Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow rise as tech recovers, while gold climbs to record high
The stock market kicked off the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with investors hopeful for a year-end rally. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 both posted gains, while…
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Renowned for his meticulously detailed mixed-media sculptures, Canadian artist Chris Millar continues to explore the limits of scale and intricacy. Two of his recent creations highlight this ongoing exploration: "A…
For Two Decades, the Salmon Count Was Wrong and Puget Sound’s Orcas Paid the Price
For more than two decades, efforts to restore Chinook salmon populations have included setting recovery targets, closing fishing seasons, and limiting tribal catches to a few ceremonial fish. Despite these…
Camp Mystic Files For Bankruptcy After Catastrophic Floods Killed 28 People
Camp Mystic initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on Wednesday. This decision comes nearly a year after devastating floods claimed the lives of 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the…
‘Dept. Q’ Season 2 Adds 10 to Cast, Starts Production
The Netflix crime series “Dept. Q” has begun production on its second season in Scotland, expanding its cast with the addition of 10 new members. Matthew Goode will reprise his…
Thou shalt not carjack a priest: Teen gets 4 years for Holy Name hijacking attempt
Raleigh Ford allegedly punched a priest during a carjacking attempt outside Holy Name Cathedral. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Ken Lund/Creative Commons) An 18-year-old man on parole for armed robbery, Raleigh Ford,…
Parasites ‘Reawaken’ Woman’s Rare Birth Anomaly Decades Later : ScienceAlert
A woman in her 50s experienced a rare congenital anomaly in her left buttock that was 'reawakened' by a parasitic infection. This case might be the first of its kind…
What the FIFA World Cup Means for ETFs
The FIFA World Cup is not just a global sporting event, but also a major economic opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the influx of consumer spending and exposure…
New Yorkers are attending ‘Grief, Sweat, & Tears’ workout classes
Joining an exclusive club no one wishes to be a part of, attendees gathered at a “Grief, Sweat, & Tears” event this spring. Around 25 men and women participated in…
Off Campus Cast’s Dating History: Belmont Cameli, Stephen Kalyn
The Off Campus cast, much like their characters, have enjoyed success in their real-life romances. Adapted from the Off Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show debuted in May…
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Lemaire Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Lemaire's fashion shows demonstrate that a captivating atmosphere can be created without relying on spectacle. Through a minimalist runway and a soundtrack that blends sound with music, these shows transport…
Visa will offer an inside look at Project Glasswing and how the most powerful agentic models are changing enterprise security at VB Transform 2026
Visa’s technology team quickly grasped the security challenges posed by advanced AI models when they began testing Anthropic’s Mythos model. During the early stages of Project Glasswing, the team noticed…
Centrist Democrats are freaking out about progressives’ winning streak
Moderate Democrats are voicing concern after significant defeats in New York's primaries, fearing they are on the brink of losing the party's ideological battle, which could impact its electoral prospects.…
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“It was our plan to finish him” – Aslamjon Ortikov reflects on the composed execution that earned his World Title shot
Aslamjon Ortikov, an undefeated ONE flyweight Muay Thai fighter from Uzbekistan, is known for his calculated approach to finishing fights. He meticulously plans, executes, and moves on to his next…
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