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There are accounts of odd noises coming out of some of the sand dunes dating back to ancient times. During his journey through the Gobi Desert in Asia in the 13th century, Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo wrote about music made by ghosts, which he believed were desert spirits. It is an extraordinary natural … Read more
Beijing, China on Thursday rejected the US “long-arm jurisdiction” to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties. China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ The US House of … Read more
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending the losses seen in the previous session. The decline came after reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oman, easing some fears about a shortage of oil. However, oil prices remained above $100 a barrel because traders are still worried that the Middle East conflict could … Read more
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, taking its benchmark federal funds rate to 3.75%-4%. The move is aimed at slowing inflation by making borrowing more expensive and reducing spending. US Fed rate hike raises borrowing costs as cell phone and utility bills also increase. (Pexel) The rate hike is … Read more
The 37% federal income-tax bracket could start at higher income levels in 2027. A preliminary estimate puts the start of the 37% tax bracket at more than $793,650 in taxable income for married couples filing jointly. For single taxpayers, the 37% bracket could start at more than $661,375 in taxable income. These are early estimates … Read more
Social Security could face a major benefit cut in 2032 if Congress does not act. The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of money in the last three months of 2032. If that happens, Social Security benefits would automatically face an across-the-board 22% cut, according to the Social Security Board of Trustees. … Read more
The record heat of 2026 made this summer exceptional for butterfly-watching. More than 100,000 volunteers fanned across Britain with notebooks this summer, tallying nearly 1.4 million common butterflies and day-flying moths. This was the second-best butterfly season of the past 16 years, according to the Big Butterfly Count. Painted ladies surged by 335% compared with … Read more
A vintage Airstream trailer parked on a Wisconsin pasture may not sound like a financial lifeline, at least not six years ago. But it is now for Brit Thompson, 33, who runs Pink River Ranch in Wisconsin. She converted her vintage Airstream trailer into an Airbnband most of her guests are Chicago-area professionals looking for … Read more
The ICE allegedly shot Sosa-Celis in the leg through the door of his apartment while children were inside. The incident triggered protests and clashes between federal immigration agents and demonstrators. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan man was arrested in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The detention comes eight months after … Read more
For generations, the forests of northwest Montana have been more than timberland. They have provided habitat for wildlife, working forests for local communities and places where people hunt, hike and explore. Now, state officials are working to give a large stretch of that landscape permanent protection. According to Western News and Daily Inter Lake, Montana … Read more