E.A. Hanks, the daughter of Tom Hanks and his first wife Susan Dillingham, has written a memoir about her complicated childhood. The book, “The 10: A Memoir of Family And The Open Road,” recounts E.A.’s six-month road trip on Interstate 10 from Los Angeles to Florida to learn more about her mother’s past. E.A.’s parents … Read more
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The average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States fell to 6.64% for the second week in a row, Freddie Mac announced Thursday. This modest decline is a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers during the spring homebuying season. Compared to last year, the current rate of 6.64% is lower than its average … Read more
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) secured its first conference win by sweeping top-ranked team Hawaii for the first time this season, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20. Jalen Phillips led the Matadors with a match-high 16 kills, while Joao Avila added 10 kills and hit .692. CSUN dominated every aspect of the game, hitting .507 as a team and … Read more
Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable firm, finds itself in a precarious position due to President Donald Trump’s trade war. The iPhone-maker’s biggest market, the US, will see higher tariffs push up costs, while its second-biggest market, China, may suffer due to retaliation. This puts Tim Cook, Apple’s boss, under immense pressure to justify his … Read more
The White House has announced that tariffs will not be imposed on chip imports from Taiwan, reversing an initial plan. The tariff rate for Taiwanese chips was set at 32% by President Trump. However, the decision has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. Taiwan’s TSMC is responsible for producing about 90% of the world’s most … Read more
The deal to sell TikTok’s US operations to a new company with majority American ownership is stalled due to the ongoing US-China trade war. After months of negotiations, a plan was finalized for President Donald Trump to sign an executive order approving the deal. However, Chinese tariffs announced by Trump have put the deal in … Read more
Protesters have taken to the streets in Washington D.C. and cities across the US, demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the economy. The protests come as the country grapples with a trade war that has led to higher prices and job losses. The crowd at the protest is not just made … Read more
A British startup, Pulsar Fusion, has unveiled its revolutionary nuclear fusion-powered rocket, Sunbird. The innovative design aims to propel spacecraft at incredible speeds, potentially cutting travel time to destinations like Pluto and Mars in half. According to Richard Dinan, founder and CEO of Pulsar, the Sunbird’s fusion technology is best suited for space, where it … Read more
The US job market showed signs of resilience in March, with nonfarm payrolls increasing 228,000, beating expectations and Dow Jones estimates. The health care sector was the leading growth area, adding 54,000 jobs. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% on the month, while the annual rate of 3.8% remained unchanged. However, despite this positive report, the … Read more