The Federal Reserve has announced its decision to hold the key interest rate steady for the third consecutive time, signaling potential rate cuts in the future. Despite easing inflation rates and a resilient economy, policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to maintain the benchmark overnight borrowing rate within a targeted range
In a recent major incident in South Wales, a “loud explosion” was heard, followed by a large fire on an industrial estate. Fire chiefs have declared the incident as the affected building is at risk of collapse. While there are reports of one person unaccounted for, no serious injuries have been reported so far. This
Health spending in the U.S. experienced significant fluctuations in recent years, with a rise of 4.1% in 2022, reaching a staggering $4.5 trillion. While this growth marked an increase from the previous year, it fell short of the unprecedented surge observed in 2020. These findings were unveiled by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The recent addition of Jon Rahm, the third-ranked golfer in the world, to the LIV Golf League has provided validation for the circuit’s unique 54-hole format. LIV Golf League CEO and commissioner Greg Norman expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the format’s incorporation of individual and team golf has been well-received by players globally. Norman revealed
In a groundbreaking move, El Salvador, the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has unveiled a visionary plan to revitalize its tourism industry and stimulate its economy. The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of this Central American nation recently announced the launch of a unique initiative known as the Freedom Visa.
Creators and enthusiasts of Netflix can now rejoice as the streaming giant has finally taken a leap towards transparency by releasing viewership statistics for almost all of its shows and movies. In its first-ever “What We Watched” report, Netflix ranks its content based on the number of hours viewed over the past six months. This
The world of politics is always filled with surprises, and the latest one comes from veteran investor Mike Novogratz. Known for his longstanding support of Joe Biden, Novogratz has made a remarkable switch in allegiance. He is now actively fundraising for Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., who happens to be Joe Biden’s long shot primary opponent.
President Joe Biden made his harshest criticism yet of the Israeli government during a campaign reception in Washington. He stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a “tough decision to make” and suggested that the current government is hindering a long-term solution. According to Biden, the conservative government in Israel, led by Netanyahu, is making
In a crucial vote in the Commons, Rishi Sunak manages to avoid a damaging Tory rebellion over his flagship Rwanda bill. The totemic legislation, which aims to revive the stalled £290m deportation scheme, received backing from MPs at its second reading with a majority of 43 votes. This result will come as a huge relief
The Day Before, once touted as Steam’s most wish-listed open-world survival MMO, has faced a swift downfall. The game initially debuted in early access and was met with a flood of negative reviews, exposing its lack of substance as an MMO experience. Instead, players compared it to an extraction shooter resembling Escape from Tarkov, combined