed to taking action against Israeli abuses in Gaza by preventing arms transfers and other measures. The Hague Group, which organized a two-day meeting in Bogota, Colombia, announced six steps aimed at restraining Israel’s assault on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The measures include denying arms … Read more
Razer has unveiled its latest docking station, the Thunderbolt 5 Dock Chroma, designed specifically for PC gamers who need high-performance external storage and expanded connectivity. The dock combines an external M.2 SSD enclosure with a powerful Thunderbolt 5 dock, featuring RGB underglow lighting that adds a touch of style to any desk. Key highlights include: … Read more
Blake Lively filed a federal lawsuit in December claiming that Texas-based social media guru Jed Wallace orchestrated an untraceable smear campaign against her on behalf of Justin Baldoni at the behest of publicists Melissa Nathan and Jen Abel. However, a judge has granted Wallace’s motion to dismiss himself as a defendant. Judge Lewis Liman ruled … Read more
A major fire has ravaged Belgium’s iconic Tomorrowland festival, days before its scheduled opening on Friday. The main stage is almost completely destroyed, with no casualties reported. Emergency services are on the scene but the fire is not yet under control. Staff members who were present at the time of the incident have been evacuated. … Read more
Donkey Kong Bananza, the highly anticipated new game from Nintendo’s Super Mario Odyssey team, has finally arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. As a fan of the series, I was eager to dive in and experience this colorful adventure. After playing for over a week, I can confidently say that Bananza is one of … Read more
The Columbus Crew has unveiled its third jersey for the 2025 season, “The Heritage Kit,” as part of adidas’ MLS Archive Collection. This throwback design honors the history of Major League Soccer’s first franchise and features a white jersey with a retro logo, nostalgic wordmark, and original MLS shield. Designed to celebrate the crew’s deep … Read more
The latest installment in the iconic Smurfs franchise, directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady, fails to impress with a predictable plot and unoriginal dialogue. Despite a star-studded voice cast, including Rihanna as Smurfette, the film’s reliance on formulaic storytelling and lack of depth make it a disappointing watch. The story follows Papa … Read more
A joint international operation by law enforcement agencies from Europe and North America has dismantled a pro-Russian cybercrime network linked to a series of denial-of-service attacks targeting Ukraine and its allies. The operation, codenamed “Eastwood,” targeted the NoName057(16) group, which was responsible for attacks in several countries including Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and others. The operation … Read more
The US Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its latest weekly survey, showing a significant decline in mortgage applications. The current week index fell to 253.5, a drop of 10% from the previous week. The purchase segment also saw a decline, decreasing by 11.8%. Refinance applications fared slightly better, falling by 7.4%. The average contract basis … Read more