Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently announced a jumbo-sized 50-point cut in interest rates, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.75%–5%. The Fed also projects another half-point cut before 2025, with a higher estimated unemployment rate for this year. While U.S. markets initially rose on the news, they couldn’t sustain their gains. A CNBC survey…
This content discusses how several Democrat politicians have faced scrutiny for their anti-Trump rhetoric, which has intensified after the former president was the target of a second assassination attempt. President Biden and VP Kamala Harris have accused Trump of being a threat to democracy. Additionally, there are comments from Democratic politicians like Maxine Waters and…
Being a new mom can be overwhelming, but vlogger Keisha Franklin shared some helpful kitchen hacks on Instagram to make life easier. She showed how to easily separate grapes from the stem, peel a boiled banana, and quickly peel a boiled egg. Keisha also demonstrated how to remove egg white and yolk with a syringe,…
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Sunday, marking the fourth time since 9/11. The aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace, so they were not viewed as a threat. NORAD employs a defense network to detect and…
DirecTV and Disney have reached a deal to end the blackout of Disney’s ESPN and other channels on DirecTV, allowing customers to access college football, the Emmy Awards, and other programming. The deal includes market-based pricing and the ability for DirecTV to offer genre-specific bundles, including Disney’s streaming services. The blackout highlighted the importance of…
Boeing’s factory workers went on strike after rejecting a new labor contract, causing a halt in production of the company’s popular airplanes. The workers voted overwhelmingly against the tentative agreement, citing issues with discriminatory conduct and unfair labor practices. Boeing expressed disappointment in the decision and emphasized their commitment to reaching a new agreement. The…
We all know the discomfort of feeling bloated after eating a salad, even though salads are typically seen as healthy. Gut health expert Dimple Jangda explains that the way we prepare salads can impact our digestive comfort. Plants release phytochemicals when cut, which can contribute to bloating. However, there’s no need to stop eating salads…
The Kochi Corporation has decided to grant a private firm three more months to install CCTV cameras on city streets. The cameras are meant to monitor illegal waste dumping and assist the police. The firm requested an extension due to technical difficulties and bad weather causing delays. Opposition councillors criticized the delay and suggested finding…
Royal Enfield is back with the fourth season of their #ArtofMotorcycling competition, inviting global artists to imagine the future of motorcycling in the year 3000 A.D. Participants can submit their works in various categories, with winners being featured at the Motoverse event. The tagline for this year is ‘Y3K: The future is your canvas.’ The…
The Delhi government is offering a 50% discount on traffic challans for violators who pay within three months, in an effort to reduce pending challans. This proposal, awaiting approval, aims to streamline traffic regulations and enforcement. Not all traffic offenses are eligible for this discount, but those like driving without a valid license or driving…