The US dollar is on track to record its first monthly gain since October, buoyed by shifting global economic expectations and resilient domestic data. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, stabilised near 97.74 on Friday. This performance was bolstered by a strong chicago pmi reading of […]
Gaming’s not just for kids anymore. The majority of Baby Boomers play video games every week, too, and Candy Crushing grandparents also contribute to the $60 billion-plus industry. We’re on track to spend more on video games this year in the United States than ever before. 2025 was the video game industry’s second-biggest year on […]
“It was already baked into the market reaction.” It’s something we at Marketplace, and other business news journalists, say when big news happens and the markets don’t seem to care. But why not? “I would say that the analogy to baking, when we talk about ‘baked in’ is pretty appropriate,” said Sasha Indarte, a professor […]
As governments push stricter online child safety rules, digital rights advocates warn about the risks of collecting IDs and facial data. A landmark trial against Meta and YouTube is underway, as the companies face claims that their platforms harm children’s mental health. This comes as lawmakers around the world are advancing new child safety laws — including age-verification […]
By Dr. Ganesh DhanukaSpecialist Internal Medicine and NephrologyInternational Modern Hospital Blood donation remains one of the most impactful humanitarian acts, capable of saving multiple lives with a single unit of blood. However, during the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals question whether it is safe to donate while fasting and how to properly prepare for […]
By Dr. Yara Husein (Food and Nutrition Expert) Companies often use specific buzzwords on food labels to market products as healthy and weight-loss friendly options. In reality, these options can sometimes have the opposite effect. Here are some common foods and drinks that might be holding you back: Fat-free dairy products Many think that fat-free […]
Miss Universe Fátima Bosch worried onlookers when she suddenly fell to her knees while riding a parade float this weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 15, the 2025 international titleholder attended the Fruit and Flower Festival in Ambato, Ecuador. While standing and waving to the crowd on a florally inspired platform, Bosch appeared to try to hold a […]
In Mamma Mia, Meryl Streep portrayed Donna Sheridan, a single mother and independent hotel manager. Fans raved about her performance in the musical hit franchise. But in the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again: her character was revealed to have died. Though it was not shown how. Now, as the third instalment is confirmed, according to Dame […]
Nvidia just reported its 11th straight quarter of revenue growth above 55% as the leading tech names keep snapping up the company’s AI chips. Already the world’s most valuable public company, growth is now reaccelerating. In its earnings report Wednesday, Nvidia said year-over-year revenue will surge about 77% this quarter to roughly $78 billion. That would mark the […]
The activities of Palm Village in Al-Ahsa have provided a competitive and creative platform to showcase innovative agro-processing products derived from palm trees and dates. Participating families working in cottage industry have distinguished themselves by presenting high-quality natural products free from additives, attracting strong visitor interest and generating robust sales.Among the standout local brands is […]
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