The U. S. Federal Reserve might lower interest rates in December. This is because the economy shows signs of slowing down. Job growth is weaker than before. Inflation is also lower. These changes make it likely that the Fed will cut rates. Investors are hopeful. They think cheaper money is coming.
In a shocking turn of events, a shark attack at Crowdy Bay National Park has left one person dead and another seriously injured. The incident took place at Kylies Beach, a popular spot known for its camping, fishing, and hiking trails. The attack occurred early in the morning, around 6:30 a. m. , wh
For years, people have been changing the land around ancient sites. This change can hurt these important places. A recent study looked at how to use satellites to track these changes. The focus was on Amrit, an old archaeological site in Syria. The study used different types of satellite images. Th
Queenstown, New Zealand, is buzzing with excitement as the crime drama series "A Remarkable Place to Die" gets the green light for a second season. This isn't just any renewal; it's a big deal for the local film industry and the town's economy. The show, produced by Screentime NZ, is a hit internat
People are placing bets on what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates next month. The chances of a small cut, 25 basis points, have gone up to 81% on a platform called Polymarket. This is a big jump from the 67% seen the day before and 44% from the previous week. But the idea of a larger c
The highest court in France has recently made a big decision. They said that Nicolas Sarkozy, who was the president before, broke the rules. He spent too much money on his campaign in 2012. The law says there's a limit, but he went way over it. The court said he has to stay at home for six months. B
Ralph Leroy Menzies, a 67-year-old inmate on Utah's death row, died on Wednesday afternoon. The cause of death is believed to be natural causes. This news comes after a long legal battle over his competency to face execution. Menzies was convicted of the brutal murder of Maurine Hunsaker in 1986. H
In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless
The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsa
Sesame seeds might be small, but they hold big secrets. Scientists have found a new way to study these tiny powerhouses. They used a special tool called ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. This tool is like a super-powered microscope that can see the invisible. The tool can quickly and easily check the chemical
