Harris snubs mentioning botched Afghanistan withdrawal in soaring pro-military DNC speech
Chicago – Vice President Kamala Harris touted her foreign policy record and support for veterans in her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), but made no mention of the 13 U.S. soldiers who died during the White House’s failed attempt to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in 2021. “I will not hesitate to take […]
Wall Street sees gold nearing $3,000 after soaring more than 20% this year – Fortune
Gold has outperformed the broader U.S. stock market this year, and Wall Street has become bullish on the precious metal as the Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates. Bullion is up about 21% in 2024, compared with a 16% gain for the S&P 500. Gold surged as much as 2.2% on Friday, topping […]
Montauk restaurants hit by drop in sales amid soaring hotel prices in Hamptons
Normally bustling Montauk restaurants are suffering a dramatic drop in activity as rising hotel prices send inflation-hit Hamptons guests seeking cheaper destinations, Side Dish has learned. A wine and spirits distributor to Montauk restaurants said “drinks” sales are down about 20% this year. “That’s a really big number,” said a full-time East End salesman, adding […]
Facebook parent Meta delivers strong quarter, sending shares soaring
Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, issued an upbeat sales forecast for the September quarter and expressed confidence that robust digital ad spending will be able to cover the costs of its AI investments. The company’s shares rose 8% after the close of trading. Mark Zuckerberg’s parent company […]
Warren Buffett dumps $3B worth Bank of America shares to cash in on soaring stock price
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has profited by selling more than $3 billion worth of Bank of America stock in the past few weeks after shares of the second-largest US bank surged. According to a regulatory filing late on Monday night, the 93-year-old Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” liquidated 18.4 million shares of the […]
Paris Olympics opening ceremony review – soaring ambition deflated by patchy delivery | Television
TThe perfect staging of Tokyo’s opening ceremony was always going to be a challenge for any successor, and Paris made the wise decision not to try to replicate the stadium spectacle or high-tech trappings (remember the menacing array of 1,800 drones?). The ceremony’s creative director, Thomas Joly, had the bright idea to play up the […]
Soaring UK mortgage rates have pushed 320,000 adults into poverty, thinktank says | Poverty
A leading think tank has said that 320,000 British adults have been pushed into poverty by the steepest rise in mortgage costs since the 1980s. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) highlighted the damage caused by the UK’s mortgage time bomb, saying individuals who have had to renew their mortgage or take out new borrowing […]
Poll finds support for Trump is soaring after devastating debate for Biden
A new poll shows that more people think former President Donald Trump won the CNN presidential debate than think President Joe Biden won. of Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll It also found that Trump’s approval rating jumped 6 percentage points after the head-to-head contest, making him highly likely to win the election. “Respondents said inflation was their […]
Dozen spot UFO soaring above Red Rocks Amphitheater
Twelve employees at Red Rocks Amphitheater said they saw a large UFO lighting up the Colorado sky this month, according to the National UFO Reporting Center. Workers were cleaning up at about 1 a.m. on June 5 when they spotted the black metal disk, shortly after country music star Ian Munsick took the stage. “One […]
Copa América referee collapses on field during Canada vs Peru match amid soaring temps in Kansas City
A horrifying scene unfolded during Tuesday’s Copa America match between Canada and Peru when the assistant referee suddenly collapsed on the field in scorching heat. Humberto Panjoy suffered a medical emergency in first-half added time. Canada wins 1-0 Over Peru. Canada’s Maxime Crepeau assists assistant referee Humberto Panjoy during the Copa America match between Peru […]