US stock indexes closed higher on Friday, capping off a volatile trading session and ending a roller-coaster week. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 619 points, or 1.56%, while the S&P 500 surged 1.81% and the Nasdaq jumped 2.06%. The US dollar continued to lose ground, slipping 1% on Friday and losing 3% for the … Read more
US inflation eased more than expected in March, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) falling 0.1% due to plummeting energy prices. The core measure, which excludes food and energy costs, rose just 0.1%, a significant drop from February’s 2.8% increase. The decline in inflation is seen as a relief, as it follows warnings that progress … Read more
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is one step closer to a potential return to the NHL after playing his second straight game for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Saturday night. The 32-year-old forward, who has been sidelined for nearly three years due to a surgically repaired knee, took another significant … Read more
Adobe, maker of Photoshop and Acrobat, faced backlash after posting an introduction to promote its AI-infused tech on social network Bluesky. Despite receiving thousands of replies, the post was met with scorn, with users calling out the company for its past ties to Donald Trump. The account’s post was later deleted, but not before screenshots … Read more
Details about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 have been shared by a playtester who claims to be part of a recent study group. The leak, reported on Reddit, provides new insights into the game’s story, multiplayer, and zombies modes. According to the playtester, the game is set in 2035 and serves as a sequel … Read more
Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 9a, has hit the market amidst economic uncertainty. Despite tariffs on countries like Vietnam, where it’s manufactured, Google is sticking to its $499 price point. This makes the Pixel 9a an attractive option for those upgrading from older smartphones without breaking the bank. The phone’s design is a topic of … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a significant shift in his stance on the measles vaccine, now endorsing its effectiveness in preventing the spread of the disease. This comes as an outbreak across the US has killed three people and infected over 600 others. Kennedy’s change of heart is stark … Read more
The world witnessed a historic moment on April 11, 2025, as 63 nations came together to approve a legally binding global climate agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved new regulations to cut emissions by 2050, backed by financial penalties and a compliance framework. The … Read more
The past week has been marked by extreme volatility in financial markets, including the US bond market. The 10-year Treasury, a benchmark for the US bond market, saw its largest weekly increase since 1981. Mortgage rates are closely tied to the performance of the US bond market, as mortgage-backed bonds share similarities with government bonds. … Read more
Hollywood’s stunt community is finally getting its recognition at the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a new competitive category for achievement in stunt design, with the first award to be presented in 2028. The move follows decades of lobbying by stunt performers and coordinators, who argued that their work was … Read more