Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, reported a 4% year-over-year decline in second-quarter operating earnings to $11.16 billion. The conglomerate warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could impact its businesses. The decline was mainly due to a decrease in insurance underwriting, while railroad, energy, manufacturing, service, and retailing saw higher profits compared to the same … Read more
A growing number of young American men are struggling to find employment after completing college, with unemployment rates soaring to 7 percent among recent male graduates. The data reveals a stark contrast between young men and women, who remain relatively stable in the job market despite also facing AI disruption. The disparity highlights a concerning … Read more
A recent turbulence event at Delta Air Lines Flight DL56 out of Salt Lake City International Airport left 25 passengers and crew injured. The incident highlights the common issue of turbulence in the skies, particularly for larger aircraft like the Airbus A330-900neo. Salt Lake City is ranked No. 4 among North America’s most turbulent airports, … Read more
The Fantastic Four remains at No. 1 at the box office, despite a disappointing weekend two result. The film grossed $11.7 million domestically in its second Friday on the big screen, marking an 80% drop from its debut. If the poor turnout continues, it may fall short of its initial weekend two estimates. With a … Read more
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% during its latest meeting, but economists and officials are still grappling with the challenges posed by President Trump’s tariff regime. The economy has shown resilience six months into the trade policy changes, with low unemployment and moderated inflation, but experts warn that … Read more
A deadly earthquake triggered a copper mine collapse in central Chile’s O’Higgins region, trapping five workers. The accident has left two people dead and nine injured, with rescue efforts ongoing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, which occurred after a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the area on Thursday. Chilean President Gabriel … Read more
Trucks carrying food from the UN World Food Program attempted to enter the rubble-strewn no-man’s land in northern Gaza on Wednesday, but were immediately overwhelmed. The area has seen looting, chaos, and Israeli gunfire, preventing aid from reaching Gazan residents. A former Israeli military official acknowledged that Israel’s campaign had caused a “total breakdown of … Read more
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that lenders no longer have to pay compensation to millions of car finance borrowers. The decision reverses a lower court’s ruling, which found that car dealers had a duty to act in the interests of buyers when selling cars on finance. This means that large-scale claims for compensation are … Read more
Millions of Ukrainians who fled their country after Russia’s invasion in 2022 are now hoping to return home once the conflict ends. Iryna Schestova, a 50-year-old entrepreneur and real estate agent, is one of them. She had made Kyiv her home before the war, but was forced to flee again due to the ongoing fighting. … Read more
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes for Insiders who have enabled the toggle to get the latest updates. The build includes changes in the File Explorer, such as displaying people icons under the “Activity” column on File Explorer Home and recommending … Read more