Veterans in Congress jump into Vance-Walz military record fight
Veterans in Congress are choosing sides in a battle over the military record of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who was recently accused of “defamation” by Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (Ohio). “@JDVance and [former President] Will Trump stop disrespecting the men and women who serve our country with honor? Rep. Seth Moulton […]
Yaroslava Mahuchikh rises to occasion to secure high jump gold for Ukraine | Paris Olympic Games 2024
As Jaroslava Mavchik laced up her orange trainers, prepared for her run-up, and couldn’t contain her smile, she would be Olympic champion – a certainty after her favourite Australian rival, Nicola Ollis-Lagerth, missed 2.02 metres on her third attempt. This attempt at 2.04m was meant to be ritualistic, procedural, a glorious run with victory already […]
Base jumper dies after 500-foot jump off Grand Canyon
A thrill-seekers attempted an illegal base jump off the rim of the Grand Canyon and fell 500 feet to his death, according to the National Park Service. The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center responded to a report of a visitor jumping off Yavapai Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park around 7:30 […]
July Jump in Unemployment Triggers Key Recession Indicator
The economy may already be in recession. The sudden and unexpected rise in the unemployment rate in July meant that the U.S. jobless rate crossed a key threshold that usually means the economy is in recession. The U.S. Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in July, bringing the three-month moving […]
Oil prices jump as tensions in Middle East spike
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as an Israeli air strike appeared to kill a Hamas leader inside Iran, raising fears of a new conflict in the Middle East. West Texas Crude Oil Prices soared Prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday to about $78, up more than 4 percent. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh […]
Harris sees jump in favorability since Biden's exit: Poll
A new poll conducted about a week after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and Harris emerged as his potential successor shows that Vice President Harris’s favorability among Americans is rising. In ABC News/Ipsos PollThe poll released Sunday found that 43% of Americans say they have a favorable view of Harris, up […]
Google parent Alphabet posts 29% jump in profit on digital ad growth, AI offerings
Alphabet Inc. on Tuesday reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and profit, helped by rising digital advertising sales and solid demand for its cloud-computing services, but warned that capital spending will remain high for the year. Alphabet’s results highlighted strong demand for digital advertising, driven by events such as the Paris Olympics and elections in several countries, […]
Hollywood Donors Jump On Kamala’s Bandwagon As Biden Bails
Top Hollywood donors were writing checks supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s potential nomination to Democratic presidential candidate within hours of President Joe Biden dropping out of the race. Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would no longer be seeking reelection in 2024 and endorsed Harris’s sudden candidacy to replace him as the Democratic candidate. Within […]
Starbucks shares jump after Elliot Investment Management buys big stake in coffee giant
Shares of the coffee chain surged in late trading on Friday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management reportedly has a sizable position in Starbucks. Elliott is reportedly pressuring Starbucks, which has been criticized for its long wait times, to find new ways to boost its stock price. The Wall Street Journal was first to report […]
Retail prices can jump in seconds with high-tech store price tags
Have you noticed how technology is rapidly changing our shopping experience? From online marketplaces to self-checkout kiosks, the retail world is evolving at breakneck speed. Today, we’re taking a look at one of the latest innovations that is revolutionizing the way we shop for everyday items: digital price tags. To get security alerts, expert tips, […]