Israel and Gaza remain at the center of international attention as Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel’s National Security Council Director, announced that the release of hostages from Gaza will be postponed until Friday. The exchange will see 50 Hamas hostages exchanged for a number of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. The delay in the release comes after…
The use of coal in electricity generation has been a long-standing debate, with environmental impact being a significant concern for critics. Many organizations, including the UN Secretary General and the International Energy Agency, are calling for the phasing out of coal due to its polluting nature. However, developing countries still view coal as essential for…
The Rise of Political Dating Red Flags Recent surveys reveal that identifying as a communist is a big dating turnoff for men. In fact, 64% of men expressed that this was a serious red flag. This comes as no surprise, considering that communism is a far-left ideology that advocates for communal ownership of wealth and…
Biden Expresses Gratitude to Qatar, Egypt, and Israeli Leaders for Release of Hostages U.S. President Joe Biden thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Israeli leaders for their role in facilitating the deal that resulted in the release of 24 hostages held by Hamas fighters. Biden expressed hope that the recent releases mark the beginning of greater progress….
Investors who are cautious and are sticking with cash may want to consider alternative options. According to Matthew Bartolini, the managing director and research head of SPDR Exchange Traded Funds, active management can provide stability and income, as well as create more opportunities for upside. Bartolini shared these insights with CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week,…
US stock market closes up after four-week winning streak The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Friday, continuing its winning streak for the fourth week in a row. The 30-stock Dow increased by 117.12 points, or 0.33%, closing at 35,390.15. At the same time, the S&P 500 ticked higher by 0.06% to end at 4,559.34,…
Former Binance CEO Lawyers Urge U.S. Judge to Reject Request to Bar UAE Return Lawyers for former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, are taking a stand against the U.S. Justice Department’s request to prevent him from returning to his home in the United Arab Emirates until he is sentenced for violating anti-money laundering requirements. In their…
Oscar Pistorius, the disgraced South African Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day 10 years ago, was granted parole at a hearing on Friday and will be released. A double amputee sprinter known as the “Blade Runner” for his prosthetic legs, Pistorius, 37, was convicted of fatally shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp four times…
Amazon’s PRIMETIME New Event Reshapes Traditional Thanksgiving Football Game Schedule By Pierre Herubel Let’s talk about the National Football League (NFL), Miami Dolphins, and the New York Jets. These teams are going to be facing off in the first-ever NFL Thanksgiving game, which will be streamed exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. This unprecedented decision by…
The demand for cyber security professionals is growing at an unprecedented rate. According to Lisa Gevelber, Google’s chief marketing officer for the Americas, there are nearly 600,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. and about 3.5 million open roles globally. This is largely due to the increase in cybercrimes, with the FBI reporting a 300%…
