Should investors dump U.S. stocks for international equities? Experts weigh in
Some investors accustomed to the dominance of U.S. stocks versus the rest of the world are making a stunning pivot toward international equities, fearing U.S. assets may have taken on more risk amid escalating trade tensions initiated by President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 sank more than 6% since Trump first announced his tariff plan, while the […]
Nintendo Switch 2 retail preorder to begin April 24 following tariff delays
An attendee wearing a Super Mario costume uses a Nintendo Switch 2 game console while playing a video game during the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, April 11, 2025. Isabel Infantes | Reuters Nintendo on Friday announced that retail preorder for its Nintendo Switch […]
The Aflac Duck Turns 25!
The Aflac duck turns 25 It’s the 25th birthday of America’s favorite spokes-duck, which represented a shift in the way insurance companies market themselves. Who knew a funny-sounding duck would become so famous and successful? No, we’re not talking about Daffy or Donald. Aflac, America’s favorite spokes-duck, is turning 25, and the company is taking […]
Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB
Over 1,400 employees who were about to be laid off from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be able to keep working for at least another week after a federal judge intervened in the dismantling of the independent regulator on Friday. Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, DC, said the Trump administration could not […]
US prosecutors to pursue ex-SafeMoon CEO case despite DOJ memo
Federal prosecutors said they will continue pursuing their case against Braden John Karony, the former CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, despite the US Justice Department issuing a memo suggesting a policy of abandoning “regulation by prosecution” related to digital assets. In an April 18 filing in the US District Court for the Eastern District of […]
IRS’ free tax filing program is at risk amid Trump scrutiny
Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty Images The IRS’ free tax filing program is in jeopardy as the agency faces continued cuts from the Trump administration. After a limited pilot launch in 2024, the program, known as Direct File, expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 states for the 2025 filing season. Funded […]
Discord sued by New Jersey over child safety features
Jason Citron, CEO of Discord in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The New Jersey attorney general sued Discord on Thursday, alleging that the company misled consumers about child safety features on the gaming-centric social messaging app. The lawsuit, filed in the New Jersey Superior Court by Attorney […]
Haley Joel Osment arrested at ski resort for public intoxication
“Sixth Sense” child star Haley Joel Osment was arrested for public intoxication and possession of an unidentified controlled substance in Mammoth Lakes, California. Fox News Digital confirmed that Osment was in the chair two parking lot of the popular California ski resort. He was booked and released on April 8. According to People, the Mono […]
Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech
A federal judge ruled today that Google is a monopolist in some parts of the online advertising market, marking the second case in a year where the company was found to have violated US antitrust law. Last August, a federal judge ruled that Google was maintaining an illegal monopoly in search. Judge Leonie Brinkema of […]
When gold price hits new highs, history shows ‘Bitcoin follows’ within 150 days — Analyst
The price of gold surged to a new all-time high of $3,357 per ounce on April 17, igniting speculation on whether Bitcoin (BTC) would follow. Bitcoin-gold comparison. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView In 2017, Bitcoin rallied to $19,120 after gold witnessed a 30% hike a few months earlier. Similarly, gold reached a new high near $2,075 in 2020 […]