The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has reported two cases of human avian flu, both linked to commercial farms in Pinal County. The patients, who received treatment and have since recovered, had mild symptoms. ADHS confirmed the cases after receiving confirmation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arizona’s avian flu … Read more
CEO confidence has soared after President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election, with business leaders optimistic about lower taxes and regulations. The Business Roundtable’s latest economic outlook index jumped 12 points, its highest level in over two years. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins stated that top executives feel “energized” by Washington’s plans to protect tax reform, regulate wisely, and … Read more
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was adopted with 158 votes in favor, nine against, and 13 abstentions. The measure urges “an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” and calls for the release of all hostages. The resolution reflects global … Read more
Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing Khalil Haqqani, a high-ranking Taliban official and brother-in-law of a prominent guerrilla leader, has been killed in a suicide bombing outside his office in Kabul. The blast occurred as Haqqani was leaving his office, killing six others. The Islamic State group (IS) claimed responsibility for the … Read more
The New York Yankees face an uncertain future after losing Juan Soto to the Mets in a blockbuster deal. The team had been willing to devote significant resources to retain Soto, but the offer of over double what they gave Aaron Judge two winters ago proved too enticing for the superstar. With Soto’s departure, the … Read more
US inflation ticked up slightly last month, fueled by higher prices for used cars, hotel rooms, and groceries. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, with core prices increasing 3.3%. The mild increase won’t likely deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates next week, with the probability of a rate cut … Read more
Health experts disagree over whether blanket bans on ultra-processed foods are justified due to potential social harms and limited evidence linking them directly to poor health outcomes. Instead, they advocate for a balanced public health strategy focusing on reducing known dietary risks. Professor Alexandra Johnstone and Eric Robinson suggest that premature warnings about ultra-processed foods … Read more
Cloudflare, a popular content delivery network (CDN) and security provider, recently blocked a sophisticated cyber attack on a news website. The attack was reportedly launched using Incapsula’s services, which failed to block the malicious traffic. Incapsula, a cloud-based security platform, was compromised by the attackers. This led to a massive influx of malicious traffic on … Read more
US stocks have defied expectations by rising despite high inflation numbers, with investors focusing on other catalysts. November’s CPI showed a 2.7% increase, outpacing October’s growth and September’s jump. However, instead of slowing down, the S&P 500 saw its best session in months. Several top strategists believe that price growth could weigh down stocks in … Read more
Fundstrat founder Tom Lee, a respected analyst known for his accurate S&P 500 index calls, has shifted his stance on the market. After two years of strong gains, Lee is now cautious about the outlook for 2025. Despite this caution, Lee remains bullish on bitcoin, forecasting it to reach $250,000 by next year. This prediction … Read more