Climber found dead on Alaska’s Denali, the highest peak in North America
A climber was found dead on Monday on Mount Denali, North America’s highest mountain, authorities said. The day before, his family told rangers they hadn’t heard from him in several days. Denali National Park Conservancy said in a statement that the climber used a satellite communication device to contact his family while climbing Denali alone. […]
Massachusetts has highest percentage of independents despite heavy Democratic lean
Of all 50 states, one surprisingly far surpasses the others in the percentage of registered independent voters: Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, a typically Democratic-leaning state, 62% of all registered voters are independents as of November 2023, outnumbering both major political parties. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 3-1 ratio; nearly 30% of voters are registered Democrats […]
Bitcoin Is Booming, Hits Highest Price Since the Halving – Decrypt
Bitcoin prices soared to their highest since the much-talked-about halving event on April 19, reaching a recent high of $67,422 on Friday before falling again. The largest digital asset has gained nearly 3% in the past day, according to data from CoinGecko. The coin has gained over 9% in 7 days. Current price is $66,750. […]
Federal student loan interest rates highest in more than a decade
The Department of Education announced Tuesday that federal student loan interest rates for the 2024-2025 school year will be 6.53%, up from 5.5% a year ago. Higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz told CNBC Interest rates on new undergraduates are the highest they’ve been in a decade. Graduate student loans reached 8.08%, up from 7.05% a […]
Wholesale inflation unexpectedly jumps again to highest level in a year
Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management Group, discusses commodity movements, expected inflation data, the housing industry and the outlook for consumers. Wholesale-level inflation is much higher than expected in April, the latest sign that price pressures in the economy remain high and difficult to contain. The Labor Department announced Tuesday that it will measure […]
US initial jobless claims jumped to highest level since August
The number of first-time applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August 2023, a sign that the robust U.S. labor market is cooling. The number of new jobless claims for the week ending May 4 rose by 22,000 to 231,000, according to the Labor Department. The data was released on Thursday […]
Bodies of missing hikers recovered, identified after disappearing on hike up California’s highest peak: report
The bodies of two missing hikers last seen climbing California’s highest peak have been found and identified, authorities said. Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials told the Fresno Bee that the couple, identified as Andrew Niziol, 28, and Patti Bolan, 29, of South Lake Tahoe, were on a long hiking trip across California. He said he […]
Report: U.S. Jobless Claims Increase To Highest Level Since August
(Photo by Spencer Pratt/Getty Images) James Myers of OAN8:40am – Thursday, May 9, 2024 Applications for unemployment benefits have reached the highest level since August 2023, according to initial filings. advertisement New jobless claims rose by 22,000 to a staggering 231,000 in the week ending May 4.thLabor Department data released Thursday showed the number of […]
Biden honors Democratic allies with highest civilian award at White House
President Biden on Friday awarded the nation’s highest civilian awards to 19 people, many of them Democratic allies. The White House has announced the list of recipients for the annual Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, including former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Vice President Al Gore, […]
California Population Highest Since 2020 Due to Immigration
After years of decline, California reported its largest population increase since 2020 due to immigration. This was announced by the state’s Department of Finance (DOF). report It noted that California’s population as of January 1, 2024 was 39,128,162 people, adding that this is “positive population growth.” This means that the state’s population increased by approximately […]