Delta Air Lines passengers were stuck on the tarmac for seven hours at an airport in Montgomery, Alabama, due to a customs staff shortage. The two flights from Mexico, one heading to Boston, diverted to Montgomery because of bad weather and had to wait until 5am to disembark. Passengers said they had limited amenities and … Read more
A woman who is married to the bassist of the rock band Weezer was arrested in Los Angeles after pointing a gun at police officers during an unrelated manhunt. Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, was charged with attempted murder and refused to drop her handgun despite multiple requests from authorities. The officers shot her when she … Read more
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has secured net inflows in its digital asset-focused funds for a fifth consecutive quarter. Despite the value of these assets tumbling by 9% due to slumping prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum, BlackRock remains the leader in inflows. As of March 31, BlackRock held $50.3 billion worth of ETF digital … Read more
NBA star Nikola Jokić became the third player in league history to average a triple-double for the season, achieving the milestone alongside Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson. Despite joining such illustrious company, Jokić seemed indifferent to his achievement, saying “It’s nice. I didn’t do that before.” The Serbian forward averaged 26 points, 16 rebounds, and … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on China has thrown the economy into turmoil, with markets plummeting under pressure from Wall Street. However, experts say that this strategy will not bring back jobs lost due to globalization. The “China syndrome” or “China shock,” a term coined by David Autor, David Dorn, and … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that pregnancy-related deaths in the United States increased by 27% between 2018 and 2022. The analysis, which looked at postpartum deaths from 2018 to 2022, revealed 1,891 “late maternal deaths” – a term used for deaths occurring within six weeks to a year after childbirth. … Read more
The Financial Times, known for its in-depth financial news, has simplified its subscription model to make it more accessible to readers. For free, users can access limited content and features such as reading articles, receiving newsletters, following topics, and accessing the popular markets and finance blog, Alphaville. However, this option comes with a monthly fee … Read more
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has successfully launched its ninth mission supporting the agency’s proliferated architecture satellite constellation using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, dubbed NROL-192, marks a milestone for SpaceX as it will be the 400th launch of a previously flown Falcon booster. Liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base occurred at 5:25 … Read more
The late astrophysicist, best known for his work in cosmology and theoretical physics, leaves behind a legacy of discovery and exploration. With a career spanning multiple decades, Ostriker made significant contributions to the field, inspiring countless individuals along the way. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/d043f512-29e6-481d-a541-478a87515066
Argentina has secured a $20 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), allowing President Javier Milei to lift most capital controls and stabilize the country’s economy. The deal marks a significant step forward for Milei’s libertarian program to normalize Argentina’s economy after decades of unbridled spending. The IMF’s executive board approved the bailout … Read more