A man accused of trying to rob a Bank of America was shot and killed by a sniper when he became aggressive toward a hostage, a Florida sheriff said. The man, identified in a Facebook post as 36-year-old Sterling Ramon Alavache, walked into a Bank of America in Fort Myers around 11 a.m., Lee County […]
When it comes to presidential nominating contests, some states have primaries. Some states have caucuses. But this year, Nevada has both — and neither of them should really affect the race for the Republican nomination. If that sounds confusing (and self-defeating), that’s because it is. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the state of Nevada will hold […]
A New York professor notoriously caught on camera holding a machete to a reporter’s neck last year has reportedly been fired from her latest teaching gig after espousing anti-Israel views. Shellyne Rodriguez, who was terminated last year from her position at New York City’s Hunter College, was fired again – this time from her most […]
Scotland captain Finn Russell reflected on a range of emotions after his team ended their Cardiff hoodoo by thwarting an astonishing Wales fightback at the Principality Stadium. A nerve-shredding 27-26 victory was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002, but it did not come before they were left staring at a 12th successive […]
Buying dividend stocks that have seen better days can be a great way to ensure you’re exposed to the possibility of gain from a turnaround. It’s also a great way to get a higher yield on your shares than you would otherwise, and that can add up to make for a big benefit over time. […]
WASHINGTON — Clad in black clothing and clutching posters of their deceased children, dozens of parents went to Capitol Hill this week for Wednesday’s explosive Senate hearing with the CEOs of the major tech companies in the hot seat. On Thursday, after the chief executives of X, Meta, Snap, Discord and TikTok were gone, they […]
Growth investing mastermind Cathie Wood used to hold a ton of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares. However, her Ark Invest fund family has sold most of this artificial intelligence (AI) stock over the last year, cashing in on the market’s AI frenzy to seed investments in less-overheated growth stocks. These days, ARK only holds Nvidia stock […]
“He always greeted you with a hug every time,” Julie Trapani tells PEOPLE about her brother-in-law Mark Robinette Mark Robinette/Facebook Mark Robinette Mark Robinette, the pastor who died trying to save his two sons from a house fire on Jan. 23, is being remembered for his “loving” nature The pastor’s sister-in-law Julie Trapani tells PEOPLE […]
‘Be the love’: Group holding prayer service in honor of Clancy kids on anniversary of their deaths A memorial service will be held on Wednesday night in Duxbury to honor Lindsay Clancy’s three young children on the one-year anniversary of their deaths. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children, 5-year-old daughter, Cora, her […]
The semiconductor industry had quite the trading session on the stock market Thursday. The 800-pound gorilla of the sector delivered satisfying quarterly results, and as a consequence, many chipmakers and affiliated companies saw their share prices rise in sympathy. Among the numerous gainers were Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) and ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), both of […]
“An American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi-Gras in New Orleans.” – Mark Twain First celebrated in the United States at the turn of the 18th Century, Mardi Gras emerged as a celebratory feast before the restrictions of Lenten fast. Tracing its American roots to Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras – […]
Numerous activities are slated to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights leader, including marches in Salt Lake City and Ogden. Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal and state holiday, but additional activities are also to be held in the days that follow. Civil rights efforts gain ground “slowly but […]