Bruce Springsteen's life is now a movie, and it's surprisingly accurate. Most music biopics stretch the truth, but this one sticks close to reality. It focuses on a short time in Springsteen's life, from 1981 to 1982, when he made the album Nebraska. The movie shows his struggles with depression and
In the heart of the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Melissa is causing quite a stir. This isn't your typical fast-moving storm; it's taking its time, sitting nearly stationary and dumping heavy rain over the same areas for days. Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are bracing for impact, with forec
The stock market is on a roll, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all pushing towards new highs. This surge comes after a recent report showed inflation isn't as bad as some feared. Lower inflation is good news for everyday folks struggling with high prices. It's also a green light for the Fede
Next year, seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries will see a small boost in their monthly checks. The increase is 2. 8%, which works out to about $56 more per month for the average person. This change is meant to help with rising costs, but it might not be enough. Health care costs eat up
A recent sports gambling scandal has taken a turn towards the absurd. The FBI recently announced the arrest of over 30 individuals across 11 states, including some big names in the NBA. Among those arrested were Chauncey Billups, a former NBA player and current coach, and Terry Rozier, a player for
The NBA is facing a serious problem. It's not just about one player or one team. It's about trust. The league is under fire after several big names were arrested for illegal gambling. The FBI and Department of Justice are involved. They say these arrests are just the beginning. More names might come
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is in a tight spot. With countries like the U. S. lagging behind on payments, the agency is forced to make some tough decisions. They're looking at cutting jobs and scaling back travel to stay afloat. This isn't just about saving money, though. The WMO is
Europe's farmers are having a better time planting winter grains this year. The weather has been kinder than in the past two years. This could mean more stable grain areas, even though prices are low. The early part of October was dry. This let farmers plant a lot before the wetter weather came. Th
A painting by the famous artist Pablo Picasso recently sold for a huge amount of money. The painting, called "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat (Dora Maar) 1943, " went for 27 million euros, which is about $31. 49 million. This sale happened at an auction in Paris. The painting had been kept priv
In a twist that has left many scratching their heads, a Nigerian court decided to push back the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu until Monday. This happened because Kanu, the head of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra group, said he couldn't defend himself properly. Why? His old legal team left, a
