Best Buy has raised its yearly sales forecast, thanks to a strong third quarter. The electronics giant beat Wall Street's expectations, with customers eager to upgrade their tech gadgets. They're buying more computers, gaming consoles, and smartphones. The company now expects to make between $41. 65 billion and $41. 95 billion this year. That's more than they though...
House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, President Trump's team was working on a plan to keep these subsidies going f...
The Nasdaq composite took a hit on Tuesday, ending a brief winning streak. Investors are worried about the growing competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Nvidia and other tech stocks saw a decline. This happened after a report said Meta is thinking about spending a lot on Google's AI chips. Meanwhile, Alphabet, Google's parent company, saw its stock ...
The NFL landscape is shifting as some teams climb the ranks while others struggle to find their footing. The Los Angeles Rams are currently the cream of the crop, boasting a powerful offense and defense. But can they keep up this dominance? The Denver Broncos are also making waves, with their defense being a standout. However, questions linger about quarterback Bo N...
Ever thought your shoes could level up your gaming experience? Well, Microsoft and Crocs have teamed up to make that happen. They've created a pair of Crocs that look just like an Xbox controller. Imagine walking around with X, Y, B, A buttons, and even the D-pad on your feet. The left and right analog sticks are there too, along with a white Xbox button. The Crocs l...
In a recent turn of events, an Australian senator found herself in hot water after a protest that sparked a heated debate. Pauline Hanson, known for her strong stance against immigration and certain cultural practices, decided to make a statement in parliament. She chose to wear a burqa, a garment worn by some Muslim women, to push for a ban on such coverings in publ...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a powerful catalyst. The catalyst is super good at turning CO2 into ot...
People are feeling less sure about the economy and their own futures. A recent survey shows that worries about finding a job are growing. The survey's main number, which measures how people feel about the economy, dropped to 88. 7 in November. This is the lowest it's been since April and a big drop from the month before. The survey also asked people about their hope...
Sir Richard Branson recently shared heartbreaking news about the passing of his beloved wife, Joan. She was his partner for half a century. He called her his best friend, his rock, and his guiding light. Joan was more than just a wife to him; she was his partner in every sense. She was also a wonderful mother and grandmother to their kids and grandkids. Joan was kno...
Paramount is set to release a new movie in the Rush Hour series. This is big news for fans of the original films. The series, which follows two cops who team up to solve crimes, was a huge hit in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The new movie, Rush Hour 4, will bring back the original stars, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. This is exciting for fans who have been waitin...