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It was a public expectation that the outcome of the 2024 elections would influence the tenor and direction of the Budget for 2025. In that sense, the budget document makes two clear connections. It was a public expectation that the outcome of the 2024 elections would influence the tenor and direction of the Budget for 2025. In that sense, the budget document makes two clear connections. First, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed in her Budget speech that the government wants to ensure that the benefits of economic prosperity are available to all Indians, regardless of religion, caste, gender or age,…
A hydrothermal explosion occurred in Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday, damaging a boardwalk and forcing several park visitors to evacuate to safety.The explosion happened at about 10 a.m. local time in the Biscuit Basin geothermal field, near the Black Diamond Pool, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries.The USGS reported that Biscuit Basin, its trails and parking areas are closed for visitor safety while park geologists investigate the incident. The popular tourist spot is located about two miles northwest of Old Faithful.Volcanic activity in the Yellowstone region remains at normal levels,…
An exchange-traded fund holding Ethereum (ETH-USD) began its first day of trading on Tuesday after receiving final regulatory approval the previous day.But despite the debut, Ethereum prices were down 1.5% in afternoon trading.Yahoo Finance’s Jennifer Schonberger and David Hollerith report.The SEC gave the go-ahead to BlackRock (BLK), Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and 21Shares, the companies announced on Monday.Such moves could help make Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, a primary currency in 401(k) plans, IRAs and pension plans, helping to bring digital assets to more mainstream acceptance.“This is a great example of Fidelity’s rich history and commitment to meeting the evolving…
When it comes to short-term investing and trading, they say that “the trend is your friend.” And there’s no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. However, identifying the continuity of a trend and profiting from it is easier said than done. Often times, after investing in a stock, the stock price movement quickly reverses, causing investors to suffer short-term capital losses. That’s why it’s important to make sure there are enough factors that can keep the stock’s momentum going, such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. Investors looking to profit from stocks currently moving in value…
The world’s most popular fashion doll has launched a line of blind and visually impaired dolls.Blind Barbie has the sleek hair, high heels and flawless features typical of a doll, but she also comes with a red and white cane, sunglasses for extra eye protection for those who are light sensitive and the slightly upturned gaze typical of those who are blind. Her skirt has textured ruffles and bright, high-contrast hooks to make dressing easier for those who are visually impaired.Toy maker Mattel on Tuesday launched its first blind Barbie in partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind, an…
The Italian cuisine will again be made from scratch in Lidia’s Pittsburgh kitchen. The owners of DiAnoia’s Eatery are leasing kitchen space formerly owned by celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, whose former Strip District restaurant, Lidia’s Pittsburgh, was previously located there. Bastianich, an Emmy Award-winning public television host, best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur, closed his Pittsburgh location after 18 years in August 2019. The building sat vacant until Quatrini Law Group purchased the building on Smallman at 15th Street, and the front portion of the building is being renovated as office space for the law firm. “We really…
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reported second-quarter earnings after the close of trading on Tuesday, with its cloud business continuing to perform well and the company beating analysts’ expectations in both revenue and profit, with operating profit surpassing the $1 billion mark for the first time.The company posted fourth-quarter earnings of $1.89 a share on sales of $84.7 billion. Analysts had expected earnings of $1.85 a share on sales of $84.3 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That’s up 31 percent and 14 percent, respectively, from the same period last year, when the company reported earnings of $1.44 a…
this is Totally normal quote of the daya feature highlighting statements from the news that are just such examples. How extremely normal That’s how it all happened. “Kamala is a brat.” —Charlie XCX voiced his support for Kamala Harris for president amid a flood of Brat Summer-themed internet memes focusing on Harris. We can all agree that memes have been all the rage this summer, and not just political ones. There was the mugshot of Justin Timberlake combined with the words he supposedly uttered during his DUI arrest (“This is going to ruin my tour”), the incredible online dominance of…
CNN — The head of a local law enforcement agency revealed shocking new details about the security failures that led to the near assassination of President Donald Trump at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing Tuesday, further deepening questions about the embattled U.S. Secret Service. Pennsylvania State Police Chief Christopher Parris’ explosive testimony came just a day after resigned Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee and answered few questions about the shooting at the former president’s rally in Pennsylvania. Paris told lawmakers about the interactions between the Secret Service and local police, who first spotted…
WASHINGTON – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday, 10 days after the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump in a lone gunman-inspired shooter shaken confidence in her ability to lead the agency tasked with protecting presidents, candidates and other dignitaries.The agency confirmed late Tuesday that Deputy Director of the Secret Service Ronald Rowe will become acting director.Cheatle’s resignation came just a day after he faced sharp criticism from bipartisan lawmakers at a House Oversight Committee hearing on Monday in which he acknowledged that the July 13 incident was the historic security agency’s biggest security failure in decades.Many committee…