NATIONWIDE – Despite widespread speculation, Robinhood Markets Inc. did not receive an invitation to join the S&P 500 in the most recent quarterly rebalancing announced last Friday.
NEW DELHI, INDIA – China is reportedly hindering Apple‘s efforts to expand iPhone production in India by restricting the travel of Chinese engineers and suppliers to the country and delaying shipments of specialized manufacturing equipment.
CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago White Sox have announced a long-term investment agreement with Justin Ishbia, establishing a framework for him to potentially acquire a controlling interest in the team in the future.
JUNEAU, AK – A fire broke out aboard the Liberian-flagged car carrier, Morning Midas, on June 3, 2025, while it was transiting the Pacific Ocean southwest of Adak Island, Alaska, prompting the safe evacuation of all 22 crew members.
WASHINGTON, DC – United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant phone call on Thursday, with both sides confirming they have agreed to revive trade talks between the two economic giants.
NASHVILLE, TN – Private equity firm Roark Capital, which holds a significant stake in franchise businesses including Subway, has acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken in a deal reportedly valued at $1 billion. This acquisition highlights the booming demand for chicken in the fast food sector and marks a major milestone for the rapidly growing Nashville-style hot chicken […]
NATIONWIDE – The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025, aims to significantly increase Social Security benefits for over 2.8 million individuals, primarily public sector workers, by repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). While most eligible beneficiaries have already begun receiving increased payments and substantial retroactive funds, […]
NATIONWIDE – President Donald Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a comprehensive budget package exceeding $5 trillion, is navigating a contentious path through Congress, prompting widespread debate about its potential impact on the national debt, economic stability, and the daily lives of Americans.
NATIONWIDE – The National Weather Service (NWS), an agency operating under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has begun the process of hiring over 100 new employees to stabilize its operations after facing nearly 600 job cuts through layoffs and retirements earlier this year.
