Silver stands out in the 2025 global market while soft commodities and oil fall behind.
SINGAPORE, Dec 31 In the world of commodities, precious metals have really stood out this year. Silver has outdone most major stock indices and currencies, while gold reached new heights due to ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Industrial metals also experienced significant gains in 2025, with copper soaring to record levels. On the other hand, […]
Flu cases rising sharply this holiday season, according to CDC data
Flu Cases Rise Significantly Across the Country Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates a troubling surge in flu cases nationwide, with some regions reporting record numbers. As of December 20, the CDC estimates that there have been around 7.5 million flu cases this season, alongside at least 81,000 hospitalizations […]
Bitcoin and ether fall 22% in one of their weakest December performances
End of Year Struggles for Bitcoin and Ethereum As December wrapped up, Bitcoin and Ethereum showed little indication of the year-end rally that traders often anticipate. The quarter has highlighted how delicate cryptocurrency surges can be when market liquidity lessens and risk appetite fades. The anticipated “Santa Rally” didn’t materialize. Instead, Bitcoin tried multiple times […]
Brigitte Bardot’s passing reduces Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire to three surviving names
Update on “We Didn’t Start the Fire” Following Bardot’s Death Billy Joel’s iconic song “We Didn’t Start the Fire” has seen an update since the recent passing of Brigitte Bardot, who died on Sunday at the age of 91. This 1989 track features a list of 59 notable figures, both celebrated and controversial, who Joel […]
Renee Hardman secures Iowa state Senate seat, preventing the GOP from regaining a supermajority.
Lenny Hardman Elected to Iowa Senate in Special Election In a special election held on Tuesday, Democrat Lenny Hardman secured a seat in the Iowa Senate, blocking Republicans from achieving two-thirds control of the chamber. Hardman won decisively against Republican Lucas Loftin, taking the position that represents portions of the Des Moines suburbs. The vacancy […]
European banks have had an exceptional year. Now they confront a significant question for 2026.
European Banks Experience Significant Growth in 2025 In 2025, European banks are set to achieve their best performance since 1997, with the Stoxx 600 banking index rising nearly 60% this year. They’ve reported solid earnings, particularly in the third quarter, with institutions like HSBC and UBS showing notable profit increases. Some banks, such as Commerzbank […]
Greer Grammer shares the ‘harshest thing’ her father told her
Kelsey Grammer’s Daughter Shares Painful Reunion Moment Kelsey Grammer’s daughter, Greer, has opened up about a particularly hurtful comment her father made during their reunion after being estranged for twelve years. She described it as one of the “nastiest things” he could have said, which led her to “sob” when they finally connected. Greer, now […]
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal helps police recruit Jordan Wilmore, who missed passing by one point, achieve his goal of becoming Texas’s tallest officer.
Shaquille O’Neal has a challenging new role. The towering NBA legend is stepping into an exciting venture. Jordan Wilmore, a former professional basketball player, has long aspired to serve as a police officer. Wilmore, standing at 7 feet 3 inches, had completed his training at the police academy and was set to join the Kemah […]
Prince William and Kate Middleton share unseen family photos from 2025.
Prince William and Duchess Kate Share 2025 Memories As the new year draws near, Prince William and Duchess Kate have unveiled a collection of never-before-seen photos from 2025. On Tuesday, they shared 12 snapshots via a post on Instagram, each capturing a moment from different months throughout the year. The first image commemorates Holocaust Remembrance […]
Mamdani likely to choose Kamar Samuels as chancellor of NYC schools
New School Superintendent Announcement Expected On Wednesday, Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani plans to reveal that Kamal Samuels, an experienced educator and former superintendent in Manhattan, will take on the role of school superintendent, as reported by various sources. Samuels, with nearly two decades in New York City’s public school system, has focused on fostering racial diversity […]