In February, American consumers had a bleak perspective on the economy, as uncertainty about Trump’s trade strategy pushed inflation expectations considerably up for the second consecutive month. The most recent University of Michigan consumer sentiment poll, issued Friday, showed headline sentiment down nearly 10% from January to a rating of 64.7. Pessimism about the…
Hollywood and fans around the world are mourning the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl. She was just 39 years old. On the morning of February 26, 2025, Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment. Her mother, who had grown concerned after…
One year after California established a first-of-its-kind $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, a hike of up to 70 cents is scheduled for a vote. California’s Fast Food Council, which includes fast-food employees, restaurant owners, and state officials, adopted a proposal Wednesday to discuss a cost-of-living increase at a future meeting. The Council’s next…
Mia McQuillin, an 18-year-old from Bend, Oregon, was supposed to be having the adventure of a lifetime. She was traveling through Europe on a gap year program, experiencing new cultures and meeting people from around the world. But now, instead of making memories, she’s sitting in a French jail, accused of something unthinkable—throwing her newborn…
Richard Glossip has spent over two decades on death row in Oklahoma for the 1997 murder of his employer, Barry Van Treese. Glossip’s conviction relied heavily on the testimony of Justin Sneed, who admitted to the murder but claimed Glossip was the mastermind behind it. In exchange for his testimony, Sneed avoided the death penalty…
In an incredibly creative (but ultimately unsuccessful) attempt to smuggle cocaine, a man was caught at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport after trying to sneak the drugs under a “narco wig.” The man was preparing to board a flight to Spain when he caught the attention of airport security for acting unusually nervous. This prompted…
Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, tragically passed away at the age of 39. Before her death, fans expressed growing concern about her appearance, which led the actress to directly address these concerns. Dealing with Public Scrutiny In early 2024, Michelle faced public scrutiny regarding her…
In a shocking and emotional turn of events, a Florida family has finally received the answers they’ve been waiting for after more than 30 years of uncertainty. The case involves the death of 18-year-old Michelle O’Connell, whose tragic passing was ruled a suicide back in 1990. However, her family never believed the official ruling, and…
NIO Inc., the troubled Chinese EV manufacturer, is scheduled to disclose Q4 2024 profits on March 4, 2025. As the firm suffers from continuous financial issues despite significant delivery growth, investors anticipate a major update that might influence NIO’s destiny in an increasingly competitive EV market dominated by Tesla and BYD. Key Earnings Expectations…
US equities markets performed middling on Wednesday, February 26, as investors weighed US President Donald Trump’s new tariff threats. Trump announced 25% tariffs on EU imports and stated that fresh duties on Canada and Mexico would take effect in April rather than March 4. The Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 rose 0.26% and…