Hurricane Beryl has carved a path of unprecedented destruction in the Caribbean, being declared the strongest-ever hurricane in July. The tropical cyclone has broken records left and right, pointing to the alarming effects of climate change. In a region already vulnerable to extreme weather events, the intensity and early arrival of Beryl serve as another
In a recent development, the Biden administration has made the decision to revoke eight licenses that allowed certain companies to ship goods to Huawei, a Chinese telecoms equipment giant. This move is part of an effort to exert pressure on the resurgent company. The Commerce Department, responsible for overseeing U.S. export policy, shared that certain
The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is set to showcase the talents of rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who have been making waves in the league since being drafted. As the No. 1 and No. 7 picks, respectively, Clark and Reese have quickly established themselves as key players in their teams, the Indiana Fever
Ryan Reynolds, known for his witty and playful approach to promoting his projects, recently shared a new Deadpool photo on his Instagram Story. The image showed the Marvel superhero’s back in the midst of a forest, drawing comparisons to Taylor Swift’s Evermore album cover. Swifties, as Taylor Swift fans are known, quickly picked up on
The market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has been experiencing a significant downturn in sales globally. Recent data from Cryptoslam reveals that there has been a substantial decrease in the average sale prices of NFTs, plummeting by almost 60 percent between March and June of this year. Initially, the average price of an NFT was around
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently discussed the progress made on inflation over the past year during a central banking forum in Sintra, Portugal. He expressed satisfaction with the current situation and mentioned that inflation is gradually moving back down to the target of 2%. Powell highlighted the importance of ensuring that inflation is sustainably
Several beaches in the U.S. have been forced to close due to excessive fecal bacteria in the ocean, posing a threat to public health. In Colorado, nearly a quarter of dairy herds have been affected by bird flu, highlighting the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to infectious diseases. On a positive note, the U.S. government
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent visit to Ukraine marks his first wartime visit to the country, signaling a potential shift in his stance on the conflict in the region. As a widely viewed ally of Russia within the European Union, Orban’s visit carries significant weight in the ongoing discussions about peace and security in
Sir Andy Murray has made the tough decision to pull out of this year’s Wimbledon men’s singles tournament due to ongoing recovery from a recent operation. Despite his dedication to rehabilitation efforts, Murray expressed great disappointment in having to forego the singles competition. However, he remains optimistic about his ability to participate in the men’s
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump share common ground on tariff policy. Both have utilized tariffs as a tool to protect and grow domestic industries. However, the impact of these tariffs on American consumers and industries is a topic of debate among policymakers and economists. The Economics of Tariffs: A Tax Increase for