Market Watch: Expert Insights Ahead of 2025 Trading Week

With just one trading hour left on Friday, Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton are discussing the biggest market stories before the week’s close. Skyler Weinand from Regan Capital shares his strategies for navigating a potentially volatile 2025 market. Additionally, Scott Devitt from Wedbush Securities will provide insights on Amazon’s growth prospects in its e-commerce, AWS, … Read more

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Rising Obesity Rates

A new study has found that nearly three-quarters of American adults are now obese or overweight, sparking concern over the role of ultraprocessed foods in this trend. These foods, which include sodas, processed meats, breakfast cereals, snack foods, and frozen meals, have been linked to various health conditions such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, … Read more

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Amid Martial Law Controversy

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urged calm and cooperation with the government after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his attempt to impose martial law. The Constitutional Court will rule on the impeachment within 180 days, but observers say a faster decision is possible. Lee proposed a special council for policy cooperation between … Read more

SpaceX Launch Scrubbed Due to Weather Conditions on Friday the 13th

SpaceX’s highly anticipated RRT-1 mission was scrubbed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch, which had been targeted for 8:05 p.m., was canceled just hours before liftoff. According to SpaceX, high winds were the primary reason for the scrub. The satellite in question is a GPS III built by Lockheed Martin for the US Space … Read more

US Life Expectancy Gaps Widens Amid Poor Health Outcomes

A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that the gap between America’s lifespan and healthy life expectancy has grown significantly over the past two decades, with the US standing out for its years of suffering. By 2019, Americans had a lifespan-healthspan gap of 12.4 years, the largest among 183 countries surveyed. The … Read more

Sabres’ Winless Streak Hits 9 Games with 4-2 Loss to Capitals

The Buffalo Sabres lost their ninth straight game on Saturday night in Washington, D.C., falling to the East-leading Capitals 4-2. The Sabres set an NHL record for longest winless streak since 2021, which was also 18 games. Jason Zucker and Juri Kulich scored goals for Buffalo. However, Tom Wilson tallied two goals for Washington, while … Read more

Thousands of Santas Bring Chaos to San Francisco’s Union Square

A festive storm swept through San Francisco’s Union Square on Saturday as thousands of Santas descended upon the neighborhood for the annual SantaCon, a holiday toy drive and bar crawl that has become a beloved yet chaotic tradition. The event, which began in 1994 as a critique of consumerism, has evolved into a massive gathering … Read more

South Korea’s President Impeached After Martial Law Attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on December 14, marking the end of a tumultuous 11-day period that began with his surprise decision to impose martial law. The impeachment came after a vote in parliament, where 204 out of 300 lawmakers supported removing him from office. The crisis started when Yoon declared martial … Read more

Pisces Horoscope Today: Progress and Prosperity Ahead

Pisces Daily Horoscope for December 13, 2024, brings good news! You will make progress in various areas of your life, including finance, career, love, and health. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect: Financially, you’ll focus on saving and conserving wealth, with ancestral work and business growth on the rise. Your career will see significant … Read more