Monthly Archives: July 2023
The Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 25bps
Last Wednesday (7/26/23) the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis points increase in its lending rate. This decision sets the benchmark overnight interest rate...
Germany Will Invest Over 20 Billion In The Semiconductor Industry
Germany's Economy Ministry recently announced plans to invest approximately 20 billion euros ($22.15 billion) in the semiconductor industry over the next few years. The...
Ukraine’s Offensive In The Zaporizhzhia Region
Ukrainian forces launched a significant offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region this past week, specifically targeting the south of Orikhiv.
According to a Russian official, Kyiv's...
Record Heat Temperatures Measured Throughout The US
Last month and this month the United States experienced extreme heat waves that have shattered temperature records across various regions. These scorching heat waves...
Cocaine Sharks
A cutting-edge TV series, "Cocaine Sharks," is set to make a splash during Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" this week. Marine biologist Tom Hird...
Indian Customs Makes Largest Seizure Of Foreign Currency On Record
Last Friday (7/21/23) in New Delhi, Indian customs officials made history with the largest-ever seizure of foreign currency on record. The incident occurred when...
Russia Pulls Out Of The Black Sea Grain Deal
Russia announced last Monday (7/17/23) its decision to halt its involvement in a crucial agreement known as the Black Sea Grain Deal which facilitated...
Swedish Embassy In Iraq Is Stormed By Protestors
This past Wednesday (7/19/21) hundreds of demonstrators stormed the Swedish embassy main gates in Baghdad, Iraq. The unrest was triggered when police in Stockholm...
Scientists Discover Caterpillar Venom Might Treat Cancer Patients
Caterpillars are known for their transformative journey from a tiny larva to a beautiful butterfly. However, these creatures have now caught the attention of...
The Passing Of Tony Bennett
The world of music mourns the loss of Tony Bennett, a popular and beloved musician and recognizable voice known in the history of American...