AI stocks tumble as Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall and oil hits five-month high amid Iran war fears

AI stocks fall as oil prices hit a five-month high amid Iran war fears, dragging global markets lower. (Representative)

Stocks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) fell sharply on Thursday, dragging stock markets across the world lower. At the same time, oil prices climbed to their highest level in five months as investors worried about the war involving Iran and its impact on global energy supplies. AI stocks fall as oil prices hit a five-month … Read more

Corona High School shooting threat leads to arrest of 2 Riverside County teen girls: All on charges filed against them

Two 15-year-old students were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder after investigators say they researched school shootings and discussed plans for an attack at Corona High School. (Unsplash)

Two 15-year-old students from Riverside County have been taken into custody on allegations of plotting a potential school shooting at Corona High School, according to Corona police officials. Two 15-year-old students were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder after investigators say they researched school shootings and discussed plans for an attack at Corona … Read more

Oil prices fall from 5-month high as Trump eases Russia sanctions amid Middle East supply fears

Oil prices fall as Trump eases Russia sanctions amid Middle East supply fears. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices fell on Monday after reaching a five-month high, as investors booked profits following a recent rise in prices. US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease some sanctions and tariffs on Russia also weighed on prices, as it could allow more Russian fuel to enter the global market. Oil prices fall as Trump eases … Read more

US home sellers turn to mortgage rate buydowns as high rates slow home sales

US home sellers offer mortgage rate buydowns and price cuts as high rates slow home sales. (Unsplash)

Selling a home in the US has become more difficult as fewer buyers are looking to purchase homes and mortgage rates remain high. Sellers are now cutting home prices and offering financial benefits to attract buyers. These benefits include paying some of the buyers’ closing costs or giving them money to lower their mortgage rates. … Read more

Shooting near Augusta's Laney High School leaves 3 injured

Three people were shot in the tailgate area of Laney High School. (Unsplash)

Three people were shot near Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia, on October 17. As per Newsnation, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting at the school in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday Three people were shot in the tailgate area of Laney High School. (Unsplash) What happened? According to the Post … Read more

US bank earnings: JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi show consumers remain resilient despite high rates

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citigroup report resilient US consumer spending despite high interest rates. (Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg)

US consumers and businesses are holding up despite high interest rates. Third-quarter results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup showed that the US economy remained resilient even as borrowing costs stayed high. Spending and lending continued to grow compared with the same period last year, while loan losses remained largely under control. JPMorgan, Wells … Read more

Who was Kelvin Smith? GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide

Kelvin Smith: GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide (GoFundMe)

A Westlake High School engineering teacher was shot dead by his younger brother on Head Road in southwest Atlanta in what police believe was a murder-suicide. A GoFundMe has now been launched for the victim, 55-year-old Kelvin Smith. Kelvin Smith: GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide (GoFundMe) According to Atlanta … Read more

Norview High School lockdown: Shooting reports amid police response in Norfolk; what we know so far

Scanner audio reported possible students shot near Norview High School; officials had not confirmed.

Radio traffic in Norfolk, Virginiaindicated that two students may have been shot near Norview High School, with CPR reportedly underway on one victim on Sewells Point Road. Scanner audio reported possible students shot near Norview High School; officials had not confirmed. The information came from scanner audio and had not been officially confirmed at the … Read more

Russia cuts welfare, education and healthcare budget as war spending hits new high

Russia cuts welfare, education and healthcare budget as war spending hits new high

The government is also spending more on servicing its debt as high interest rates increase borrowing costs. Russia is preparing to cut spending on welfare, education and healthcare in its 2027 federal budget while raising taxes, as the government struggles to meet the rising cost of its war in Ukraine, according to fiscal documents reviewed … Read more

‘No deadline for Sheikh Hasina’s return’, says Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh

'No deadline for Sheikh Hasina's return', says Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh

“At that point in time, Hasina was still the prime minister of Bangladesh. We had hardly any choice on that”, Trivedi said (Photo credit: AP). NEW DELHI: The Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh on Saturday said Dhaka’s extradition request for ousted ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was being legally examined, so New Delhi could not state … Read more