Long Beach cancels large Fourth of July fireworks show after 15 years
Residents of Long Beach who were looking forward to fireworks for America’s 250th anniversary on Independence Day will have to adjust their expectations. The city will not hold its Big Bang on the Bay fireworks display this year, marking a significant change after 15 consecutive years. This tradition typically lights up Alamitos Bay on July […]
Senate Republicans prevent passage of Democratic resolution on Iran war powers for the fourth time
President Trump hints at new talks, US naval blockade enters third day On the third day of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting economic trade with Iran, President Trump has suggested that the conflict might be closing in on a resolution. This comes despite White House claims that a […]
$167 million Powerball winner taken into custody for the fourth time since winning the lottery, accused of stealing cash in a burglary.
Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Arrest Again A 51-year-old man from Kentucky, who hit the jackpot with a $167.3 million Powerball prize less than a year ago, has been arrested for the fourth time since his win. James Shannon Farthing, alongside his mother, discovered that their April 26, 2025 victory was the largest lottery payout in […]
U.S. Current Account Deficit Decreased Significantly in the Fourth Quarter
U.S. Current Account Deficit Shows Significant Improvement The U.S. current account deficit experienced a notable decrease in the fourth quarter, as gains from American investments abroad outpaced the earnings of foreign investors in U.S. assets, marking a shift from the previous quarter. The Commerce Department reported that the seasonally adjusted current account deficit stood at […]
Zach Wilson joins the Saints as he transitions to his fourth NFL team
Zach Wilson Signs with Saints Zach Wilson is diving into the Mardi Gras spirit as he joins the New Orleans Saints. The 2021 No. 2 overall pick for the Jets inked a one-year deal, though the specifics of the contract haven’t been disclosed yet. With Wilson now on board, he’ll be in a quarterback room […]
Iran reports its Natanz nuclear site was struck in an airstrike as the conflict reaches its fourth week.
Attack on Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility On Saturday, reports emerged that Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site had been targeted by an airstrike, according to the state-run Mizan news agency. Even though the conflict in the Middle East has now stretched into its fourth week, officials reported that there was no radiation leak following the incident. […]
Stock futures rise slightly, but S&P 500 is on track for its fourth consecutive weekly loss as oil prices climb: Live updates
Market Update: Futures Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions As traders gear up for MDA Space Inc.’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange, stock futures saw a notable uptick Thursday night. This small boost in futures came after comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly helped alleviate some fears regarding potential conflict between the U.S. […]
Credit Card Delinquencies, Balances, Burden, Credit Limits, and Collections in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Credit Card Delinquency Rates Hit Multi-Year Lows Amid Consumer Concerns The delinquency rate for credit cards, specifically those provided by commercial banks, has dipped to a seasonally adjusted 2.94% by the end of the fourth quarter. This marks the lowest point since the third quarter of 2023, down from 3.08% a year prior and 3.10% […]
AMC Theater Attendance Drops by Almost Ten Percent in the Fourth Quarter
AMC Faces Declining Ticket Sales AMC, one of the major movie theater chains, reported a nearly 10% drop in ticket sales during the fourth quarter. This comes at a time when the company is already grappling with significant debt, and the recent attendance figures have only exacerbated the situation. A lack of appealing movies has […]
Economic Growth in the U.S. Slowed in the Fourth Quarter Due to Government Shutdown
U.S. Economic Growth and Government Shutdown Impact The U.S. economy saw a growth of 1.4% annually in the fourth quarter of 2025, but roughly 1 percentage point was lost due to the government shutdown in October and November, based on early estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released on Friday. If the shutdown hadn’t […]