A suspected shark was filmed swimming through a flooded street intersection in Fort Pierce, Florida, after heavy rain inundated parts of the state’s eastern coast earlier this week. The unusual sighting was captured on Monday, November 2, as floodwaters submerged roads and allowed marine life to move into areas normally away from the water. Heavy … Read more
The results of the US midterm elections on November 3 could affect Wall Street, AI stocks, US Treasury yields and the country’s financial outlook. Investors are closely watching whether Democrats or Republicans will control Congress after the elections. US midterm elections could influence Wall Street, AI stocks and Treasury yields. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / … Read more
A federal judge on Saturday threw out President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter is dismissed with prejudice U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami … Read more
A US federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump‘s $20 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for the second time. The case concerned the newspaper’s report about a sexually suggestive birthday letter allegedly bearing Trump’s name and addressed to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A federal judge dismisses Trump’s $20 billion Wall Street … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani deleted a post where he appeared to celebrate ‘Halalflation’ when announcing the city was adding 10,500 street vendor licenses. The action came amid backlash from far-right political activist Laura Loomer. Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, deleted a post apparently celebrating ‘Halalflation’ amid backlash from Laura Loomer. (Bloomberg) “Disgusting. … Read more
The US stock market has a historically strong period ahead of the midterm elections. Wall Street investors have been worried about heavy spending on artificial intelligence (AI), earnings from major technology companies and the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. However, past market data suggest that the S&P 500 could rise over the next eight trading … Read more
US stock investors are preparing for an important week as major technology companies report their quarterly earnings and the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Both events could test the strength of the recent US stock market rally. Wall Street investors watch Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision … Read more
Florida A&M University issued an alert before 8:45 pm ET Saturday, October 24, urging those near Bragg Stadium in Tallahassee to shelter in place amid police activity following a reported shooting. Meanwhile, Florida State University issued an “Emergency Message for the Florida State University Tallahassee Campus” at 10 pm, advising students, faculty and staff in … Read more
Wall Street’s AI rally is facing a big test as investors wait for quarterly earnings reports from major technology companies, including Meta Platforms and Tesla. Recent falls in AI stocks have raised doubts about whether the stock market rally can continue. Wall Street AI rally faces pressure ahead of Meta, Tesla and major chipmakers’ earnings … Read more
PC: Cable Car Heritage Museum In August 1873, San Francisco tested a new cable railway system designed to operate on streets where horses struggled with steep grades. Andrew Smith Hallidie tested the first cable car on Clay Street on 2 August, using an endless wire rope placed in a tube below the surface of the … Read more