Gas prices in California rise by 40 cents to $4.58 due to refinery shutdowns
California Gas Prices Surge Amid Refinery Closures In recent weeks, California has experienced a notable increase in gasoline prices, primarily due to a rise in refining volumes. This uptick comes at a time when the state’s refining capacity has been reduced, leading to a tighter supply. Over just two weeks, gas prices have jumped by […]
‘Sinners’ Star Wunmi Mosaku Can’t ‘Celebrate’ Her Oscar Nomination Due to ‘the Deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti’
Wunmi Mosaku, recognized for her role in the 2025 film sinner and Disney+ series loki, expressed her difficulty in celebrating her Oscar nomination amidst recent tragedies. “How can I celebrate when there are murders happening?” asked the Nigerian-born British actress. Mosaku shared, “We couldn’t find joy in this news when it’s overshadowed by such tragedies […]
Are banks operating today for Presidents Day 2026? Are they shut due to a federal holiday?
Updated February 16, 2026, 8:24 a.m. ET President’s Day is a federal holiday, leading to closures in most banks and stock markets. The United States Postal Service won’t deliver mail today, but UPS and certain FedEx services are still operational. While President’s Day is a federal holiday, Indiana does not recognize it as a state […]
Ski jumper removed from competition due to boot size issues
Daniel Chofenig Disqualified from Olympic Qualifiers For Michael Jordan, it was all about shoes. But for the ski jumpers at the Olympics, it was the boots that made a crucial difference in their qualifications for the 2026 Winter Games. Austrian ski jumper Daniel Chofenig had entered the Milan-Cortina Games as a leading contender for the […]
Corporate America is significantly stepping back from diversity commitments due to legal challenges.
A recent report from the Human Rights Campaign, which is generally viewed as left-leaning, has revealed a notable decline: 65% fewer Fortune 500 companies are now publicly affirming their dedication to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Just a few years ago, businesses were eager to outdo each other with extensive DEI commitments. But now, many seem […]
Asian shares remain low due to holidays and poor economic data from Japan.
Asian stocks held steady on Monday, consolidating their recent strong gains, though trading was thin due to the Lunar New Year holiday. Light economic data from Japan added some spark to an already robust market. With many markets, including those in China, South Korea, and Taiwan, closed, currencies and bonds have settled down, but precious […]
Winter Olympian Daniel Tschofenig’s dreams of a gold medal ended when he was disqualified due to the size of his ski boots.
Size Always Matters That’s a lesson Austrian ski jumper Daniel Chofenig had to learn the hard way. His aspirations of winning a gold medal were crushed due to his ski boots being just slightly too large. The World Cup champion found himself on the wrong side of the rules, all for a mere 4mm over […]
Asia-Pacific FX news summary: Yen weakened due to disappointing GDP figures
Japan’s bear market has shifted, showing optimism in the yen’s strength against currencies like the dollar, pound, and franc, with an 8% increase confirmed against the Swiss franc. Today at 5 PM Tokyo time, Japan’s Prime Minister and the Governor of the Bank of Japan, Ueda, are set to meet. Westpac is aiming for long-term […]
Recall of baby fruit puree due to high patulin toxin levels
Nationwide Recall of Baby Fruit Puree Due to Toxin A nationwide recall has been announced for baby fruit puree after federal tests detected elevated levels of patulin, which is a toxin that can present health risks with prolonged exposure. Initiative Foods reported on Friday that it is recalling one lot of Tippy Toes Apple Pear […]
Rail commuters face a month of difficulties due to bridge work
Upcoming Changes for NJ Transit and Amtrak Riders New Jersey Transit and Amtrak are alerting rail passengers to prepare for a potentially challenging month as a long-awaited infrastructure project hits a critical phase. They assure that the temporary inconvenience will lead to significant improvements. Amtrak President Roger Harris stated, “In just a few weeks, we […]