Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight made history with a record-breaking 12.3 million viewers, the highest ever in women’s college basketball. This surpassed the previous record set by last season’s NCAA championship game between the same programs, which had 9.9 million viewers. ESPN reported that Monday’s game also had the highest viewership for
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As investors reflect on the strong start to the year that the S & P 500 has experienced, it is important to consider the potential for increased volatility in the market. While a robust first quarter typically bodes well for the second quarter in terms of returns, history has shown that significant setbacks are not
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield experienced a slight increase on Monday while the 2-year yield saw a marginal decrease. These movements came as investors entered the second quarter and analyzed the most recent U.S. inflation data. At 6:34 a.m. ET, the benchmark rate was hovering around 4.208%. Conversely, the yield on the 2-year Treasury note
The passing of former Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman has left a void in the political world. His family announced his death at the age of 82, citing complications from a fall. Lieberman was known for his love of God, family, and country, which drove his lifelong dedication to public service. His legacy will be remembered
In light of Boeing’s recent crisis and ongoing technical failures with its aircraft, Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline, has stressed the importance of having engineers at the helm of the company. He believes that a strong engineering lead coupled with a governance model focused on safety and quality is essential for Boeing to
After a 286-134 vote in the House, the Senate took the lead with a 78-18 vote to advance the $1.2 trillion government funding bill procedurally. However, all 100 senators will need to approve a final vote before the midnight deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on Saturday morning. President Joe Biden has expressed his
The recent study highlighting falling fertility rates and their potential impact on the global economy has raised significant concerns. The research published in The Lancet medical journal suggests that by 2050, three-quarters of countries will fall below the replacement birth rate of 2.1 babies per female, leading to profound demographic changes. Implications for Global Economy
Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association has shown that mortgage interest rates rose for the first time in three weeks, leading to a 1.6% drop in total mortgage application volume. This decrease is a direct result of the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increasing to 6.97% from 6.84%. This change has
President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Nevada highlights his focus on addressing the issue of corporate landlords keeping rents artificially high. The White House has accused these landlords of engaging in ‘rent gouging’ which contributes to the ongoing struggle with high housing costs, despite a decrease in overall inflation. The President’s efforts to combat this
In a recent interview, Elon Musk shared his perspective on using prescription ketamine to help manage his occasional depressive episodes. He mentioned that taking a small dose of ketamine once every other week, or sometimes even less frequently, has been beneficial for combating the chemical imbalances that contribute to his depression. Musk highlighted that ketamine