The S&P 500 closed down 0.49% on Tuesday, weighed down by concerns over tariffs and poor economic data. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.65%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 61.90 points, or 0.14%. The decline came after President Donald Trump hinted at new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Economists are worried about a potential … Read more
The length of a day could be shorter than usual on August 5 due to the Earth’s slightly faster rotation rate. According to scientists, the planet is expected to rotate up to 1.25 milliseconds faster on this date. This change is imperceptible to the human eye but can be picked up by atomic clocks used … Read more
Yhdistyvän Yahoo-konsernin sivustot ja sovellukset antavat hyväksynnän evästeiden käytölle ja henkilötietojen keräämiseksi, koska ne tarvitsevat tietoa sinun käyttäytymisestasi. Jos haluat estää tämä, valitse “Hylkää kaikki”. Tietosuoja-asetuksimme voit muokata milloin tahansa ja perua suostumuksesi myös sivuston toimenpideohjelmassa. Source: https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_19e4c52e-3f3d-4366-9da3-d4f782963bd7
A statue of Confederate General Albert Pike that was toppled in 2020 will be restored and reinstalled this fall, following President Donald Trump’s pushback against recent efforts to reframe America’s historical narrative. The National Park Service announced the move on Monday, stating that the restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic preservation law as well … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced plans to fill two key leadership positions with significant oversight of the US economy, sparking concerns over the credibility of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Trump has fired Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the BLS commissioner, and plans to name a replacement within days. … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars are navigating a crucial preseason week as they prepare to host the Steelers on Saturday night, raising questions about their strategy for live reps, injuries, and roster depth. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen acknowledged that deciding who should play and how much time they should spend on the field is an “ultimate … Read more
Chris Raschke, a veteran driver, died on Sunday after losing control of his vehicle while traveling at an incredible speed of 283 mph during a speed record attempt at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. He was 60 years old. The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), which hosts SpeedWeek at the flats, confirmed Raschke’s … Read more
The US mortgage market saw an increase in debt balances and delinquency rates in the second quarter of 2025, according to a report by the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data. The total outstanding mortgage balances stood at $12.94 trillion, with government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dominating the market. Mortgage … Read more
A US Marine and Naval Academy graduate vandalized the Dapper Dog Tattoo shop in Annapolis, Maryland, after witnessing a pride flag, ripping it from its front awning. The owner Charlie Garrett held the torn flag, which marks a hate crime against the shop. Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/08/05/early-colorectal-cancer-screening-more-cases
The July jobs report has confirmed that the US economic engine is sputtering, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 73,000 and a three-month average job gain of 35,000 – less than one-third the pace of last year. This weakness in job growth points to an economy that may be slowing more than traditional metrics. Several … Read more