Oil prices climbed over 1% on Monday due to the ouster of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, which raised geopolitical risk, and China’s signals towards a loosened monetary policy stance. Brent crude futures rose by $1.02 or 1.4% to $72.14 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by $1.17 or 1.7% to $68.37. … Read more
Indie game marketplace Itch.io was temporarily taken offline due to a dispute with Funko, the company behind popular collectibles like Funko Pop figures. According to Itch.io, Funko used its “AI-powered” brand protection software, BrandShield, to create a false phishing report that led to the site’s registrar disabling its domain. Itch.io claims it took immediate action … Read more
Tesla shares hit an all-time high on Friday, rising 5% to close at $389.22 per share. The stock surge is attributed to CEO Elon Musk’s upcoming advisory role in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy. Meanwhile, server maker Super Micro Computer secured an extension to file its delayed annual and quarterly reports, causing shares … Read more
The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field has been revealed, featuring a mix of traditional powerhouses and Cinderella stories. The top-ranked Oregon Ducks will face the Georgia Bulldogs in the semifinals, while Boise State Broncos and Arizona State Sun Devils will battle it out for a spot in the championship game. Alabama, which was eliminated … Read more
Katie Holmes has responded to a report claiming her 18-year-old daughter Suri Cruise became a millionaire after Tom Cruise’s trust fund kicked in. In a post on Instagram, the actress disputed the Daily Mail article, stating it was “completely false.” Katie Holmes, 45, had previously spoken about wanting to protect Suri from negative media coverage … Read more
Saudi Aramco has lowered oil prices in Asia after OPEC+ agreed to delay an output increase for three months. The state-owned oil company will sell Arab Light crude at a premium of 90 cents per barrel in January, down from $1.70 this month. This move is a result of the weak market outlook and follows … Read more
Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee. Parker received 14 out of 16 votes, while Allen got 13. The induction ceremony is scheduled for July 27 in Cooperstown, New York. Parker, who turned 73 in June, never achieved a ballot percentage above 24.5% during … Read more
A recent study has uncovered surprising advantages to exposing oneself to morning sunlight. Conducted by researchers from a leading health institution, the study aimed to investigate the effects of natural light on human behavior and well-being. The research revealed that people who spent time outside in the morning experienced improved cognitive function, including enhanced concentration … Read more
China has launched a new monetary policy aimed at reinvigorating its slowing economy. The move echoes the country’s stance in 2008, when it implemented similar measures to stabilize the financial system. However, it remains to be seen whether this latest approach will be enough to address China’s economic challenges. The Chinese government has taken steps … Read more
Reality TV star Brandi Glanville has been open about her struggles with a skin condition that left her face severely swollen and disfigured. However, an expert claims the issue is not caused by stress or a facelift gone wrong. Glanville recently revealed she was diagnosed with stress-induced angioedema in August 2023, which led to her … Read more