The Fed will give its latest monetary policy decision Wednesday. How to trade it
No rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting is the consensus, but the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference after the decision on Wednesday is an unknown factor and could have major market implications. “If Powell starts to emphasize that inflation is a risk or any sort of mention of that could have […]
How to minimize the pain of travel disruptions
People wait in long TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues for several weeks at airports like Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, March 9, 2026 Peter Zay/ | Anadolu | Getty Images The first three months of the year have brought significant disruptions for travelers. The Iran war, cartel violence in Mexico, the U.S. military […]
2026 Oscars: How to watch the show and red carpet
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler. Most would call that a win-win. Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the favorite heading into the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But Coogler’s “Sinners” […]
What are Iranian cluster bombs and how to stay safe?
As part of Operation Roaring Lion and the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel’s home front is facing multiple ballistic missile barrages every day, fired from Iran towards every part of the country. These barrages frequently include cluster munitions, which split in mid-air into smaller bombs and are considered extremely dangerous. Former Fire and Rescue Authority […]
How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump’s Wars
Given the rampant corruption surrounding the Trump Administration, it’s reasonable to wonder whether the well-timed wagers are coming from people directly connected to the White House. But there are other possibilities, too. An analysis of Polymarket data by the Times showed that on Friday, February 27th, more than a hundred and fifty accounts each bet […]
How To Buy Gold From Amazon
Gold prices have been on a roller coaster this year. On March 6, the precious metal’s spot price sat at $5,093 per ounce in the morning, six days after the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. Earlier in the year, it peaked at a record high of $5,400 per ounce before sinking back below $5,000. […]
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: What time do the Matildas play? How to watch and follow Australia vs Iran
The Women’s Asian Cup is now well underway, with the Matildas preparing to face Iran in their second group game on the Gold Coast. The Australians opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth, while Iran lost its opener to South Korea 3-0. It is the second time Australia has hosted […]
U.S.-Iran attacks are putting a spotlight on drone technology. How to invest
Investors suspect widening geopolitical conflict will boost demand for drone systems, putting attention on a sector that’s trading at an attractive valuation, analysts say. Unmanned systems have been a key driver of the growing defense market, given their heavy use in the Ukraine-Russia war that began in 2022. Artificial intelligence has accelerated the Pentagon’s push […]
How to watch the 2026 Oscar nominees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar voters have spoken. They served up 16 nominations to “Sinners” and 13 to “One Battle After Another” on Thursday. Ryan Coogler was nominated for best director and best screenplay of “Sinners,” a lush vampire tale, and double-duty star Michael B. Jordan was rewarded with his first Oscar nomination, for best […]
How to stop US bunker busters? Chinese scientists have an idea
Precision-guided bunker busters fly slowly but carry massive warheads wrapped in thick armour. Small nations without air power watch helplessly as bombs fall. When US B-2 stealth bombers struck Iran’s nuclear sites with GBU-57 MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) bunker busters on June 22, there was reportedly little resistance. Chinese researchers have offered a countermeasure: strike […]