US stocks rise to open big earnings week
Wall Street stocks rose early Monday as markets looked ahead to a heavy week of corporate earnings and monitored the positioning of political leaders on the US government shutdown. This week’s earnings calendar includes results from Netflix, Tesla and Procter & Gamble. A Factset analysis of earnings forecasts and results projected third-quarter growth of 8.5 […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Daniel Gomez — From TV Detective to Filmmaker
As Hispanic Heritage Month shines a spotlight on Latino creators breaking barriers across industries, Dallas native Daniel Gomez stands out as a powerful example of reinvention and perseverance. For decades, Gomez has built a reputation as a sharp-minded private investigator and charismatic television personality, captivating national audiences as the lead detective on hit TV shows […]
From the Ranch: MLB Champion Gerardo Parra and Tania Victoria Marín Launch Yolo Meats, a New Standard in Conscious Ranching
Former Major League Baseball star Gerardo Parra, a World Series champion and two-time Gold Glove winner, has traded the ballpark for the open fields of Texas. Alongside his partner Tania Victoria Marín, Parra is introducing Yolo Meats, a premium beef brand born from nearly a decade of hands-on ranching and a deep respect for land, […]
Asian stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil
Most Asian stocks rose Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, after Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 percent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese political turmoil. Still, safe-haven metals continued to push higher — helping silver join gold in touching records — fuelled by expectations for more […]
China has banned the highest number of social media platforms worldwide
Facebook, with over 3 billion users, is the most widely banned major app worldwide, being blocked in seven countries, including North Korea and Russia. Across social media platforms, China is the most frequent country imposing bans, restricting access to popular apps like WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and Google. Internet censorship affects over 3.8 billion people worldwide, with […]
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country. “It is the largest AI hub that we are investing in anywhere outside of the US,” Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said at a ceremony in New […]
Trump tariffs on timber, furniture take effect
US President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on imported wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets took effect Tuesday, a development likely to fuel building costs and pile pressure on homebuyers in an already challenging market. The duties were imposed to boost US industries and protect national security, according to the White House, and they broaden a slate […]
China sanctions five US units of South Korean ship giant Hanwha
China imposed sanctions on five American subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of supporting a US government investigation into the shipping industry, as tit-for-tat port fees took effect. The United States announced in April it would begin applying fees to all arriving Chinese-built and operated ships after a “Section 301” […]
Redefining Success: How Crismar Chacín-Ruiz Found Her Voice in Hollywood
When Crismar Chacín-Ruiz looks back at her earliest memories, she remembers the winding road from her hometown of La Guaira, Venezuela, to Caracas, where her parents would drive her two hours each way for a simple but powerful purpose: theater class. At just nine years old, she had found her calling on stage, and the […]
After 19 Days, West Texas Oil Well Finally Plugged; Experts Slam Oversight and Contractor Liability
A Kinder Morgan-operated oil well in West Texas has been sealed after 19 days of uncontrolled emissions, an episode that reignited criticism over the environmental risks posed by so-called “orphan wells” — abandoned sites without a responsible operator. The leak occurred about five miles west of Toyah in Reeves County, where workers reported visible discharges […]
