US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not push his Japanese counterpart for support on the yen during their first face-to-face talks, officials said. The two countries are seeking common ground over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aimed at reducing trade deficits and protecting domestic industries. Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato confirmed the Group of Seven’s … Read more
Bitcoin price surged past $95,000, increasing the likelihood of a strong rally amid surge in institutional demand. The price increase is largely attributed to the growing interest from institutions and investors in the cryptocurrency market. Several top cryptocurrencies, including Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, Sui, Chainlink, and Avalanche, also experienced significant gains. The upward trend in these … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s trade policy is having a significant impact on global markets, with investors seeking safe-haven assets outside of the US. The dollar index has lost about 9% since Trump returned to office in January, putting it on course for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a presidency since Nixon’s … Read more
Tesla’s Elon Musk has long claimed that its $100,000 Cybertruck can “act as a boat” and cross rivers. However, the company’s warranty and testing results paint a different picture. The truck’s designer had previously thrown a steel ball at a side window, showing it was fragile. When questioned about the vehicle’s water capabilities, Musk said … Read more
Lab-Grown Leather, a UK-based company, has teamed up with The Organoid Company to create T-Rex leather using dinosaur DNA. The process involves growing collagen sequences from extinct hides and then using them to generate new skin. For years, it was thought that finding dinosaur DNA would be impossible due to its fragile nature. However, recent … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added 14 new players to their roster over the weekend, including seven draft picks and seven undrafted free agents. With the current count of 90 players, the team’s roster is taking shape heading into the next phase of the offseason. As of now, the Steelers’ roster features 3 quarterbacks, with Mason … Read more
Nintendo has allowed fans to test its upcoming Switch 2 console ahead of its release, but the company’s success may be threatened by tariffs imposed by the US government. The Switch 2 will sell for $350 in Japan and $449.99 in the US due to higher costs caused by tariffs on imported components. Gamers who … Read more
A Rockdale County man, Cleveland Broadie, faces a felony murder charge in connection with the death of his wife, Denise Broadie, who died of AIDS in 2022. Prosecutors initially charged him with reckless conduct related to HIV, but his family claims he knowingly transmitted the disease to her. The family has been investigating Broadie’s past … Read more
The market is skating on thin ice, with one misstep potentially sending it into a correction. The S&P 500’s reliance on AI euphoria has led to macro landmines lurking beneath the surface. A 20% correction is plausible as investors await commentary on tariff negotiations and their impact on sales growth. However, it’s not all doom … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Ohio State quarterback Will Howard in the sixth round (185th overall) of the NFL draft. This marks the team’s first quarterback selection since 2022, when they drafted Kenny Pickett and Chris Oladokun. The Steelers plan on taking four quarterbacks to training camp, leaving one spot open as they await Aaron … Read more