Trending: * Yesterday, May 27, 2025, an explosion occurred at the Shandong Youdao Chemical plant in Gaomi, Shandong province, China, just before noon local time (11:57 a.m., 0357 GMT). The blast killed five people, left six missing, and injured 19 others, while causing widespread damage, including shattered windows in
Trending: * Yesterday, May 26, 2025, the Louisiana State Police reported the arrests of three fugitives—Lenton Vanburen in Baton Rouge by the Baton Rouge Police Department, and Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald in Walker County, Texas, by the Texas Department of Public Safety—bringing the total number of captured individuals
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: * Yesterday, May 25, 2025, Ukraine initiated a large-scale drone attack targeting Russian territory, with a primary focus on the Ryazan region, located about 200 kilometers southeast of Moscow. The operation also affected areas in Russia’
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s U.S. stock market: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: * Yesterday, May 22, 2025, the Israeli Air Force carried out a second wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure across Lebanon, including weapon storage sites, command centers, and rocket
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s U.S. stock market: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Environment & Weather: * Yesterday, May 21, 2025, severe flooding impacted the Taree region of New South Wales, Australia, as evidenced by footage showing vehicles submerged in floodwaters. Taree, located on the Mid North
Trending: * Yesterday, May 20, 2025, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act, a bill designed to exempt cash tips from federal income tax for service industry workers. The legislation allows a tax deduction of up to $25,000 on tips for employees earning $160,000
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s U.S. stock market: * Today’s commodity market: * Today’s crypto market: Environment & Weather: * Yesterday, May 19, 2025, severe flooding impacted Tonneins, a commune in southwestern France, located in the Lot-et-Garonne department along the Garonne River. The flooding was significant, with water levels submerging
Weekend Recap: * Over the past 48 hours, from May 17 to early May 19, 2025, a severe weather outbreak has produced multiple tornadoes across the Central Plains, including Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, with additional impacts in Missouri and Kentucky. A significant tornado hit Plevna, Kansas, on May 18 at 11:
Economics & Markets: * Today’s U.S. stock market: * Today’s commodity market: * Today’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: * Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes on Hodeidah and Al-Salif ports in Houthi-controlled western Yemen, targeting infrastructure linked to weapons transfers. Named Operation
Trending: * Yesterday, May 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an economic agreement with Qatar in Doha, enabling a $1.2 trillion economic exchange and additional deals worth over $243.5 billion. The agreements include a $96 billion contract with Boeing and GE Aerospace for Qatar Airways to purchase 210
Trending: * Yesterday, May 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all U.S. sanctions on Syria during a visit to Saudi Arabia. This decision follows the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024 and aims to support Syria’s interim government, led by President Ahmed
Trending: * Yesterday, May 12, 2025, a group of 49-59 Afrikaner (Boer) farmers from South Africa arrived at Dulles Airport in the United States as refugees, marking the start of a targeted resettlement program. Greeted by U.S. officials, the arrivals expressed gratitude, with some waving American flags, signaling relief after
