NJ saw 22% surge in incidents of bias in 2023, data shows
Reports of bias incidents in New Jersey jumped 22% last year, according to data released by Attorney General Matt Platkin’s office. In 2023, reports to law enforcement increased from 2,221 the previous year to 2,699, and in 2022 and 2021, there was a 17% year-over-year increase. According to Attorney General Matt Platkin, 217 people were […]
‘Troubling’ Surge in Sexually Transmitted Diseases Across Europe
Sexually transmitted diseases will soar across Europe in 2022, with reported cases of gonorrhea increasing by nearly half, according to data released on Thursday. According to a report by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of syphilis infections alone has increased by 34% year-on-year to more than 35,000 people, and […]
Iconic Nine West tower continues leasing surge under Stefan Soloviev
It’s high-five time at Nine West, the near-mythical office tower at 9 W. 57th Street. It is enjoying a new life under Stefan Soloviev, the son of the late developer Sheldon Solow. The 50-story skyscraper, which spans more than 1.6 million square feet behind its famous sloping façade, is inching towards 100% occupancy thanks to […]
Powell Pointedly Refuses to Endorse the Immigration Surge
Powell dances around border politics Chairman of the Federal Reserve System Jerome Powell He will return to Parliament House on Wednesday to make his submission to Parliament’s biannual inquiry into the central bank, which asks many questions and answers few. The conflation of the relevant and the marginal is neither better nor worse than typical, […]
Gov. Hochul deploys 750 National Guardsmen to NYC subways amid underground crime surge
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that her administration plans to deploy. 750 National Guardsmen to the New York City subway system as underground violence escalates. during wednesday Press conference In Albany, Hochul said:5 point planAs part of a new strategy to curb violence, Hochul plans to deploy 1,000 New York State Police, […]
Apple iPhone sales in China plummet 24% as Huawei smartphone sales surge
SATORI Fund Senior Portfolio Manager Dan Niles discusses Apple’s outlook for 2024 on The Claman Countdown. Apple’s iPhone sales in China are off to a tough start this year, with sales down 24% from a year ago in the first six weeks, according to a new report from research firm Counterpoint. Analysts said the decline […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul push to boost number of cops on subways to combat recent crime surge
Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday he is pushing to permanently increase the number of police officers stationed on train and subway platforms to curb a booming underground crime wave in the Big Apple. Adams said his administration is implementing “new patrols of the subway system, including increased police presence and increased bag checks,” following a […]
Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Do not use in FNC/FBN digital editorials.Only trusted content (iStock) TransUnion recently reported that credit card balances will reach a new benchmark in the fourth quarter of 2023, with balances exceeding $1 trillion for the first time. report. According to the report, balances grew 13% year over year across all risk tiers, led by subprime, […]
Target’s earnings surge despite holiday sales dip, sees sales recovery in 2024
Stacey Widlitz, founder of SW Retail Advisors, talks about Macy’s 150 store closures and shares her top retail picks on “The Claman Countdown.” Target on Tuesday reported an increase in holiday quarter profit despite a weaker-than-expected sales decline, forecasting that full-year comparable sales would significantly beat Wall Street expectations, and the market The company’s stock […]
Gold Prices Surge Ahead of Key US Data, All-Time High in Sight – DailyFX
Gold (XAU/USD) analysis Gold prices soar ahead of major US economic indicators Gold continues to rack up gains over the past two trading sessions, when the precious metal rose just under 3.5%, or $70. Gold prices are not far from the all-time highs hit last December, and the recent rise in volatility has some in […]