Tech stocks have been under pressure this week as investors adjusted their portfolios after a strong summer rally. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.67% on Wednesday, while the broader S&P 500 dropped 0.24%. The decline comes despite tech-heavy stocks having steadily rallied in recent months, lifting the indices to record highs. Investors are taking a wait-and-see … Read more
Citi has defended its wealth head, who is under investigation into bullying allegations, after hiring a law firm to probe the claims. The bank’s decision comes amid growing concerns over workplace culture and misconduct. A source close to the matter said that Citi was taking the allegations “very seriously” and would cooperate fully with the … Read more
A 13-year-old girl, Savannah Gatchell, has died in a fatal car crash on Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene around 3 a.m. The driver involved was a 16-year-old who has been charged with operating under the influence. A community member has started a fundraising campaign to support the family’s funeral expenses. In less … Read more
The Detroit Tigers secured a comfortable 7-2 win over the Houston Astros, sweeping the three-game series at home. The Tigers scored early and often, taking a commanding lead after four innings. Charlie Morton, who made his third start for the Tigers, faced off against former teammate Framber Valdez of the Astros. Morton had previously played … Read more
SpaceX is taking action against a proposed broadband funding plan in Louisiana, alleging that it violates new rules benefiting the company’s Starlink satellite system. The Trump administration rewrote the $42 billion BEAD grant program rules to adopt a “tech-neutral approach” and lower costs for serving locations. In a filing with the Louisiana Office of Broadband … Read more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch on November 14 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The game promises to deliver three major pillars of the Treyarch’s Black Ops franchise: a story-based campaign, competitive multiplayer modes, and the return of Zombies mode. The campaign will … Read more
Hertz will start selling pre-owned cars on Amazon Autos, expanding its retail operations and aiming to boost profits. The move allows customers within a 75-mile radius of four major cities – Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle – to browse thousands of used Hertz vehicles online starting Wednesday. The partnership enables customers to e-sign paperwork, … Read more
Actress Aubrey Plaza made a statement during the recent New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx game, wearing a custom “Philly is a Women’s Sports Town” T-shirt that has become a top seller. The Watch Party PHL organization, founded by Jen Leary, a Philadelphia firefighter, aims to support women’s sports fans and promote the city’s new … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website experienced technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, the issue was caused by a server problem that required JavaScript and cookie functionality to be enabled. Once fixed, the website should return to normal operation, allowing users to continue accessing news and content from the popular … Read more
Food prices in the UK have continued to rise, with a 4.9% increase over the past year, according to latest inflation data. This rise is attributed to various factors including climate change, global events such as the war in Ukraine, and rising costs for businesses. Climate-related droughts in the UK and extreme weather conditions in … Read more