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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole economic symposium has sent shockwaves through the markets, with major US indexes surging to record highs on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 846.24 points, or 1.89%, reaching a fresh high of 45,631.74 and surpassing its previous record close. The S&P 500 rose … Read more
Home sales in the Finger Lakes region are selling fast, with some areas even quicker than others. According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homes sold nationally in July by 2% compared to the month before. Buyers are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates and an increase in available properties, leading … Read more
ESPN is set to launch its new all-in-one streaming service on Thursday, offering a personalized experience for sports fans. The service will be available under the title “ESPN” at $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year. The new feature, called “SportsCenter for You,” uses AI-generated commentary to provide users with personalized videos based on their … Read more
In its 27th season, South Park has sparked controversy and drawn high ratings with its latest episode. The show tackled topics such as immigration, homeland security, and artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT. The episode follows Randy Marsh’s Tegridy Weed farm being raided by border patrol agents. After losing most of his workers, Randy turns to ChatGPT … Read more
Trump Mobile, a carrier licensing Donald Trump’s name, has posted a new image of its upcoming T1 phone on social media. The picture shows the phone with a four- or five-camera setup instead of three cameras and appears slightly wider than initially advertised. However, experts suspect that the image may be a hastily Photoshopped copy. … Read more
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced that his department would be canceling $500 million worth of research into mRNA vaccines across 22 projects. The decision has been met with criticism from experts, who claim it will disproportionately impact communities of color and low-income populations. The canceled research includes projects … Read more
Elon Musk has asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to help finance his $97.4 billion takeover bid for AI company OpenAI, according to court filings revealed on Thursday. The filing, part of a lawsuit between Musk and OpenAI initiated last year, reveals that Meta and Zuckerberg received a letter of intent from Musk but never signed … Read more
The New England Patriots have begun releasing players ahead of the NFL’s roster deadline, trimming their roster by 14 players. The team announced that they have cut ties with several players across various positions. Among those released are tight ends Jaheim Bell and Cole Fotheringham, defensive tackles Philip Blidi and Kyle Peko, wide receiver Phil … Read more
The Bell Hotel in Epping, just outside of London, has been at the center of a contentious issue since 2020 when it began housing thousands of asylum seekers who arrived on England’s southern coast. Despite its full capacity every night, the hotel receives no new bookings due to its use by the government. Locals and … Read more