The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has surged through 24 record highs in 2024 after going more than 500 trading days without a single one. Factors contributing those gains include anticipated interest rate cuts and excitement about artificial intelligence (AI), both of which promise to stimulate economic growth. Indeed, Nvidia has become the quintessential AI stock, […]
If you want to avoid getting into a car accident, you might want to stick to walking in Memphis instead of driving. The Tennessee city was ranked as the place with the highest rate of deadly car accidents in the U.S., according to a study by the ConsumerAffairs research team. Car crash data from the […]
Double-check your bags when flying with these carriers. A new report takes a close look at mishandled luggage over the past three years — and the numbers are jolting. Shipping site MyBaggage.com pored over a wealth of data supplied by the U.S. Department of Transportion that details the total amount of luggage — including wheelchairs and […]
Roaches, flies and other insects were found at a Myrtle Beach area restaurant, among other violations discovered at Grand Strand eateries. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control routinely inspects Horry County and Myrtle Beach area restaurants for health violations, and its reports are up-to-date as of May 29, 2024. These restaurants received […]
President Joe Biden lamented earlier this week the “devastating” and “heartbreaking” images of the carnage in the southern Gaza city of Rafah after an Israeli airstrike engulfed a makeshift camp of displaced Palestinians in flames and killed 45 people, calling on Israel to better protect civilians. But even after applying pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
The metro area of Volusia County again ranks among the nation’s worst when it comes to fatal pedestrian accidents, according to a semi-annual report that advocates for safer streets through transportation design. Traffic zips along on Atlantic Avenue nearing a crosswalk., Tuesday May 28, 2024 in Ormond Beach. “Dangerous By Design,” a report by Smart […]
By Siddhi Nayak MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Indian rupee logged its biggest daily decline against the U.S. dollar in nearly seven weeks on Wednesday, pressured by persistent dollar demand from importers and election-related risks. The rupee ended at 83.3450, down from 83.1775 in the previous session. It fell 0.2% on Wednesday, its biggest daily fall […]
The Wichita Falls area did not entirely escape tornadoes Saturday but lucked out compared to other parts of Texas and Oklahoma. A tornado was confirmed about a mile northeast of Windthorst at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. It was observed to stay on the ground for about 10 minutes as it moved to the northeast. Damage was […]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces the prospect of his ruling party’s worst election result ever. Yet he’s still likely to be reelected as leader of Africa’s most advanced country after Wednesday’s national vote. While several polls have support for his African National Congress at below 50% ahead of […]
The German cockroach is one of the most common household pests worldwide. New research found that the species evolved to thrive in human dwellings about 2,100 years ago. “It’s a creation of human-made environments,” a researcher told the Washington Post. If you ever saw a cockroach scuttling across your kitchen floor or a restaurant wall, […]
I ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 different fast-food chains. White Castle surprised me with its small, cheap, and super-flavorful sliders. I thought In-N-Out’s famous Double-Double was great value and undeniably delicious. A classic double cheeseburger is a fast-food staple, but which chain has the best one? May 28 marks National Burger Day, but burgers remain […]
We recently did a state-wise analysis of the quality of public school systems across the US and in this article we will discuss the state with the worst public school system. Check out our free report on the 20 States with the Worst Public School System in the US. Overview of Education in the US […]