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 […]
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 […]
Credit Card Defaults Surge to 14-Year High – PYMNTS.com
Credit card defaults are at their highest level since 2010 as consumers feel increasingly stretched. As the Financial Times (FT) reported On Sunday (Dec. 29), card lenders wrote off $46 billion in seriously delinquent loans in the first nine months of this year, a 50% increase compared to 2023. This level is the highest in […]
Shares muted in Asia, high yields test lofty valuations By Reuters – Investing.com
Written by Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks had a calm start to the week on Monday. That's as high U.S. Treasury yields challenged Wall Street's wealthy stock valuations while supporting the dollar near multi-month highs. This week, the New Year holiday was approaching, so the volume was low, and the data diary was […]
Here’s How Long Bitcoin Could Take Before Hitting a New All-Time High, According to Analyst Jason Pizzino – The Daily Hodl
Crypto analyst and trader Jason Pigino outlines when Bitcoin (BTC) could rise and hit new all-time highs. In a new video, Pizzino say Bitcoin is likely to remain below its all-time high of around $108,200 for more than a week, but likely not for more than six months, according to 345,000 YouTube subscribers. Pizzino said […]
Most Americans partly blame high insurance profits for UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans hold health insurance companies largely or moderately responsible for profits made by UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month The latest public opinion poll shows that many people believe that there is. Thompson was shot to death last week outside a midtown Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealth Group was holding its […]