Spike Lee announces that Highest 2 Lowest will be his final film with Denzel Washington
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s Collaboration Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have teamed up for 40 years, exploring various facets of African American life. Yet, Lee suggests their latest film, “Don’t,” might be the least impressive, and could be their final project together. “This is our fifth collaboration,” Lee remarked after the film’s premiere at […]
USD/JPY appears at risk around 145.00, hitting its lowest level in over a week as safe-haven demand resurges.
USD/JPY kicks off the week on a weak note due to several negative factors. Speculations of rate hikes from the BOJ and a slight dip in global risk appetite are favorable for the JPY. The unexpected downgrade of US credit ratings along with dovish expectations from the Fed impacts the US dollar. The USD/JPY pair […]
Drug Overdose Deaths Drop To Lowest Numbers Since 2019
Drug Overdose Deaths in the US Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that overdose deaths have recently reached their lowest annual level since 2019. So far, the US has recorded around 30,000 drug overdose deaths in 2023, marking the largest decline observed in a year. According to CDC statistics, […]
Inflation Decreased More Than Anticipated In April, Falling To Its Lowest Rate Since 2021
Inflation showed more signs of easing in April, dropping to its lowest rate since February 2021, based on newly released government data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which helps gauge the prices of everyday products, rose by 0.2% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Year over year, inflation rates increased by […]
Chicago Faces Lowest Economic Growth for Black Americans Among Major Cities
Chicago ranks poorly on economic indicators for Black Americans among major U.S. cities, despite a long history of left-leaning Democratic policies. Data reveals that Chicago is struggling in areas such as employment, economic growth, income, food stamp utilization, and poverty rates. Writer Ted Dubrowski notes that these statistics are particularly harsh for the city’s most […]
REAL ID becomes mandatory on Tuesday – where is compliance the lowest?
As the Real ID deadline looms this Wednesday, travelers may encounter some issues when flying for summer vacations. While at least twelve states report over 90% compliance with the actual ID requirements, many others still have a significant portion of their populations that need passports for air travel. States like Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, […]
Consumer confidence in the UK drops to its lowest point since December 2022, according to Which? | Economics
Consumer confidence in the UK has dropped to its lowest point since the beginning of the cost of living crisis. This decline is fueled by concerns over US tariffs and the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of respondents expect the economy to get worse within the next year, while […]
Warren Buffett’s Top and Lowest Investments Over the Past 60 Years
Omaha, Nebraska: Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced on Saturday that he wishes to step down as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO by the end of the year. This news surprised many, especially since the 94-year-old had previously stated he did not plan to retire. Buffett, one of the wealthiest individuals globally and a highly regarded investor, took […]
McDonald’s U.S. ‘Same-Store’ Sales Plunge To Lowest Levels Since COVID-19 Era
There is a sign outside of a McDonald's restaurant in San Francisco, California on February 9th, 2009. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers10:35am – Thursday, May 1st, 2025 Fast food chain McDonald's reported the worst quarterly sales in the United States since 2020. advertisement The fast food chain reported a 3.6% decline in […]
Consumer sentiment falls to lowest level since postpandemic inflation peak
Consumer sentiment has been heading to its lowest level in April since the peak of post-pandemic inflation surges as President Trump’s trade battles shook the global economy. Sentiment fell 8.4% between March and April, down 32.4% from a year ago, falling to its lowest point since July 2022, according to a consumer survey from the […]