Gold prices surged to an all-time high of $3,000 per ounce last week, driven by the stock market’s recent slump. The precious metal has risen 12% so far this year, while stocks have plummeted nearly 7%. Experts say gold offers a hedge against uncertain stock performance and can provide diversification for investors. However, some experts … Read more
Lego and Pokémon fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of their new partnership, set to begin in 2026. The companies have announced a multi-year collaboration, but details on what this will entail remain scarce. As of Tuesday’s announcement, there is no clear information on what the “Lego Pokémon” theme will include, such as building sets, … Read more
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth after spending over nine months in space. However, their homecoming was not without its challenges. A letter from the Trump administration demands that they present their passports and proof of citizenship, citing changes in the country since their departure. Notably, the Gulf of Mexico … Read more
A tight game between Washington and Detroit ended with a dramatic comeback win for the Capitals. The Capitals’ goalie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to shut down the Red Wings, while Petr Mrazek stopped 22 of 26 shots. At the start of the first period, center Dylan Strome opened the scoring early, curling toward the … Read more
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison and its sister company, CK Asset, will not hold earnings calls this week due to criticism over a port deal with a BlackRock-led consortium. The companies are facing pressure from Beijing authorities over the deal, which has sparked criticism that neglects national interests and shows a profit-seeking approach. CK Hutchison … Read more
Fund managers have reduced their US equity allocations to the lowest level in history, with cash holdings increasing by 60% over the past five years. A recent Bank of America survey found that the “bull crash” has accelerated, coinciding with past end-of-correction periods. Despite this, positioning is not extremely bearish, and many expect a soft … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Garden Grove, Jack Minh Terry, has been charged with the murder of a California Institute of the Arts student, Emily King. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is seeking no bail for Terry, citing concerns about his ability to post the statutory $2 million bail. Prosecutor Yasmin Fardghassemi expressed her … Read more
Seasonal allergies can strike anyone, regardless of age. Contrary to the common belief that allergies are a childhood issue, research shows that many people develop new allergies, especially in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. The symptoms may be similar to those experienced by children with allergies, such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. However, … Read more
Indiana University has hired Darian DeVries, the former head coach at Drake and West Virginia, as its new men’s basketball coach. DeVries will sign a six-year deal with the school, replacing Mike Woodson, who announced his departure in early February. DeVries spent one season at West Virginia before joining Indiana. He led the Mountaineers to … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company’s next-generation line of chips, including Blackwell Ultra, Vera Rubin, Feynman, and Quantum-X Photonics chips. The announcements aim to reassure investors on Nvidia’s dominance in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry. The new Blackwell Ultra GPU will feature larger memory, enabling it to support larger AI models. Nvidia also … Read more