#gold #investing #volatility #markets #etfs
Gold prices plunge as bargain hunters from Mumbai to Manhattan rush to jewelry stores, while analysts debate if the drop signals a temporary dip or deeper correction.
#politics #health #policy #layoffs #governance
POLITICO reveals selective downsizing of health agencies during the shutdown amid White House pressure and concerns about service delivery.
#sports #politics #media #journalism #gambling
Stephen A. Smith sticks to his stance after FBI Director Kash Patel criticizes his Trump-NBA gambling link comments.
#usda #snap #food_security #policy
USDA cannot use $5B in emergency funds for SNAP this November, with states unlikely to be reimbursed and TEFAP offering only partial aid.
#baseball #world_series #blue_jays #dodgers #toronto
Toronto Blue Jays take Game 1 of the 2025 World Series with a powerful rally, led by Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam.
#tropical_storm_melissa #caribbean #hurricane #flooding #preparedness
Tropical Storm Melissa stalls in the central Caribbean, nearing hurricane strength with heavy rains, flooding risks, and urgency to prepare.
#ufc #mma #heavyweight #strawweight #no_contest
Recap of UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane ends in no-contest; Mackenzie Dern wins the vacant strawweight title, signaling a reshaped division.
#oil #energy #policy #offshore_energy #environment
Trump administration plans offshore oil lease auctions along U.S. coasts, signaling energy expansion amid environmental and political debate.
#pentagon #military #latin_america #drug_trafficking
The Pentagon sends an aircraft carrier to Latin America to disrupt drug trafficking and pressure criminal networks, amid regional concerns about tensions.
#snap #food_assistance #politics #federal_shutdown
The Trump administration suspends November SNAP payments, risking food insecurity for millions amid a federal shutdown.
#politics #donations #ethics #transparency
Donors fund a $300M Trump ballroom after East Wing demolition, raising ethics questions and calls for transparency over donor influence.
#finance #stock_market #inflation #markets
Stocks rise as CPI data eases inflation fears, sending major indices to new highs amid Fed rate expectations.
#ai #microsoft #copilot #avatar #productivity
Microsoft unveils Mico, a warm, customizable animated avatar for Copilot that reacts to voice and mood.
USDA memo blocks emergency SNAP funds, risking reduced benefits as states cover costs themselves.
#politics #trade #tariffs #ontario
Ontario pauses Reagan tariffs ad after Trump ends U.S.-Canada trade talks, highlighting risks of tariffs and protectionism.
#finance #markets #inflation #cpi #rate_cuts
Dow Jones climbs above 47,000 as softer CPI fuels optimism for Fed rate cuts and stronger investor confidence.
#politics #economy #government_shutdown #healthcare #policy
The government shutdown enters its 24th day with furloughs, $400 million in daily costs, and a stalemate over ACA subsidies.
#social_security #cola #inflation #retirement #benefits
COLA for 2026 rises 2.8% to aid retirees, but higher Medicare premiums may erode gains amid rising costs.
#gm #layoffs #profitability #design_engineering #automotive
General Motors lays off 200+ staff at Warren Technical Center to sharpen profitability and focus on core design engineering amid market challenges.
#infidelity #marriage #transformation #health #celebrity
Country star Jelly Roll opens up about infidelity, vows renewal with Bunnie XO, and a dramatic 200-pound health transformation.