2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in decade: CDC
This year has seen the worst outbreak of gastroenteritis on cruise ships docked in the United States in more than a decade. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With one day left, 2024 marks the highest number of stomach virus infections on cruise ships since 2012, with the […]
S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Index Slips as Stocks Close Out Strong Year – Investopedia
Important points The S&P 500 fell 0.4% on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, stepping over the finish line at the end of a year of strong stock market returns. Tesla stock fell ahead of the company's quarterly delivery information later this week. Moderna's stock price soared after a report listed the vaccine maker as a top […]
What does the 2024 Bible ‘verse of the year’ reveal about our culture?
As presidential elections, economic uncertainty, and foreign wars dominated the headlines this year, it appears that a significant number of people turned to the Bible for comfort in their anxieties. YouVersion — the world's most popular Bible app — Philippians 4:6 Bible verses of the year are highlighted, bookmarked, and shared by users more than […]
Mayor Adams’ record is muddled as his re-election year begins
Mayor Adams enters his re-election year with a rather complicated history. Facing a federal corruption trial and being denied (at least for now) public matching campaign funds, he is at clear risk of defeat both in the June 24 primary and if he wins. exposed. Republican challenger emerges – November 4th general election. But his […]
The year is over: 2024 forex closing levels and annual percentage changes – ForexLive
Happy new year Welcome to 2025! The clock has moved on the foreign exchange market and we have embarked on a new chart. The final closing price levels for major pairs in 2024 are: Euro: 1.0354 Japanese Yen: 157.21 yen British Pound: 1.2524 Swiss Franc: 0.9072 Canadian dollar: 1.4380 Australian dollar: 0.6188 New Zealand dollar: […]
Indian Muslim Leader Issues Fatwa Against New Year Celebrations
The head of a prominent Islamic organization in India propagated: fatwaor a religious edict banning Muslims from celebrating the New Year this weekend. Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, head of the All India Muslim Jamaat, said New Year's celebrations are usually marked by “dancing, obscenity, hooliganism, alcoholism, [and] activities such as gambling,'' and called the New […]
Top Republican demands ‘costs’ for China after it hacked Treasury Dept in year marked by CCP espionage
The Biden administration announced Monday that China was behind a “massive” hack of the Treasury Department, gaining access to classified documents and government employees' workstations. After a year plagued by hacks across all government agencies, Chinese experts say it's time to get serious about thwarting hostile espionage. “The recent intrusions are not surprising. For too […]
Trump, Putin advisers trade barbs heading into new year
The year is coming to an end with two sharp messages between Russian leader Vladimir Putin's top adviser and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, chosen by President-elect Trump to be his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, condemned Russian missile and drone attacks from last week. “Christmas should be a time […]
Stock market today: Wall Street indexes drift higher into the close of another record-breaking year – The Associated Press
U.S. stock indexes were trending higher in early trading Tuesday as Wall Street ended the year with another milestone-breaking rally. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%. The benchmark index is coming off a streak of more than 1% decline. As of 9:56 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 120 points, or 0.3%. The […]
USD/INR surges on broad-based US Dollar demand ahead of New Year holiday – FXStreet
The Indian rupee traded in negative territory early in Europe on Tuesday. The INR has fallen due to a weaker Chinese yuan, higher dollar bids and a slower pace of Fed rate cuts. India's November federal budget deficit and third-quarter trade deficit will be the highlights on Tuesday ahead of the New Year holidays. The […]