A version of this story first appeared in Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. New York    Markets have had a rough time this month, but don’t count them out just yet. Monday’s bounceback, buoyed by a strong start to earnings season, could mark a sea change for investors. What’s happening: US stocks slid from recent highs last week as inflation proved sticky and heightened geopolitical tensions drove major indexes to their longest slump in 18 months. The…

 The BTC halving session has changed the entire scenario of the market, and the biggest shift can be seen in the meme market. One of these coins, BEFE, has been performing incredibly throughout the week post-halving session. This brings up the question: is BTC halving the only reason why BEFE is rising? Why Is BEFE Growing?Apart from the BTC halving event, which is the major contributing factor for BEFE’s growth, there are other reasons as to why the coin had a triumphant week. Top of the list would be the coin’s launch on the SOL blockchain, which happened on April 15,…

With its iconic red and white signage, Chick-fil-A stands as a symbol of hospitality and quality, cherished in communities from coast to coast. The company has a history of dedication to customer service and a commitment to excellence, making it a popular fixture in the American fast-food industry.Read on to learn more about the journey and values that have shaped Chick-fil-A into the culinary favorite that it is today. CHICK-FIL-A SET TO SWITCH FROM ANTIBIOTIC-FREE CHICKEN When was Chick-fil-A founded?Chick-fil-A was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. The chain’s first location opened inside Atlanta’s Greenbriar Shopping Center, now known…

New York    Tesla is having a very bad year so far. Investors will get an idea of just how bad after the company reports earnings and offers comments to investors after the bell today. So far this year Tesla shares have fallen 43% as of the close of trading Monday, after losing another 3% on the day following the latest round of price cuts announced over the weekend. The drop in the value of the stock has even some Tesla bulls worried about the future for the world’s most valuable automaker, and one that had been among the most…

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A man accused of vandalizing an Islamic center at New Jersey’s flagship university on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr has been charged with a hate crime, federal prosecutors announced Monday.Jacob Beacher, 24, of North Plainfield, faces single counts of intentional or attempted obstruction of religious practice and making false statements to federal authorities. He was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Monday afternoon and was being represented by the federal public defender’s office, which does not comment on cases.The charges stem from an April 10 break-in at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Prosecutors…

New York    General Motors made more money than expected so far this year, even as union contracts reached last year increased labor costs, its customers faced higher interest rates to buy cars and its electric vehicles still aren’t turning a profit yet. But GM said it expects its North American EV business to turn a profit in the second half of the year. That and strong demand for traditional gasoline-powered vehicles allowed it to raise its earnings forecast for the year. Reaching a profit on its EV business would be a major milestone, which have yet to make the…

Last updated: April 23, 2024 07:20 EDT | 2 min read There are just under six days left of Slothana’s presale. Monday, April 22, 2024 – Solana’s sensational new 420-friendly meme coin project Slothana ($SLOTH) has raised an eye-popping $15 million dollars in a month-long presale. The ICO is still ongoing, according to a timer on the website, counting down to the end of the project’s ICO on April 29, giving Slothana fans just under six days left to join the presale. At the beginning of last week, Slothana had raised over $10 million. By the beginning of this week, several million…

Tank’s life has been full of conflict and strife. Now he’s stuck in a wheelchair on his back porch with me, a hospice social worker, peppering him with questions.He’s pondering my query about why he’s feeling peace about his impending death. His eyes soften as he motions with his head toward the workshop near the back fence.“You remember me telling you about my older boy?” he asks.“The one that died by suicide?” I ask. “Yeah, I remember.”“If you count my old man, I was the second-worst father that ever lived. Most of my life I figured I’d go straight to…

From the moment we come of age, we’re told that discipline is what makes a good life. You wake up early, you go to work, you eat healthily, you exercise when you can. So long as you avoid giving into cravings too much (sugar, caffeine, alcohol), and instead do things that will benefit you in the long term (running, meeting deadlines, sleep), you should be fine. But what if we’re approaching the “good life” in all the wrong ways? What if, and bear with me here, the good life can actually be achieved by listening to your body and doing…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re a regular Walmart shopper, you probably know all about some of the amazing deals you’ll find on offer there. Whether you’re into affordable clothing, shoes, jewelry, or other goodies, you can usually find some fantastic price cuts at the retailer. Today’s no different, because we’ve stumbled on a must-buy crop top set that’s on sale for a price you won’t believe. Related: Rock a Pop of Color This Winter With a Crochet Crop Top Just because the weather…

A group of ecoactivists were arrested after disrupting traffic at an airfield in Massachusetts on Saturday, the latest in the ongoing trend of public demonstrations against climate change.Approximately two dozen protesters with the ecoactivist group Extinction Rebellion were arrested by police and taken into custody at Laurence G. Hanscom Airfield in Bedford.The activists stood in the path of planes during taxi in order to “resist the proposed expansion of 17 new hangars, which would create a 300% increase in private jet services.”CLIMATE GROUP TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR US OPEN CHAOS, OFFERS WARNING: ‘NO TENNIS ON A DEAD PLANET’ The group stated…

New legislation being proposed in California would ban the expedited security screening company Clear from operating in the state’s airports, as proponents say the service raises equity issues given it effectively lets wealthier people skip ahead of passengers waiting in line to be screened by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents.  The bill, SB-1372, the first of its kind in the U.S., would require third-party vendors like Clear to get their own dedicated security lane or lose the ability to operate in California airports.Clear charges members $189 per year to verify passengers’ identities at airports, allowing them to bypass TSA checkpoints. The service is…

New Delhi    Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the world’s largest smartphone market. The Shenzhen-based conglomerate, which has been a flashpoint in the escalating rivalry between Washington and Beijing, saw 70% year-on-year growth in its smartphone sales in China in the first quarter, while Apple’s sales declined by more than 19%, according to Counterpoint Research. “Apple’s sales were subdued during the quarter as Huawei’s comeback has directly impacted Apple in the premium segment,” said Ivan Lam, senior research analyst at Counterpoint. The iPhone maker, which led…

Washington — The Senate is beginning work on a major foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday, working to end a monthslong back and forth with the House over the assistance.  After the House approved the $95 billion in foreign aid in the form of four individual bills over the weekend, the legislation comes to the Senate as a single package that is expected to pass and then head to the president’s desk later this week. The package includes $60.8 billion in aid for Ukraine, $26.4 billion to support Israel, along with humanitarian aid for Gaza, and $8.1 billion…

Two-time Emmy and two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth, and Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams, announced the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations this morning, Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00AM. Check out photos from the event below!Check out the full list of nominees for the 2024 Drama League Awards here!The nominations announcement begins a month of celebrations leading up to the 90th Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Friday, May 17, 2023 at 12:00PM. Tickets and tables to the star-studded luncheon are available for purchase at dramaleague.org/2024-awards or by calling The Drama League event office at 212.625.1025.Photo…