Retail stores have seen a bigger bump in sales than expected last month. Despite some hurricanes causing chaos, new jobless claims dropped by surprise. This good news has traders thinking a rate cut by the Fed is almost guaranteed next month. More numbers are coming out later today, including how w
Investors around the world saw their stock markets take different paths on Wednesday. While Europe and Asia mostly dipped, Britain's FTSE 100 rose by 0.6% after the British government reported that the country's inflation rate had dropped to its lowest level in over three years. This news gave hope
Today is Naomi Osaka's special day! She turns 27, sharing her birthday with notable figures like musician John Mayer (47), actress Kellie Martin (49), and actor Tim Robbins (66). Naomi, born under the Aries sign (March 21 – April 19), should keep her emotions and ego in check when dealing with perso
Soccer star Croix Bethune is thrilled about the new investor joining the Washington Spirit – none other than basketball legend Magic Johnson. Johnson, known for his smart investments, is making waves in women's soccer, just like he did in other sports. His involvement brings major attention to the N
Filipino food is gaining popularity in Chicago, but finding key ingredients like calamansi, a citrus fruit, is tough. This small citrus is crucial to Filipino cuisine, but supply issues make it hard to get. Chefs like Joseph Fontelera from Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant and Melvin Reyes from Mano Mode
After living and working in different places, including other states and countries, Krystal-Rae Clarke moved to Florida to start her chef's table business, FoodSaucy. But when it came time to grow her business, she decided to plant roots in Massachusetts. Even though many people are moving from the
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer kicked off an international business conference in London with a promise to cut through red tape. He aimed to attract billions in foreign investments to boost the UK's economy. Starmer reassured investors about a new workers' rights bill, saying it would enhance j
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new plan to support Black-owned businesses, particularly focusing on Black men. This comes as former President Donald Trump sees increasing support from Black voters. Her latest initiative promises loans of up to $20,000, which can be forgiven, for entre
Meet the economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson - they just won the Nobel Prize for their fascinating work on global economic inequality. These guys are from MIT and the University of Chicago, but none of them were born in the US. They've been looking into how colonialism shape
Stormi Webster, the 6-year-old daughter of Kylie Jenner, is growing up quickly. In a recent TikTok video posted by Jenner, Stormi stands at chest height next to her mom, showing just how tall she has become. The video, set to Jack Johnson's "Upside Down," features Jenner picking up her daughter and
