Business
NEW YORK / Content Syndication Services / – U.S. stocks closed mixed Tuesday as renewed pressure on technology and semiconductor shares pulled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.10 points, or 0.17%, to 50,872.11. The S&P 500 fell 19.08…
NEW YORK / Content Syndication Services / – Global oil prices fell sharply as Brent crude futures dropped more than 4% during trading before settling lower, extending volatility in energy markets tied to Middle East supply routes. Brent closed down 3% at $91.45 a barrel…
WEF says geoeconomic fragmentation costs the global economy up to $307 billion a year and adds pressure to inflation, trade and finance.
Treasury yields rose near 4.5 percent after private payroll gains, job openings and oil prices shaped inflation-sensitive trading.
U.S. stocks closed lower in a broad sell-off as the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from recent highs amid oil and inflation concerns.
ChatGPT reached 1 billion monthly active app users worldwide in May 2026, marking a record milestone in global AI adoption.
Peter Schiff’s U.S. stock warning returns as elevated valuations, federal debt, inflation and steady Fed rates frame market risks.
Dollar trading stayed steady near 99 while Bitcoin and Ether declined, leaving global currency moves muted and crypto markets weaker.
European Parliament trade MEPs advanced EU-US tariff legislation covering U.S. goods, safeguards and a June plenary vote in Brussels.
Anthropic raised $65 billion in Series H funding, lifting its valuation to $965 billion and placing it ahead of OpenAI among private AI firms.
Gold prices rose as a weaker dollar lifted bullion demand, while lower oil prices and gains in silver, platinum and palladium shaped trading.
Record ground beef prices near $6.90 a pound are raising Memorial Day cookout costs as tight cattle supplies keep pressure on US shoppers.
US stocks ended higher as the Dow closed at a record and the S&P 500 extended its weekly winning streak to eight weeks.
US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as inflation worries, gasoline costs and household price pressures intensified.
US egg prices are falling as supply rebounds, while producers face margin pressure from low wholesale prices and elevated operating costs.
Oil prices fell more than 5% as Brent and WTI retreated, while Hormuz tanker traffic and tighter US inventories shaped trading data.
Health
A proposed New York ban on potassium bromate focuses attention on pizza, bagels and the handling of flour additives in commercial baking.
Hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne disease, drove a multinational health response after three reported deaths aboard MV Hondius off Cape Verde.
SACRAMENTO: A new analysis of California residue testing data found that 37% of conventional fruits and vegetables grown in the state carried residues from PFAS pesticides, adding new attention to a class of chemicals that has become a major issue in food and environmental oversight. The Environmental Working Group said it reviewed…
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is investigating a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese made by Raw Farm LLC of Fresno, California, after seven confirmed illnesses were reported in three states. Federal health officials said two people have been hospitalized and…
Entertainment
CALIFORNIA: Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio announced on February 12 that the original God of War trilogy is being remade, reviving the series’ Greek era in a project the studio said is still in…
Netflix Q3 profit fell short as a $619M Brazil tax charge cut earnings, though revenue rose 17% to $11.5B, meeting forecasts.
Apple Arcade adds NFL Retro Bowl ’26, Jeopardy! Daily, and Hello Kitty updates in a major September expansion, with new content and exclusive features.
Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot opens with 57 million dollars, topping Superman and tracking toward a 220 million dollar global debut.
With $1.085 billion in earnings, Deadpool and Wolverine now hold the title for the highest-grossing R-rated film.
Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform, has made headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking gaming rewards program valued at an impressive $50 million. The initiative, aptly named “The Main Quest,” is…
Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las…
“The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US…
Abu Dhabi’s bustling international airport had an air of Hollywood on Sunday when iconic actor Tom Cruise graced the newly launched Midfield Terminal for the Middle East premiere of “Mission: Impossible –…
Disney’s much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is facing a staggering box office failure, falling drastically short of expectations. The film experienced a substantial decline in ticket sales, with a 58%…
Technology
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA / Content Syndication Services / – Meta services were restored Friday after a brief outage disrupted access to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and related business tools for thousands of users. The disruption began during the U.S. morning and eased before midday Eastern time, according to public outage reports and company status updates. Users…
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA / Content Syndication Services / – Apple introduced Siri AI on June 8, 2026, marking…
SpaceX launched its upgraded Starship V3 after a countdown halt, marking Flight 12 from South Texas with payload tests and ocean splashdown.
SpaceX 10,000-launch target brings FAA reliability reviews, licensing capacity and airspace oversight into sharper focus in US policy.
Meta begins global layoffs affecting about 10 percent of staff as AI spending, data center costs and team restructuring reshape operations.