Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently shared his satisfaction with the progress made in controlling inflation over the past year. He highlighted that inflation rates have been brought down close to the targeted 2%. Despite this progress, Powell emphasized the need for more sustainable movement towards the 2% goal before considering any interest rate cuts.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made headlines by embarking on his first wartime visit to Ukraine, a country currently facing a devastating conflict. Orban, who is often seen as Russia’s closest ally within the European Union, arrived in Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The purpose of the visit is to discuss peace
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both utilized tariffs as a policy tool during their time in office. While tariffs can serve to protect and enhance domestic industries, there is a growing concern that they can result in higher prices for American consumers. According to Erica York, a senior economist with the
Sir Andy Murray’s decision to withdraw from the Wimbledon Men’s Singles tournament comes as a surprise to many, including his loyal fans. Despite undergoing surgery just over a week ago and working hard on his recovery, the 37-year-old made the difficult choice not to compete in the singles event this year. This decision has left
In the vast expanse of the universe, the Milky Way is not alone. Orbiting around it are tiny, faint dwarf galaxies, each containing as few as a thousand stars. Recent discoveries, such as Virgo III and Sextans II, have added to the growing number of these satellites. However, the latest findings have presented a perplexing
The Manhattan real estate market is showing signs of becoming a buyer’s market as apartment prices have fallen and inventory has increased in the second quarter of 2024. Reports indicate that the average real estate sales price in Manhattan decreased by 3% to slightly over $2 million. Additionally, the median price experienced a 2% decline
Returning to Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, Lindsay Lohan felt a wave of nostalgia as she stepped onto the set of her upcoming sequel. The actress opened up about the overwhelming feeling of déjà vu, describing it as an experience that made her feel like “a little kid again.” Lohan reflected on her close
The U.S. men’s national team faced a devastating 2-1 defeat against Panama, leaving their Copa América Group C standings precarious. With the team currently sitting in second place, their fate hangs in the balance as they head into the final match against Uruguay. The team’s chances of advancing to the knockout rounds are not entirely
The Boston Celtics’ ownership group made a surprising announcement on Monday that they plan to sell the team. This decision has significant implications not only for the Celtics organization but also for the NBA as a whole. The sale of a majority stake in the team is expected to be completed by the end of
A recent retrospective cohort study conducted across multiple sites found that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy did not increase the risk of major structural birth defects in infants. The study, led by Elyse Kharbanda, MD, MPH, from the HealthPartners Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota, reported that there was no significant