Donald Trump’s return to the White House was initially projected to spark a broad, sustained boom in U.S. equities. While the S&P 500 has indeed climbed roughly 18% since the November election, the drivers behind the rally differ markedly from the expectations of many forecasters. The
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 3, introduced in early 2025, include on‑ear heart‑rate sensors that position the earbuds as potential fitness wearables alongside the company’s flagship Apple Watch Ultra 3. To assess how well the new earbuds perform, a series of side‑by‑side tests were conducted
A recent review of scientific literature highlights that a group of seven widely used medications may cause long‑lasting disturbances to the gut microbiome, the complex community of bacteria, fungi and yeasts that plays a pivotal role in digestion, immunity and overall health. The analysis, compiled by researchers from several
Los Angeles clinched the World Series on Saturday night in a dramatic 11‑inning showdown, defeating Toronto 5‑4 after a late surge that featured key home runs from Miguel Rojas and Will Smith. The game, played at Rogers Centre, marked the first Game 7 in the championship series since
An explosion followed by a fierce fire ripped through a convenience store in the downtown area of a northern Mexican city on Saturday, killing at least 23 people, including several children, and injuring 12 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in the early evening, prompting an immediate response
SpaceX successfully lifted off a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, deploying a private‑sector space‑station prototype called “Haven Demo” together with 17 additional small satellites. The launch, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, marked the first flight of a dedicated
Kenyan distance runner Hellen Obiri claimed victory in the 2024 New York City Marathon, finishing in a time that broke the women's course record by a narrow margin. The race, which drew a deep international field, saw Obiri surge ahead in the final miles to cross the finish
Recent data indicate that the United States housing market is entering a period of heightened stress as mortgage rates remain elevated and home price growth stalls. The median sale price of existing homes fell modestly in the latest monthly report, while the number of new listings rose, signaling a shift
The White House announced that the U.S. president has directed the Department of Defense to develop contingency plans for potential military action in Nigeria, citing concerns over the ongoing threat posed by Islamist militant groups and the perceived inability of the Nigerian government to safeguard its Christian population. The
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled a package of regulatory measures designed to limit political campaigning techniques that analysts have labeled “Trump 2.0.” The initiative, which the governor described as a “necessary safeguard for democratic integrity,” focuses on greater transparency for political advertising, tighter controls on micro‑targeting,
A new YouGov poll commissioned by The Economist indicates that President Donald Trump’s job approval rating among white voters has fallen to 47 percent, the lowest level recorded during his second term. The decline marks a noticeable shift from earlier months, when the former president’s support among this
Democratic Governor Josh Stein announced this week that a team of paleontologists uncovered what officials are calling the largest dinosaur find in North Carolina for the past ten years. The discovery, made in a remote quarry near Raleigh, includes several well‑preserved skeletal elements that suggest a previously unknown species