Current events

European markets slip in final full trading session of the year
Recent news

European markets slip in final full trading session of the year

Kathy D. Crockett1 week ago
European stock markets traded lower on Monday in the last full trading session of 2024, as investors braced for a quiet end to the year. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.5% ...
New York City’s Congestion Pricing Set to Begin Amid Legal Challenges
Recent news

New York City’s Congestion Pricing Set to Begin Amid Legal Challenges

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
Ukraine halts Russian gas transit to Europe, ending decades of energy dominance
Recent news

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit to Europe, ending decades of energy dominance

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago

Commerce

Rohit Chopra testifies before Congress as CFPB takes legal action against Zelle
Business

Rohit Chopra testifies before Congress as CFPB takes legal action against Zelle

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in late November 2023, addressing ongoing consum...
Wholesale prices and labor market trends fuel mixed economic outlook
Business

Wholesale prices and labor market trends fuel mixed economic outlook

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
November brought an unexpected rise in wholesale prices, casting doubt on the pace of inflation's decline, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The producer pri...
Dolphin Entertainment CEO increases ownership, signaling confidence in company’s future
Business

Dolphin Entertainment CEO increases ownership, signaling confidence in company’s future

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
William O'Dowd IV, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:DLPN), increased his personal investment in the company by acquiring an additional 13,000 shares of common stock. The shares were purchased...
U.S. new vehicle sales expected to hit highest levels since 2019 amid easing prices and rising inventories
Business

U.S. new vehicle sales expected to hit highest levels since 2019 amid easing prices and rising inventories

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
The US auto market is poised for its strongest performance in years, with new vehicle sales expected to rise to levels not seen since 2019. Industry analysts expect a recovery in 2025, driven by impro...

Governance

Panama marks 25 years of sovereignty over the Panama Canal
Politics

Panama marks 25 years of sovereignty over the Panama Canal

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
This year marks a significant milestone for Panama as the nation celebrates 25 y...
Border detentions in December remain stable, reaching lowest levels since 2020
Politics

Border detentions in December remain stable, reaching lowest levels since 2020

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
Border detentions for unauthorized crossings from Mexico into the United States ...
Congress approves plan to avoid government shutdown amid Republican divisions
Politics

Congress approves plan to avoid government shutdown amid Republican divisions

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
The US Congress narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown on Friday, after ...

Spectacle

Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor: A potential blockbuster fight stirs sportsbooks
Entertainment

Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor: A potential blockbuster fight stirs sportsbooks

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has revealed his plans to return to the ring, teasing a potential fight against social media influencer and WWE...
Neuralink gains approval for new brain implant study aimed at restoring mobility and digital freedom
Entertainment

Neuralink gains approval for new brain implant study aimed at restoring mobility and digital freedom

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
Neuralink, the brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, announced that it has received approval to launch a new feasibility study usin...
U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over federal law threatening TikTok ban
Entertainment

U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over federal law threatening TikTok ban

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments on January 10, 2025 on the constitutionality of a federal law that could ban ...
Nissan and Honda reportedly considering merger for competitive edge in global auto market
Entertainment

Nissan and Honda reportedly considering merger for competitive edge in global auto market

Kathy D. Crockett2 weeks ago
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential merger The Nikkei newspaper. The move, ...
SpaceX pushes to turn Starbase into a new Texas city
Entertainment

SpaceX pushes to turn Starbase into a new Texas city

Kathy D. Crockett3 weeks ago
SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has put forward an ambitious proposal to turn its Starbase facility in Boca Chica Beach, Tex...
K-pop stocks and global music markets see gains amid big announcements and strong performances
Entertainment

K-pop stocks and global music markets see gains amid big announcements and strong performances

Kathy D. Crockett2 months ago
JYP Entertainment, the powerhouse behind K-pop sensations like TWICE and Stray Kids, has been on a remarkable upward trajectory. On Friday, ...