The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a downward trend on Tuesday, following the decline in Wall Street overnight. Investors anxiously awaited the interest rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia later in the day, adding to the uncertainty in the markets. In Japan, household spending took a bigger hit than expected in December. It fell by
Recently, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory made a startling discovery – a massive asteroid known as a “city killer” was hurtling through space on a trajectory towards Earth. This colossal space rock, measuring approximately 890 feet in diameter, is equivalent to the size of a US football stadium. Although it will pass by our planet at
In a chilling revelation straight out of a horror movie, the thawing permafrost is unearthing ancient creatures that have been locked away for centuries. From well-preserved extinct megafauna to bacteria that has been dormant for over 750,000 years, these glimpses into Earth’s distant past provide valuable insight into ancient ecosystems. However, along with this fascinating
The housing market is once again feeling the impact of rising mortgage rates, as the average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on Monday, reaching 7.04%, according to Mortgage News Daily. This marks the first time since December that rates have reached this level. The sharp increase in rates was triggered
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses in the United States are facing an unprecedented increase in workplace violence, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest nursing union. The survey, which included 914 nurses across 48 states and the District of Columbia, revealed shocking statistics. It
Google Bard, the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, might soon undergo a significant transformation. According to a leaked screenshot shared by a tipster, Bard is set to be rebranded as Gemini, reflecting the name of the foundation model that powers the chatbot. Additionally, the leak unveils the introduction of a new Android app and the
In a horrific incident that took place over the weekend, a grandmother lost her life after being attacked by two dogs. The tragedy occurred in Jaywick, Essex, where Esther Martin, aged 68, was visiting her 11-year-old grandson. According to reports, she was attempting to break up a fight between puppies when the attack took place.
After months of secretive negotiations, the details of a $118.2 billion aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern U.S. border have finally been released by senators. Including $60.1 billion for Ukraine, $14.1 billion for Israel, and $20.2 billion for border security, the proposal aims to address various global challenges, such as humanitarian assistance and
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated in an interview that the central bank will proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts this year, moving at a slower pace than the market expects. In a recent interview with “60 Minutes,” Powell expressed optimism about the economy, emphasized the need for evidence of sustainable inflation, and dismissed
Asia markets kicked off the holiday-shortened week with a mixed performance as investors eagerly awaited policy decisions from key central banks. The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank of India were the focus of attention, with monetary policy announcements expected later in the week. Moreover, private surveys on service sector activity in China