Cities across the eastern United States are bracing themselves for a significant storm system that is set to disrupt weekend plans. This powerful system, originating in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to bring torrential rain, high winds, and severe thunderstorms to the East Coast. With impacts projected to last through Monday, preparations are underway
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a post-mortem examination has revealed that the body recovered from the River Wensum is indeed that of missing woman Gaynor Lord. This discovery has brought great sorrow to her family and loved ones, who have been anxiously awaiting news since her sudden disappearance. Although the investigation is ongoing, authorities
In a significant display of strength and resolve, a U.S. warship and a Royal Navy destroyer successfully neutralized a total of 15 suspected attack drones over the Red Sea. This decisive response came in the midst of escalating Houthi rebel attacks against commercial ships navigating the region, posing a direct threat to international commerce and
In her confident debut, director Noora Niasari explores the dangers faced by a generation caught between the pull of tradition and the allure of modernity. The film, titled “Shayda,” centers around the eponymous character and showcases the remarkable performance of Holy Spider’s Zar Amir Ebrahimi as an Iranian divorcée on the run from her abusive
Being thrust into an impoverished rural area of Iran as a young physician, I was faced with daily challenges that tested my resilience and strength. However, amidst the difficulties, I found solace in storytelling. Writing became my survival mechanism, a way to make sense of the chaos around me and to share the experiences that
In a bid to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, numerous Chinese agencies and state-backed companies have recently instructed their staff to refrain from bringing Apple iPhones and other foreign devices to work. This move aligns with China’s longstanding goal of promoting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing and encouraging the adoption of local software. According to Bloomberg
Next week, investors will closely monitor the release of the November personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. This comes after recent data showed signs that the central bank’s efforts to cool down inflation are starting to take hold. With the stock market reaching new highs and Treasury yields dropping, investors
President Joe Biden celebrated the recent record highs in the stock market this week, taking the opportunity to troll his predecessor, Donald Trump, for his previous prediction of a market collapse if Biden were elected. In a campaign video posted on X, Biden sarcastically wrote, “Good one, Donald.” This serves as a stark contrast to
In a move to adapt to the changing landscape of work, Citigroup has recently announced its remote work policy for the final two weeks of December. According to undisclosed sources, the majority of Citigroup’s 240,000 employees, who are considered hybrid workers, have the option to work remotely from Monday to Friday during this period. While
In a historic ruling, a federal jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and personal attorney to Donald Trump, to pay over $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers. The jury found Giuliani guilty of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy for his false claims of