Italy is expected to host Northern Ireland in Bergamo for the World Cup play-off semi-final in March 2026, with Atalanta’s New Balance Arena having its stands close to the pitch and already providing a warm welcome at Gennaro Gattuso’s debut in September. FIGC president Gabriele Gravina confirmed last week that Italy will likely host the…
CHICAGO – A state legislative oversight committee on Friday allowed the Illinois Department of Corrections to formally adopt permanent rules allowing it to scan and digitize detainees’ mail, in a blow to prison reform advocates. The rule was originally introduced under pressure from Republican lawmakers and the IDOC labor union after a series of substance…
The Dollar Index (DXY00) rose to a 6-week high today and is up +0.36%. The dollar is rising today thanks to better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a six-week low, and the Fed’s January Empire and January Philadelphia business outlook surveys rose more than expected. The dollar increased its gains today…
Following an exciting RBC Heritage 2026, a flagship event, the PGA Tour takes a different direction with a fun two-man event with the Zurich Classic. The Zurich Classic is played at TPC Louisiana, and this course is a Par 72 and measures 7,425 yards long. Before taking a look at the odds for the next…
In the commodities asset class, in May 2026, ICE cocoa futures were the only commodity to post a percentage gain just below double digits. Palladium, WTI, Brent crude oil, gasoline, heating oil, crack gasoline spread, frozen concentrated orange juice, and Ethereum declined more than 10%. Major stock indices rose, while long-term bond futures were stable….
Following the United States intervention in Venezuela on January 3, which put an end to President Nicolás Maduro’s 13-year dictatorship, all eyes have focused on the South American country’s oil industry. Once one of the world’s largest oil producers, production has declined in recent years. However, now that US President Trump sets his sights on…
When it comes to making chips, all major computer companies turn to Taiwan Semiconductor. Its chip manufacturing business provides critical production capacity needed by the industry. Taiwan Semiconductor is launching a new technology that could solve the energy crisis. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Finding the best stocks to buy…
A system used by thousands of schools and universities to support instruction came back online Friday after it went down during a cyberattack that created chaos as students tried to study for final exams. The hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach, said Luke Connolly, a threat analyst at cybersecurity firm Emisoft….
Brazil has declared the acai berry a national fruit, a move to seal its ownership of the popular “superfood” as concerns grow about foreign companies laying claim to the Amazon’s biological riches. Acai has been a tasty staple in the Amazon for centuries, and is eaten as a thick paste along with fish and cassava…
