Month: January 2025

Exploring the destruction of Jane Austen’s letters
Jane Austen, renowned for her sharp insights into 19th-century English culture, was an avid letter writer during her lifetime. Yet, merely around 160 of her…

US reports a surprising drop in jobless claims
In the week concluding on January 25, 2025, the United States noted a significant drop in initial filings for state unemployment aid, with a seasonally…
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Consumer spending counteracts economic deceleration
Durante el cuarto trimestre de 2024, la economía de Estados Unidos presentó una desaceleración en su crecimiento, aumentando a un ritmo anualizado del 2.3%, una…

Watch FireAid live: A guide to performers
Following the recent catastrophic wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles region, a celebrity-filled benefit concert named “FireAid” has been arranged to gather donations…
US growth rate decreases following trade downturn
During the last quarter of 2024, the growth of the United States economy slowed down, achieving an annualized rate of 2.3%, compared to the 3.1%…

Trump discontent over Fed’s rate announcement
In a new update, the Federal Reserve declared its plan to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, pointing to persistent economic uncertainties. This move has…

Notre Dame is from Indiana and advances to the Sugar Bowl against Georgia
No. 7-ranked Notre Dame earned a decisive 27-17 victory over No. 10 Indiana in the opening game of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff on…

European markets slide in the last full trading session of the year
European stock markets traded lower on Monday in the last full trading session of 2024, as investors braced for a quiet end to the year….

Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor: Potential blockbuster fight sparks sports betting
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has revealed his plans to return to the ring, teasing a potential fight against social media influencer and WWE star Logan…

America’s oldest racetrack closes as horse racing sees a modern resurgence
After more than 170 years of operation, Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest racetrack, has held its last race. The New Jersey track, owned by Penn Entertainment,…