Black Friday 2024: Shoppers Embrace Discounts Amid Economic Concerns
As Black Friday unfolds on November 29, 2024, shoppers across the United States are hitting stores in search of deals, despite concerns over inflation and a shorter holiday shopping season. Retailers are responding with a mix of exclusive products and significant...
Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health Sparks Concern Among Experts
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case on Transgender Health Care Rights on December 4
Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” Set for Complete Cast Reboot, Retaining Only Lisa Vanderpump
Food Safety Experts Urge Caution as Holiday Season Approaches
US Business Activity Index Reaches 31-Month High in November
Amazon Faces Potential EU Investigation Under New Digital Markets Act Regulations
Apple Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Antitrust Case Alleging Smartphone Market Monopoly
Finance
Bitcoin Surges to Record High Following Donald Trump’s Election Victory
Bitcoin has reached unprecedented heights, soaring to nearly $90,000 in the wake of Donald Trump's election as President of the United States. The cryptocurrency surged by 27.89% since November 5, closing at an all-time high of $88,701.49 on November 11, 2024. As of...
Scammers Target Job Seekers with Increasingly Sophisticated Fraud Tactics
NEW YORK (AP) — The rise of job scams has become a pressing concern for job seekers, particularly as many rely on online platforms to find employment. According to Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, "We’ve really seen tremendous...
Social Security Benefits Set to Increase by 2.5% in January 2025, Marking Smallest Adjustment Since 2021
Starting in January 2025, millions of older Americans will see a 2.5% increase in their Social Security benefits, marking the smallest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 2021. This adjustment is expected to add approximately $50 to the average monthly benefit,...
The U.S. Dollar Set for Largest Weekly Gain Since April Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
On October 4, 2024, the U.S. dollar remained near a six-week high, poised for its largest weekly gain since April, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six other major...
Business
Black Friday 2024: Shoppers Embrace Discounts Amid Economic Concerns
As Black Friday unfolds on November 29, 2024, shoppers across the United States are hitting stores in search of deals, despite concerns over inflation and a shorter holiday shopping season. Retailers are responding with a mix of exclusive products and significant...
US Business Activity Index Reaches 31-Month High in November
The S&P Global flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index surged to 55.3 in November, marking a significant rise from October's reading of 54.1 and reaching its highest level in 31 months. This increase suggests that economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth...
Donald Trump’s Election Victory Triggers Market Reactions in Asia
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Asian stock markets showed mostly positive movements amid a backdrop of fluctuating U.S. equities following Donald Trump's recent election victory. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rose by 0.8% to reach 38,842.13 as the yen continued its downward...
Intel Faces Significant Revenue Decline Amid Struggles in Chip Market
Intel Corporation is poised to announce its largest quarterly revenue drop in five quarters, with Wall Street analysts projecting an 8% decline to approximately $13.02 billion. This anticipated decrease reflects ongoing challenges for the semiconductor giant as it...
Technology
Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health Sparks Concern Among Experts
Recent studies have highlighted the troubling relationship between social media use and mental health issues among teenagers, raising alarms among parents, educators, and health professionals. A significant body of research indicates that increased social media...
Amazon Faces Potential EU Investigation Under New Digital Markets Act Regulations
Amazon is poised to face an EU investigation next year regarding potential favoritism towards its own brand products on its online marketplace, according to sources familiar with the matter. This inquiry comes as European antitrust regulators intensify their scrutiny...
AI Tools Enable Widespread Deepfake Pornography, Experts Warn of Growing Threat
The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has made deepfake pornography a pervasive issue, affecting individuals from various backgrounds, including celebrities and everyday people. Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in online harassment, emphasizes...
Massive 97-inch TVs Experience Surge in Sales Amid Price Drops
As the holiday season approaches, consumers are increasingly purchasing oversized televisions, particularly 97-inch models, which have seen a significant price reduction. Retailers like Best Buy report that these "XXL TVs" are flying off the shelves as people look to...
Law
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case on Transgender Health Care Rights on December 4
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on December 4 regarding a pivotal case concerning transgender health care rights, specifically the constitutionality of Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. This case, known as U.S. v....
Apple Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Antitrust Case Alleging Smartphone Market Monopoly
Apple is set to ask a federal judge to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case against it, which alleges unlawful domination of the smartphone market. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey. U.S. District Judge...
Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI by News Outlets Raw Story and AlterNet
A New York federal judge has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, brought by news outlets Raw Story and AlterNet, over allegations of unauthorized use of their articles for training AI models. The ruling was issued on November 7, 2024, by Judge...
Boeing Accuses Striking Union of Unfair Labor Practices Amid Ongoing Strike
On October 11, 2024, Boeing filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), claiming that union leaders have not engaged in good faith negotiations...
Politics
Voters in Nine States Face Crucial Decisions on Abortion Rights in Election Day Ballot Measures
On November 5, 2024, voters across nine states are casting their ballots on measures that could significantly shape abortion rights. These initiatives come in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which had previously guaranteed...
Trump and Harris Intensify 2024 Campaigns as Election Day Approaches
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are intensifying their campaigns as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with just 15 days remaining until Election Day on November 5. Recent polls indicate a neck-and-neck race, particularly in key...
Donald Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve’s Rate Cut as a ‘Political Move’
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump condemned the Federal Reserve's decision to lower its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, labeling it "a political move." This comment comes just weeks before the...
Harris and Trump Face Off in First Presidential Debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump squared off Tuesday night in their first and potentially only debate before the 2024 presidential election. The highly anticipated event, held in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. Eastern time, offered voters a...
Culture
Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” Set for Complete Cast Reboot, Retaining Only Lisa Vanderpump
In a significant shake-up for the reality television landscape, Bravo announced on November 26, 2024, that "Vanderpump Rules" will return for its 12th season with an entirely new cast, retaining only its namesake, Lisa Vanderpump. This decision marks a return to the...
Quincy Jones Honored Posthumously with Oscar at 2024 Governors Awards
In a poignant ceremony held on November 17, 2024, at the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles, the late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar. The event celebrated not only Jones but also notable figures in the film industry, including Bond...
Taylor Swift and Tyla Shine at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester
Pop megastar Taylor Swift and South African artist Tyla were the standout winners at the MTV Europe Music Awards held on November 10, 2024, in Manchester, England. Swift secured four awards, including Best Artist and Best Video for her collaboration with Post Malone...
“Squid Game” Season 2 Promises More Intriguing Challenges and Revenge, Says Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk
The creator of the global sensation "Squid Game," Hwang Dong-hyuk, has unveiled exciting details about the upcoming second season during a promotional event in Lucca. He emphasized that the new season will feature a larger cast and more intriguing challenges than its...