NEW YORK – U.S. stock markets surged to record highs on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank is likely to maintain its pause on interest rate adjustments, citing stabilizing inflation and sustained economic growth. The S&P 500 climbed 1.8%, closing at 5,847 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped…
Los Angeles, CA – The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have successfully reached a tentative labor agreement, averting what could have been a devastating fall strike that would have brought Hollywood productions to a standstill. The announcement comes after three…
In a groundbreaking announcement that marks a pivotal moment in the computing industry, IBM has unveiled its latest quantum computing processor featuring an unprecedented 1000 qubits, now available for commercial applications. The new processor, dubbed “IBM Quantum Condor Plus,” represents a significant leap forward in quantum computing technology and brings the promise of practical quantum…
World leaders concluded a historic climate summit today with an unprecedented agreement to reduce global carbon emissions by 50% by 2035. The landmark deal, signed by representatives from 195 countries, marks the most ambitious climate action plan in history. The agreement includes binding commitments for developed nations to provide financial and technological support to developing…
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Arts District welcomed over 150,000 visitors this past weekend as the annual Contemporary Art Convergence festival celebrated its most successful year since its founding. The three-day event, held from October 4-6, showcased works from more than 500 artists across multiple venues in downtown Los Angeles. The festival featured installations,…
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly exceeding economists’ expectations of 150,000 new positions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released Friday. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, marking continued resilience in the labor market despite elevated interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty. The latest payroll…
ATLANTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated vaccination recommendations on Tuesday in response to measles outbreaks affecting multiple U.S. states, marking the most significant revision to immunization guidelines in over a decade. The new guidance recommends that adults without documented measles immunity receive the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, particularly…
By Emily Carter WASHINGTON – In a groundbreaking development for planetary science, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission has transmitted its first detailed subsurface data from Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, revealing compelling evidence of a complex ocean environment beneath its frozen shell. The spacecraft, which entered orbit around Jupiter earlier this year, used its advanced ice-penetrating radar…
The music world is mourning the unexpected loss of Sam Rivers, legendary bassist of rap-rock pioneers Limp Bizkit, who passed away at 48 years old. The band confirmed his death through an official statement released on October 18, 2025. According to the official announcement, Rivers died from complications related to liver disease. The news has…
WASHINGTON — In a closely watched vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed three new federal judges on Thursday, advancing President Biden’s judicial agenda despite strong Republican opposition to the nominees. The confirmations, which passed with narrow margins along largely party-line votes, bring the total number of Biden-appointed federal judges to 142 since taking office. The latest…
