Social Security Update: Reasons for No Payments This Week – Newsweek

Many Americans counting on their Social Security checks will find that this week is silent—not due to any issues, but simply because of the payment schedule. The Social Security Administration (SSA) 2025 calendar indicates that benefits won’t be disbursed during one of the two calendar weeks this year, specifically from May 5th to 10th. Why […]
Today’s gold price forecast: What to expect for gold rates this week – should you buy or sell? – Times of India

Gold Price Forecast: Insights for Investors Gold has long been considered a safe haven asset, especially during times marked by global economic and political uncertainty. Recently, gold prices surged to record highs globally, although those numbers have seen some adjustments. What does this mean for those looking to invest? Well, it’s a mixed bag. Gold […]
Injuries of a Pirates fan disclosed after a 21-foot fall onto the field at PNC Park last week

A fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 21 feet at PNC Park and suffered severe injuries, breaking his neck, back, and collarbone. Kavan Markwood, who is 20 years old, shared an update through Jennifer Phillips, the organizer of his GoFundMe, following the terrible accident during a game on Wednesday night. “There’s still a long road […]
Long Island school urges Trump to intervene in ‘Chiefs’ mascot dispute with only one week left until legal deadline.

Long Island Schools Seek Federal Support for Native American Team Name On Monday, Long Island schools and the Trump administration requested to join an ongoing dispute concerning the preservation of a Native American team name. Officials from the Massapequa School District reached out to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, urging the federal government to step in […]
British Pound rises slightly against US Dollar during Fed-BoE monetary policy week – FXStreet

Pound Sterling is projected to rise against the US dollar just before the Federal Reserve and Bank of England’s monetary policy announcements later this week. The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain interest rates, while the Bank of England is expected to reduce borrowing costs by 25 basis points. Ongoing uncertainties in US-China trade relations […]
Trump’s 16th week in office will feature a meeting at the White House with Canada and continued trade talks.

President Donald Trump is reflecting on his first 100 days in office, asserting that there are no plans to slow down the administration’s pace moving forward. He mentioned, “This week we’re celebrating the first 100 successful days of this presidency. We’ve received a lot of credit, but I think we will improve even more as […]
Bitcoin ETFs in the US purchased six times more than the amount produced by BTC miners last week – Cointelegraph

The Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the US acquired nearly six times more Bitcoin than was mined last week. This US-based Bitcoin fund snapped up 18,644 BTC during the week, while only 3,150 BTC were mined. The asset allocator, hodl15 Capital, is set to be discussed on May 4th. Institutional buying, especially from […]
The shocking history of Jerry Springer revealed: top podcasts of the week | TV and radio

This week’s pickFinal Thoughts: Jerry Springer Before he became a staple of daytime television, Jerry Springer was a challenging young politician. He held the mayoral office in Cincinnati and had aspirations that reached for the entire state of Ohio. Leon Neyfakh of *Slow Burn* dives deep into the origins of this nine-part series, expertly weaving […]
GBP/USD holds steady above the mid-1.3200s as traders pause before the Bank of England meeting this week – FXStreet

GBP/USD is finding it tough to make significant progress as a new week begins. Rising expectations for aggressive Fed rate cuts are bolstering the dollar, affecting the pairing. GBP bulls seem hesitant ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England (BOE) policy meeting. The GBP/USD pair opens the week on a cautious note, trading within a narrow […]
Organization ‘Supporting’ Small Businesses Before National Small Business Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kelly Loeffler, a small business manager, stated on Sunday that the agency is “empowering” small businesses nationwide as it kicks off National Small Business Week. “It’s wonderful to begin Small Business Week here in Washington. From there, we’ll expand across the country. The goal of Small Business Week is to highlight how […]