Author: Antoine Sánchez

Wall Street ended its latest month and quarter on a high note, reaching new records. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% on Thursday, building on its all-time high set the day before. It surged by 10.2% in the first three months of the year as the market continues an almost unstoppable run that began last October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped by 0.1%. Treasury yields inched higher in the bond market after several reports on the economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.20%. U.S. bond and stock markets will be closed for Good Friday.

The father of a monarchy reform activist, who was arrested last month for alleged interference with a royal motorcade, renewed his bail applications for his daughter and her friend today,…

At home with Paul O’Grady, Andre Portasio experienced a ‘loud bang’ that shattered his world (Picture: WireImage) Paul O’GradyAndre Portasio, who was married to Paul O’Grady, remembered the devastating moment he discovered the star dead after an ordinary day, and the heartbreaking response of their dog, Arfur. It’s been one year since the sudden death of the Lily Savage star at 67, which led to an outpouring of grief and emotional tributes. while living in Kent with his long-term partner Portasio and their beloved dogs, O’Grady was said to be in great spirits He lived with long-term partner Portasio and…

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist from the Wall Street Journal, will have spent a year in prison as of Friday. He was arrested by Russian authorities on charges of espionage without any evidence. His friends and family say he is relying on his humor and strength to get through the tough times. Both his employer and the U.S. government reject the accusations. He has attended court hearings multiple times, where his appeals for release have been denied and his pretrial detention has been extended. Despite the brief nature of these meetings, they provide his family and friends with a chance to see him.

The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and culture. Some schools in or near the path of totality also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime darkness and learn about the astronomy behind it together. Dennis Schatz, a former president of the National Science Teaching Association, encourages educators to use the eclipse as “a teachable moment.” But the timing of the eclipse, around dismissal time for some in its path, means many schools will be closed for the day so that students aren’t stuck on buses or in crowds expected to gather.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been given a 25-year prison sentence for a cryptocurrency fraud described by a prosecutor as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history. Federal Judge Lewis A. Kaplan imposed the sentence in a crowded Manhattan courtroom. Bankman-Fried, 32, was convicted in November of charges related to fraud and conspiracy following the collapse of his previously successful cryptocurrency trading platform and related businesses. Bankman-Fried was brought to the U.S. in December 2022, five years after he began his businesses with plans to revolutionize the emerging cryptocurrency industry.

Subaru has recalled more than 118,000 vehicles due to a faulty sensor that can prevent air bags from deploying during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.  The recall includes 118,723 of the automakers’ 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy cars, according to documents filed by the NHTSA on Tuesday. Authorities said a…

A super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent run for president asserts that it gained over $2 million following the announcement of his running mate. The primary external supporters of Kennedy’s White House bid, American Values 2024, received $2.1 million during a fundraiser shortly after the official announcement of tech attorney…

It’s…. amazing.

A healthcare giant set to purchase a nationwide physician network from financially disgruntled hospital operator Steward Health Care is catching flak from Massachusetts lawmakers who are calling for a careful review of the deal.