UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close is expected to receive a pay increase.
UCLA Women’s Basketball Coach Cori Close Honored by Regents Cori Close, the UCLA women’s basketball coach, received a warm standing ovation from the University of California Board of Regents recently. The praise comes after she successfully led her team to a national championship, and discussions regarding a potential salary increase for her are on the […]
Texas man named as suspect shot by Secret Service close to White House
Suspect Shot by Secret Service Near White House Identified This week, the U.S. Secret Service announced the name of a suspect who was shot and killed near the White House. According to sources, 45-year-old Michael Marks from Texas was allegedly carrying a firearm just a few blocks from the iconic location on Monday. Earlier reports […]
Euro remains close to lows as markets turn cautious, with Lagarde set to speak
On Tuesday, the euro (EUR) declined against the US dollar (USD) for the third straight day. It was trading at 1.1685 as investors reacted to growing concerns over renewed tensions in Iran, which have diminished risk appetite. Attention is also shifting toward a speech by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. On Monday, US President […]
Border Patrol detains two undocumented individuals with child sex offenses close to San Diego
Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends The prolonged shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which set a record, has come to an end following the passage of a funding bill by Congress. This bill intentionally left out provisions for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In response, […]
AUD/JPY reduces losses close to 112.50 as RBA raises official cash rate to 4.35%
In the early European market on Tuesday, the AUD/JPY cross-pair was down to approximately 112.65. The Australian dollar (AUD) gained a bit following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision on interest rates. Many traders are now looking forward to Gov. Michelle Bullock’s press conference scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Japan time, hoping for some hints […]
Shots Fired Close to the White House and National Mall
Incident Near the White House On Monday, gunfire erupted near the White House and the Washington Monument, prompting a response from the Secret Service, which cordoned off the nearby areas. The U.S. Secret Service reported that law enforcement shot and killed a suspect, while a bystander was also injured at the intersection of 15th Street […]
The Typical Social Security Benefit Is Close to Reaching a Significant Milestone
Social Security Benefits Update Social Security benefits usually see an increase just once a year. This happens when the new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) kicks in during the December payments, which are then distributed in January of the following year. That said, the average benefits actually rise throughout the year as new beneficiaries come […]
At least 10 individuals were shot at a lakeside gathering close to Oklahoma City, according to law enforcement.
Shooting at Oklahoma Lake Party Leaves Multiple Injured On Sunday night, a shooting incident at a lake gathering near Oklahoma City resulted in at least ten individuals being hospitalized with gunshot wounds, according to police reports. Edmond police received several calls about gunfire near Arcadia Lake around 9 p.m. A spokesperson for the department, Emily […]
USD/CHF falls close to 0.7800 as demand for safe-haven assets impacts the US Dollar
Market Update: USD/CHF Trends and Economic Insights USD/CHF experienced a decline after slight gains were noted the day before, hovering around 0.7810 during Asian trading hours on Monday. The currency pair has faced challenges mainly due to a weakening U.S. dollar, as demand for safe-haven assets diminishes while traders reflect on the ongoing U.S.-Iran peace […]
Bitcoin is on track for its highest weekly close since January as BTC price approaches $79K.
Bitcoin Seeks Weekly Close Near $79,000 Amid US-Iran Tensions Bitcoin (BTC) is looking to finish the week with a close around $79,000 on Sunday, with the cryptocurrency market showing responsiveness to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. Key Highlights: Bitcoin is hovering around a crucial weekly level, potentially closing at a multi-month high. […]