Stocks tumbled on Thursday amidst a flurry of concerning economic indicators, causing widespread market losses. The downward trend was triggered by a surge in oil prices to a six-month high and comments from Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari hinting that interest rate cuts may be off the table for 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 1.4%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both dropped 1.2% and 1.4% respectively. The S&P 500’s decline marked its worst single-day performance since February 13th, reflecting growing anxiety among investors. Oil prices spiked over 1% due to escalating tensions in the Middle…
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Former President Donald Trump made headlines once again as he visited critical Midwest battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Despite facing criminal indictments, Trump falsely claimed victory in the states he had lost in the 2020 election. During his speeches, Trump continued to spread anti-immigration fear-mongering and made several blunders, including declaring that the country was facing a “bloodbath” from migrant crime and claiming it could be the last election if he didn’t win. Trump’s dangerous rhetoric has intensified as his legal troubles increase, with ongoing cases including the hush money trial and fraudulent activities involving his properties and company.…
Google’s popular email service, Gmail, is celebrating its 20th anniversary by introducing new rules aimed at reducing spam for its nearly two billion users. The measures target bulk senders who send over 5,000 messages in a day and were announced last year in an effort to make email safer for everyone. Bulk senders are now required to authenticate emails, add unsubscribe options, and meet new spam rate thresholds in order to comply with the new rules. Gmail will begin rejecting noncompliant traffic starting on its birthday, and mass senders may see error codes if they do not meet the specific…
The tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated further following an attack on Iran’s embassy complex in Syria, which resulted in the deaths of at least seven officials, including a high-ranking commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Iran has accused Israel of carrying out the bombing and has vowed to retaliate, holding the United States accountable for its support of Israel. Israel has reportedly increased its military actions against Iran and its proxies in response to an attack by Tehran-backed Palestinian group Hamas. Analysts are concerned that the attack on the consulate building in Damascus could lead to a surge in…
Former President Donald Trump’s net worth took a hit on Monday as shares for his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, plummeted by over $1 billion. The stock price for Trump Media fell by 26% after the company reported a net loss of $58 million and revenue of $4.1 million in an SEC filing. Trump’s net worth had previously soared by more than $4 billion when Trump Media went public on March 26. However, Monday’s decline completely wiped out those gains. Trump holds a 57% stake in Trump Media but is currently unable to sell any shares until…
Smoke-free nicotine pouches have been emerging in global markets and are gaining popularity, a trend brought about by the declining smoking rates all over the world. Tobacco control policies, smoking bans, and growing awareness of the health risks of cigarettes and other tobacco products have aided in reducing their consumption. This report from the World Health Organization notes that one in five adults consumed tobacco in 2022, compared to one in three adults in 2000. As such, nicotine pouches have become viable alternatives to cigarette smoking and tobacco products, with more crackdowns on smoking being considered in different countries. Since…
Mercury Retrograde Begins Tomorrow: What Your Horoscope Says As Mercury prepares to go retrograde tomorrow, communication may become trickier for everyone. Astrologers advise saying what you need to say today before the retrograde begins to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunication. For Aries, focusing on gratitude and finding pleasure in outcomes will lead to a more fulfilling journey. Taurus may feel distracted but should trust in the path to fulfill their destiny. Gemini will feel a strong emotional connection with someone special, while Cancer is encouraged to embrace change as a chance to strengthen and grow. Leo is advised to keep their…
Trish Cerulli, president of a local organization, is gearing up for the upcoming solar eclipse and sharing valuable tips on how to safely view and capture this rare celestial event using a smartphone. With the solar eclipse just around the corner, Cerulli emphasizes the importance of using proper equipment such as solar viewing glasses that are ISO compliant. These specialized glasses can easily be found online and are often given away at events like the upcoming CVCC solar eclipse viewing on April 8. To safely use a smartphone during the eclipse, Cerulli recommends placing solar glasses or a solar filter…
Scientists from Columbia, Nanjing University, Princeton, and the University of Munster have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. In a paper published in Nature, they presented the first experimental evidence of collective excitations with spin called chiral graviton modes (CGMs) in a semiconducting material. The discovery of CGMs is seen as a major leap forward in bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theories of relativity. These findings could expand our understanding of gravity and the fundamental forces that govern the cosmos. The research team found the particle in a condensed matter system…
Purdue Boilermakers Dominate Gonzaga, Advance to Elite Eight In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, the Purdue Boilermakers proved their elite status with a dominant second half performance at Little Caesars Arena. Led by point guard Braden Smith, who broke a Purdue record with 15 assists in the NCAA tournament game, the Boilermakers secured an impressive 80-68 victory over Gonzaga. This win marks Purdue’s first time advancing to the Elite Eight since 2019 and they will now face Tennessee with a chance to reach their first Final Four since 1980. The game was a team effort, with guard Lance…