The economy grew at a much more rapid pace than expected in the final three months of 2023, as the U.S. easily skirted a recession that many forecasters had thought was inevitable, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Gross domestic product, a measure of all the goods and services produced, increased at a 3.3% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of ...
The first full moon of the new year, known as the wolf moon, will shine in the night sky Thursday. January’s full moon reached peak illumination at 12:54 p.m. ET, but it will appear full through Friday evening, according to NASA. Expect the bright orb to rise in the east around sunset Thursday and appear just about overhead around midnight, ...
Igor Girkin, a prominent Russian pro-war blogger who criticized President Vladimir Putin’s handling of the war on Ukraine, has been found guilty on extremism charges and sentenced to four years in prison by a Moscow court. Moscow City Court convicted Girkin, also known under his pseudonym, Strelkov, of inciting extremism – a charge he denied. A former officer of Russia’s Federal Security ...
More than 40 artisanal gold miners were killed in southwest Mali last week after the shaft they were working in collapsed, Mali’s mines ministry said on Wednesday. Artisanal mining is a common activity across much of West Africa and has risen in recent years due to growing demand for metals and rising prices. Deadly accidents are frequent as artisanal miners ...
Britain’s King Charles III was admitted to a London hospital on Friday morning ahead of a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the 75-year-old monarch had arrived at the facility for his “scheduled treatment.” “His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and ...
More than 40 senior former Israeli national security officials, celebrated scientists and prominent business leaders have sent a letter to Israel’s president and speaker of parliament demanding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be removed from office for posing what they say is an “existential” threat to the country. The signatories on the letter include four former directors of Israel’s foreign and domestic security services, two former heads of ...
It was supposed to be a safe haven – a new life for those seeking refuge from the turbulence of war. But when tens of thousands of Ukrainians fled to Israel in the wake of Russia’s invasion, they had no idea of what the future would hold. With men aged 18 to 60 forbidden to leave Ukraine, the refugees were mostly women, children and the ...
Voting began on Friday in the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu in a national election that is being closely watched by China, Taiwan, the United States and its ally Australia, amid a tussle for influence in the region. Tuvalu, with a population of about 11,200 spread across nine islands, has campaigned at international conferences for greater action to help low-lying nations ...
The huge cargo ships that criss-cross the world’s oceans sometimes leave “tracks” in their wake — long, wispy clouds that trail through the sky, lasting for a handful of days at most before disappearing. These ghost clouds look beautiful, but they are a visible sign of deadly air pollution. They form when tiny sulfur dioxide particles belched out from ships’ ...
For the past week cities and towns across Russia have witnessed an unusual display of defiance. No protests or picket lines, just patient, orderly queues. Dozens, if not hundreds of people lining up in freezing conditions to try to ensure an anti-war presidential candidate has enough signatures to get on the ballot for the vote in March. It’s even happening outside of Russia, with volunteers collecting expats’ ...
Britain’s King Charles III was admitted to a London hospital on Friday morning for a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the 75-year-old monarch had arrived at the facility for his “scheduled treatment.” “His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is ...
On this week’s edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shares his five steps to becoming a better stock picker. He emphasizes the importance of starting with price and using technical analysis to identify potential outperforming stocks. From analyzing monthly and weekly charts to looking at momentum indicators, Joe provides valuable insights to help traders make informed decisions. Join ...