The 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics went to Claudia Goldin from the United States for her work on the difference in pay between men and women, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday. The award, which is officially called the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the…
Israel is still reeling from the bloodiest attack it has seen in fifty years. Israel is responding to a surprise attack by the terrorist group Hamas early Saturday morning with more fighting in the Gaza Strip. In Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, which Hamas is calling it, more than 700 Israelis have been killed. In response, Israeli…
Monday, military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas caused oil prices to rise more than 2%. This was because of worries of a bigger war in the Middle East. At 8:59 GMT, Brent oil was up $2.28, or 2.7%, to $86.86 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.44,…
In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to Eastern Mediterranean. This action follows a Hamas attack that resulted in the deaths of over a thousand individuals on both sides, including American citizens. The USS Gerald R. Ford,…
The attack on Israel by Palestinian militants added geopolitical risk to an already fragile market coping with inflation and rising interest rates on Monday morning. Futures associated with the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 235 points, or 0.7%, on Tuesday. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.82 percent, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.83 percent. The Israeli-Palestinian…
Nico Harrison is a name synonymous with basketball due to his remarkable contributions as an NBA executive for American professional basketball. His journey has been nothing short of awe-inspiring, influencing how we view and appreciate the game today. Early Life and Education Nico has loved basketball since he was a child. In his childhood, he…
British author and director Terence Davies, known for films including Distant Voices and Still Lives, has died at the age of 77. Davies is best known for his autobiographical films, including Distant Voices, Still Lives, and The Long Day Closes, as well as his adaptation of Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth, starring Gillian…
After Saturday’s win, the Cardinals are sure they have found their guy in local son Jeff Brohm. There is still time for Fighting Irish fans to be amazed by Marcus Freeman’s second season. The proper college football coach can have a significant impact on the team. This was evident on Saturday night at L &…
In response to Hamas’s assault on Israel from Gaza on Sunday, China urged calm.A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry issued the following statement: ““We call on relevant parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and immediately end the hostilities to protect civilians and avoid further deterioration of the situation,” China will work “relentlessly” to endeavor to…