The so-called 'Super Bowl Indicator' correctly predicted a market rise after last year's NFC win, but a deeper look at the data reveals it's little more than a coin toss—and a cautionary tale about spurious correlations in finance.
U.S. District Judge Robert W. Pratt, who served Iowa's Southern District for over 26 years, passed away Wednesday following cardiac arrest. His tenure was marked by significant legal decisions, civic engagement, and a notable public rebuke of former President Donald Trump.
The trial of four men charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio, a mother of two killed outside a Harlesden church in 2024, has begun, revealing allegations of a botched attack targeting a local rapper.
Harrel Braddy, convicted of kidnapping a mother and daughter from their home and leaving the child to die in the Everglades, has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury declined to reinstate the death penalty.
Amid a flurry of bank mergers and acquisitions reshaping Texas, San Antonio-based Frost Bank is doubling down on its organic growth strategy. CEO Phil Green asserts the bank has "zero interest" in M&A, positioning itself to win customers dislocated by industry upheaval.
New federal data reveals a significant year-over-year jump in energy costs for November, with natural gas prices soaring and electricity rates climbing, squeezing household budgets amid fluctuating demand and generation patterns.
As Michelangelo's monumental fresco undergoes its first restoration in three decades, visitors to the Vatican will view a high-definition reproduction while conservators work to revive the masterpiece's original brilliance.
A weekend of major headlines saw federal arrests of journalists, a new batch of Epstein files, and a divisive documentary debut, sparking intense debate about legal boundaries and media responsibility.
The enterprise software firm's unprecedented Bitcoin treasury position fell below its average cost basis over the weekend, marking a rare paper loss event, even as the company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy.
Heightened volatility and extreme fear grip the crypto market, setting the stage for potential mass liquidations in SOL, HYPE, and TRX. Traders on both sides of the fence are bracing for impact.
While Disney's latest earnings surpassed expectations, investor focus shifted sharply to reports of an accelerated CEO succession timeline, sending the stock lower despite robust performance in streaming and theme parks.
Climate Impact Partners bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Ryan King, former CCO of carbon removal firm Undo Carbon, signaling aggressive expansion plans in the evolving voluntary carbon market.
For retirees facing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), converting a traditional IRA to a Roth can offer relief—but at a significant upfront tax cost. We analyze the long-term math and trade-offs for a 60-year-old with a $1.1 million portfolio, exploring whether staged conversions make financial sense.
Ford Motor Company is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Chinese tech and auto newcomer Xiaomi, exploring a joint venture that could facilitate Xiaomi's entry into U.S. vehicle manufacturing, according to sources familiar with the matter.
As the wearables market surges, Biolinq CEO Richard Yang positions smart patches as the next evolution, capable of tracking deep biochemical data where watches track surface metrics, with his company's FDA-cleared glucose sensor leading the charge.
The decentralized exchange's native token rallied following the announcement of a new proposal to introduce outcome-based contracts, a move seen as a direct challenge to established prediction market platforms.
Chinese courts have executed four senior members of a Myanmar-based criminal organization for murder, trafficking, and running a multi-billion dollar scam operation that exploited thousands, including Chinese citizens. The move is part of a broader crackdown on cross-border cyber fraud hubs.
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, opens in Oslo, exposing a profound crisis for the Norwegian monarchy as he faces charges including rape and assault.
A recent restoration of a church fresco in central Rome has drawn scrutiny and amusement after a national newspaper pointed out the angel's new face bears a striking likeness to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, prompting a ministry investigation.
A Barcelona hospital has completed a groundbreaking facial transplant, the first of its kind globally where the donor offered her face as part of an assisted dying process. The recipient, who lost facial function to a severe infection, is now recovering well.
