The markets opened higher after a sharp decline in oil prices. The S&P 500 climbed about one percent, ending its three‑week losing streak. Meanwhile the Dow gained roughly 0. 7 percent and the Nasdaq rose over one percent. Oil has been the main mover for the day. A barrel of U. S. crude fell 4. 1 p
Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav
The Federal Communications Commission, led by chair Brendan Carr, has issued a stern warning to news outlets that it considers to be spreading false information about the Iran conflict. Carr’s message states that broadcasters who continue to present what he calls “hoaxes and distortions” risk losing
The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl
Pharmacy learners often think they know how well they will do on tests, but their guesses are usually too high. The problem is a lack of metacognitive awareness – the skill of checking one’s own understanding. When students overestimate, they also feel overly confident about their predictions.
A recent film by Guillermo del Toro earned several Oscars, notably for best make‑up and hairstyling. The creature that stood out was the result of a team effort, led by designer Mike Hill. Hill explained how challenging it was to create something that had never been seen before. The process began w
Oscar winners have their own quirks about where they keep the shiny statues that symbolize career peaks. Some stash them in fancy museums, others hide them under beds or on kitchen counters. The choice often reflects personal comfort, privacy needs, or a touch of humor. One veteran actor leaves his
Crypto. com has rolled out a new type of retirement account that lets people mix crypto with stocks and ETFs in one tax‑advantaged place. The move shows how digital asset firms are moving beyond simple trading and into long‑term wealth management, giving investors a way to put crypto into their reti
A United Nations investigator announced that an Israeli bombing of Tehran’s Evin prison last year amounted to a war crime. The strike killed over 70 people, according to Iranian officials, and the site has suffered further damage from recent U. S. -Israeli attacks. The prison is known for holding po
The film that took home Best Picture at last night’s ceremony has become the center of a larger conversation about art and politics. The winner, a movie that follows a radical leftist group battling an authoritarian regime, was praised for its storytelling and technical achievements. Yet when asked
