Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s state pension suspended following conviction Chicago Tribune Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer Chicago Sun-Times Jurors offer insight after 11 days of deliberation in Mike Madigan trial CBS News
Traditionally, higher yields weaken gold, but persistent inflation concerns may drive investors to hedge with bullion. The CME FedWatch tool now shows a higher probability that rates will remain unchanged through June, strengthening gold prices. On the other hand, the broader geopolitical landscape also influences gold’s momentum. Tensions surrounding Ukraine and NATO discussions weigh on
After more than 25 days, Apple and Google restored TikTok in the U.S Thrusday evening. Both companies removed the app from the App Store and the Play Store on January 18 in response to a national security law. Other ByteDance apps such as video editor CapCut and social app Lemon8 were also restored on these
Hotstar and JioCinema, two widely used video streaming apps in India, have merged into JioHotstar. JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance-owned Viacom18 and Star India, said Friday it had integrated JioCinema’s vast library of content into a revamped version of Disney’s Hotstar platform. The merged app, live as of early Friday local India time, will
Key Takeaways GameStop shares popped nearly 8% in extended trading on Thursday after a report surfaced that the game retailer turned meme stock is considering investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The stock looks set to break out above a falling wedge pattern in Friday’s trading session, setting the stage for a potential move higher.
After mildly wavering for more than two weeks, 30-year new purchase mortgage rates saw a notable climb Wednesday, pushing the average up to 6.93%—its highest level in two weeks. Rates moved up for almost all other mortgage types as well Wednesday. National Averages of Lenders’ Best Mortgage Rates Loan Type New Purchase 30-Year Fixed 6.93%
Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that the authorities will respond appropriately to US reciprocal tariffs. Akazawa further stated that the weak Japanese Yen (JPY) has a variety of impacts on Japan’s real economy Market reaction At the press time, the USD/JPY pair is up 0.20% on the day to trade at 153.05. Japanese Yen FAQs The Japanese
Moldova and Nato member Romania announced they had summoned Russia’s ambassadors after its drones struck their territory. Russia has been targeting port infrastructure in Ukraine’s south, close to the borders with Romania and Moldova. “Shahed drones violated our airspace, two exploded on our soil, putting Moldovan lives at risk” as part of Moscow’s “criminal” war
By GEIR MOULSON Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] BERLIN (AP) — A driver drove a car into a labor union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring 30 people including children, authorities said. Officials said it was believed to be an attack. The suspect, an Afghan asylum-seeker, was arrested. The incident follows
Despite the terrifying experience, both the kayaker and his father returned to the shore unharmed. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral. Last Saturday, Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, in Bahía El Águila