U.S. equity markets closed Wednesday at fresh all‑time highs, buoyed primarily by technology stocks as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest‑rate decision. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6%, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.2%, extending a multi‑day
In April, optimism for an experimental Alzheimer’s medication called valiltramiprosate (ALZ-801) waned after researchers released preliminary results from a trial involving more than 300 participants. The data suggested limited overall efficacy, prompting concerns among investors and clinicians about the drug’s future. However, a subsequent analysis of a subgroup
Denver's cornerback Pat Surtain suffered a pectoral injury during the team's Week 8 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, prompting early speculation that he might be moved to the league's injured reserve list. Initial reports suggested the severity of the injury could sideline him for
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter‑percentage point on Wednesday, according to market analysts citing recent labor‑market data. A modest rate cut would mark the central bank's second reduction this year and reflects policymakers' effort to balance inflation
People who walk for 10‑15 minutes at a time can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to two thirds compared with those who take only brief walks lasting less than five minutes, according to a new epidemiological study released this week. The research, conducted by a consortium
The upcoming remake of the classic first‑person shooter Halo: Campaign Evolved has sparked a heated debate among its original creators, who have posted conflicting statements about the project's direction and intended audience. While some developers tout the update as a way to introduce the franchise to a
According to a new leak that surfaced online, Google may announce its next batch of Pixel smartphones as early as November 4, ahead of the company’s usual October rollout schedule. The unverified report, which appeared on a technology forum, suggests that the upcoming "Pixel Drop" will include
A small passenger aircraft crashed early Tuesday in Kenya’s coastal Kwale district, killing 11 people, the majority of whom were foreign tourists traveling to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The crash occurred shortly after the plane took off from the coastal city of Mombasa, prompting an immediate emergency response
United States former President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has not ruled out a possible run for the White House in the 2028 election, even though the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two elected terms. Trump, who served from 2017 to 2021 and sought a return
Gregory Bovino, a senior officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, appeared before U.S. District Judge Sara Ellman at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago at 10 a.m. The hearing marks the first public testimony in a federal investigation into alleged misconduct during a recent border operation
The Federal Reserve opened its latest policy meeting on Tuesday with clear signs of internal disagreement as officials debated the appropriate stance on interest rates while the United States grappled with a partial government shutdown. The divergence among policymakers reflects ongoing uncertainty about inflation trends, labor market strength, and the
Actor Chris Evans, 44, and his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, announced the arrival of their first child over the weekend, according to reports from entertainment news outlets. The couple, who married last year, chose to keep the birth private, sharing the news only with close family and friends before