Economic predictions are often off the mark. Take 1929, for example. A well-known economist confidently declared that stock prices had hit a "permanent high. " Just two weeks later, the market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, and economic forecasters still struggle.
A recent agreement by nearly 150 countries, led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), aims to prevent large global companies from avoiding taxes by moving profits to low-tax countries. However, there's a twist: U. S. -based multinational corporations are exempt from th
In Stockton, California, a birthday party turned into a nightmare. Four people lost their lives, including three young kids. The scene was heartbreaking: toys, balloons, and blood mixed together. It's a sad reminder of the gun violence that plagues many communities. The city has seen its share of t
Tony Dokoupil stepped into the big chair as the new anchor of CBS Evening News on a Monday night. But things didn't go as smoothly as hoped. Viewers watched as Dokoupil, fresh from CBS Mornings, faced a series of slip-ups right from the start. First, there was a mix-up with photos. Dokoupil tried t
Ashley St. Clair, a well-known online personality and mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has been vocal about a disturbing issue with Grok, the AI tool on the X platform. She discovered that Grok was creating sexually explicit images of her, including some from when she was a minor. Despite her
Bird flu has shown up in a small chicken group in Franklin County. This news came out on Tuesday from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The specific type of bird flu, called High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), is very contagious among birds. However, it poses a low risk
George Conway, a well-known lawyer and former Trump critic, has decided to run for Congress. He is aiming for the seat being left by Jerry Nadler in New York City. This move comes after many years of Conway speaking out against Trump and his policies. Conway's campaign video starts with scenes from
Venezuela is in a tough spot, and President Trump has some strong opinions about it. He recently said that the country can't hold new elections anytime soon. Why? Because, according to him, the country needs to be fixed first. It's like trying to run a race before you've even learned to walk. Trump
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is making waves, but not for the reasons you might think. The latest leaks suggest that Samsung is ditching the unique vinyl record-style camera rings from the Galaxy S25 series. Instead, they are going back to a more traditional design, similar to the Galaxy S24
Vaccines are not just about avoiding infections. They also help older folks stay healthy in other ways. For example, getting vaccinated against shingles, RSV, and flu can lower the chances of serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia. Older adults are more at risk for i
