Oklahoma governor clarifies after comments about graduates joining Army after high school go viral
Oklahoma's Republican governor, Kevin Stitt, has revealed his vision for the state's high school graduates, following reports that he wants the state's high school graduates to join the military if they do not choose college or technical school. As 2024 draws to a close, Stitt began touting:From the classroom to your career” initiative gives parents […]
Ethereum Spot ETF Inflows Hit a Record Monthly High of $2,103,440,000 in December – The Daily Hodl
The amount of money investors poured into Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hit a record high in December, according to new data. According to Cryptocurrency Research Platform so-so valuetotal inflows into the Ethereum Spot ETF last month reached $2,134.4 million. This figure represents 81.5% of the $2.58 billion in cumulative net inflows since the […]
‘Drab December’ caps another year of declining footfall on UK high street | Retail industry
Downtowns and other shopping districts have had a “dull December,” ending a year of declining foot traffic and raising concerns that sales in the most important month for retailers will be disappointing. There are growing concerns about Attendances to UK shopping centres, retail parks and high streets fell by 2.2% in December compared to the […]
Boy shot steps from NYC high school as New Year already marked by violent youth clashes: cops
Following a bloody night in which several teens were shot to death outside a Queens nightclub, a 17-year-old boy was injured in a broad daylight shooting outside a Brooklyn high school early Thursday morning, police said. Announced. The boy, who attends the nearby Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts, was shot in the […]
Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC
More people experienced gastrointestinal illness while on a cruise ship in 2024 than in any year since 2012, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported that: 16 occurrences of gastric disease Last year, 1,894 passengers and 245 crew members were injured on a cruise ship. Data shows […]
EUR/USD is under pressure as US Dollar holds onto two-year high – FXStreet
EUR/USD is trading cautiously around 1.0350 as the US dollar continues to rise. The U.S. dollar is expected to have more room to appreciate, as the Federal Reserve has indicated that it will reduce interest rates in 2025. Investors expect the ECB to steadily cut rates by 25 basis points at each meeting through June. […]
Mexico’s Preparations for Trump’s Mass Deportations Move into High Gear
Mexico's plan to expel migrants from the United States is in full swing as local and state officials prepare shelters and supplies. As the U.S. Inauguration Day approaches, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stepped up preparations to receive an expected influx of migrant deportations under President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Mexico recently launched new […]
LeBron James, now 40, says he can play at ‘high level’ for nearly another decade
Later Tuesday, LeBron James will become the first player in NBA history to play in a game as both a teenager and a player in his 40s. The NBA's all-time leading scorer celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, and as he enters his record-tying 22nd season, he's still his old self. His 23.5 points per […]
Global Religious Freedom Declines as Government Restrictions Hit Record High
Government restrictions on religion are on the rise around the world, with the number of countries imposing higher levels of government restrictions reaching a record high, according to a new study. The Pew Forum's 2024 report on the issue found that 59 countries had “high” or “very high” levels of government restrictions on religion in […]
Housing supply jumps to 4-year high as homes sit unsold
Claman Countdown panelists Dorie and Jenny Lentz break down the top places Americans want to live. The housing shortage that has long plagued the United States may finally be easing, but the big factors driving supply aren't helping the stagnant market pick up again anytime soon. new Report from Redfin According to the report, the […]