US Dollar (DXY) Index News: Greenback Slips as PCE Data Sparks Rate Cut Hopes – FX Empire
PCE report meets expectations The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) favorite inflation measure, the PCE price index, rose 0.1% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year in June, in line with consensus expectations. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.2% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year, also in line with expectations. These figures suggest that inflation is gradually declining but […]
New Jersey man who ripped head off of seagull at pier sparks outrage online: ‘Horrible man’
Earlier this month, a man who allegedly ripped off the head of a seagull on a New Jersey pier touched a nerve with some people who were shaken by the violent attack. Franklin Zeigler, 29, was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after witnesses reported a decapitated animal on July 6 at Morey’s Pier in Wildwood, […]
Harley-Davidson sparks boycott call for going ‘totally woke’ with DEI policies
Harley-Davidson has become the latest major brand to face backlash over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, with conservative online influencers calling for a boycott of the famous motorcycle maker. Robbie Starbuck, who has more than 500,000 followers on X, accused the Wisconsin-based company of being “totally woke” by hosting LGBTQ+ boot camps in […]
JFK Airport fire sparks total chaos on the tarmac
An escalator fire caused chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning, filling the terminal with smoke and forcing many travelers to be evacuated. The FDNY told The Post that the fire broke out inside Terminal 8 around 7 a.m. and the building was engulfed in smoke. Chaotic footage shared on the Citizen […]
Canada women’s soccer drone incident sparks controversy ahead of Paris Olympics
A drone incident involving the Canadian and New Zealand women’s soccer teams has sparked controversy ahead of the opening games of the Paris Olympics. New Zealand has filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) integrity department after a drone was flown during a training session for the New Zealand women’s soccer team, and […]
Plans for massive Brooklyn nightclub operated by Tao sparks backlash
Brooklynites aren’t in the clubs. Plans for a massive new nightclub in Greenpoint, which would be open until 4am and accommodate up to 1,000 partygoers, have sparked fierce opposition from local officials and residents, who fear it will ruin the vibrancy of the trendy, leafy neighbourhood. Tao Hospitality Group, the hospitality giant behind Chelsea’s popular […]
Amazon Does Damage Control After ‘The Boys’ Assassination Episode Sparks Fury: Simalarities ‘Unintentional’
Amazon’s popular Prime Video superhero series the boys Amazon is currently airing an episode about a political assassination, but the company points out that the episode was filmed several months ago and claims that any similarities to the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump are completely “unintentional.” The Season 4 finale, which premieres Thursday, was […]
Matt Gaetz’ face at the RNC sparks jokes, Botox rumors
He’s the Botox of jokes. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s seemingly altered appearance at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night prompted plenty of jokes and questions about what the Florida firebrand had done to his face. Mr. Gaetz, 42, appeared in Milwaukee with a noticeably firmer, more motionless complexion and plump cheekbones. Rep. Matt Gaetz spoke […]
Toys ‘R’ Us AI-generated ad sparks fear, fascination
Remember the days of walking into a Toys R Us store? The endless aisles of toys, the excitement of finding the latest must-have item, and the towering presence of Geoffrey the Giraffe? Now, the iconic toy retailer is back, and it’s not just reopening its stores: It’s employing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to tell its […]
Trump’s near-assassination sparks a call to God
In the aftermath of last weekend’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which nearly plunged America into another Franz Ferdinand-like crisis but was fortunate enough to avoid, here are my big thoughts. Praying privately for Donald Trump I sincerely hope and pray that Mr. Trump will use this moment as a catalyst to surrender […]