Dow tumbles 1,000 points as Wall Street fears a prolonged war with Iran

Dow tumbles 1,000 points as Wall Street fears a prolonged war with Iran

New York  —  Global stocks remained volatile for a second day Tuesday, moving sharply lower as concern mounted among investors that the widening conflict in the Middle East could escalate further. The Dow tumbled 1,040 points, or 2.14%, shortly after the market open. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq sank 1.85% and 2%, respectively. Wall … اقرأ المزيد

What in the world just happened to the Dow?

What in the world just happened to the Dow?

Markets are rallying on a familiar bet: That President Donald Trump will, once again, back down. (It’s not called TACO Tuesday for nothing.) The Dow, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just had their best day since May 2025, roaring higher Tuesday in large part because of a report (and semi-confirmation) that the White House is … اقرأ المزيد

BTS live concert 2026: K-pop phenomenon’s comeback show promoting ‘Arirang’ starts in Seoul

BTS live concert 2026: K-pop phenomenon’s comeback show promoting ‘Arirang’ starts in Seoul

Seoul  —  The moment that BTS fans have been waiting for has arrived: Members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performing on the stage together for the first time in almost four years. At the heart of BTS’ comeback is a free, public concert in Seoul for their most dedicated fans. While … اقرأ المزيد

More airport disruptions expected as TSA agents quit

More airport disruptions expected as TSA agents quit

One month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of Transportation Security Administration workers going without full pay have quit, while others have taken unscheduled time off, prompting more travel headaches as a winter storm slams the Midwest and spring break travelers try to fly. More than 300 TSA agents have quit, the Department of Homeland … اقرأ المزيد

Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson marry, with ‘Stranger Things’ cast in attendance

Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson marry, with ‘Stranger Things’ cast in attendance

Congratulations are in order for “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke and musician Christian Lee Hutson. The pair got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, with the guestlist brimming with Hollywood talent, photos published by People show. The ceremony was attended by Hawke’s parents Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, as well as a number … اقرأ المزيد

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

A large space probe plummeted into Earth’s atmosphere early Wednesday — years earlier than expected. And while most of the spacecraft was expected to disintegrate in a flaming blaze during reentry, a few components could have survived, according to NASA. The odds that a piece of debris would cause harm to a person were estimated … اقرأ المزيد

Delta flight makes emergency landing after pilot says a passenger wanted to access the cockpit

Delta flight makes emergency landing after pilot says a passenger wanted to access the cockpit

Washington  —  A Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta made an emergency landing early Wednesday after a passenger tried to access the cockpit, the pilot told air traffic controllers. Delta flight 2557, a Boeing 717 aircraft, had just taken off from Houston’s Hobby Airport when the pilot declared an emergency. Eighty-five passengers and … اقرأ المزيد

Exclusive: DHS admits ‘worst of the worst’ immigrants website had errors

Exclusive: DHS admits ‘worst of the worst’ immigrants website had errors

The Department of Homeland Security admitted that its website featuring what it calls the “worst of the worst” arrested immigrants was rife with errors and changed the site this week after receiving questions from CNN about it. DHS created the website in December and the agency, its secretary Kristi Noem and the White House have … اقرأ المزيد

Could your airport close if TSA screeners don’t show up to work? Here’s what experts say

Could your airport close if TSA screeners don’t show up to work? Here’s what experts say

Washington  —  The stalemate in Washington, DC over funding the Department of Homeland Security has led to hourslong airport security lines and frustrated travelers, but now passengers could see some airports closed altogether, the Transportation Security Administration is warning. “It’s not hyperbole to suggest that we may have to quite literally shut down airports, particularly … اقرأ المزيد

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in more than 3 months as Iran war reignites inflation fears

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in more than 3 months as Iran war reignites inflation fears

The war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home in America. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.22% this week, up from 6.11% the week before. It’s the highest level since early December, reflecting the inflation fears rippling through markets. Less than a month ago, rates had fallen below … اقرأ المزيد