The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, is in a tough spot. The economy is a bit of a mystery right now, and Powell wants to wait and see how things play out before making any moves with interest rates. This puts him at odds with President Trump, who's been pushing for rate cuts ASAP. Powe
Google has finally pushed out a new Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV. This comes after some hiccups earlier in the year when the initial rollout was delayed and then pulled due to issues. The update is now available for both devices that already had the initial Android 14 patch an
A young Brazilian woman's adventure in Indonesia took a tragic turn. Juliana Marins, 26, was hiking on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-tallest volcano, when she slipped and fell. Her journey started in Thailand and Vietnam before she reached Lombok Island. She was with friends and a guide when the
In a surprising turn of events, President Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following a period of intense exchanges. This came after Trump publicly criticized Israel for planning further strikes on Iran, despite a recently agreed-upon truce. The ceasefire, which aims to halt 12 da
Donald Trump made a surprising announcement on Truth Social. He said China can now buy oil from Iran. This is a big change. The US had been putting sanctions on China for doing this very thing. Trump seemed happy about it. He even said it was his great honor to make this happen. This news came afte
In a swift turn of events, Iran launched missiles at a U. S. base in Qatar. This happened just hours after the U. S. targeted Iranian nuclear sites. President Trump then announced a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel. But, neither Iran nor Israel confirmed this claim. Trump's social media post
Kroger, the big name behind Pick 'n Save and Metro Market, is shutting down around 60 stores across the country. This is all part of a major company shake-up to keep things running smoothly. While they haven't spilled all the details, they did let it slip that five Pick 'n Save spots in Wisconsin ar
Some Federal Reserve officials are now echoing President Trump's calls for lower interest rates. Michelle Bowman, a key Fed official, recently suggested that the central bank should consider cutting rates soon to support the job market. She believes that if inflation stays under control, a rate cut
A huge ad deal just got the okay from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but there's a catch. The FTC, currently all Republican, said yes to Omnicom buying Interpublic Group for $13. 5 billion. But they added a rule: Omnicom can't steer ads away from platforms based on political views. This means O
Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and Iran is considering a bold move that could shake up the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran, is a critical route for oil and gas shipments. About 20 million barrels of oil and a signi
