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Gold Prices Reach Record High, Silver Hits New Peak as Investors Turn to Safe Havens
U.S. financial markets began the holiday-shortened week with a nuanced mix of resilience and caution in the midst of a year marked by robust economic data and persistent market unease. Even as investors piled into traditional safe-haven assets, causing gold and silver prices to reach all-time highs, stocks largely remained close to record levels.
By Raviha Imran19 days ago in Trader
U.S. Economy Surges 4.3% in Third Quarter, Marking Fastest Growth in Two Years
The U.S. economy delivered a surprisingly strong performance in the third quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at a 4.3% annualized rate — the fastest pace in roughly two years. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the delayed report on December 23, revealing that growth significantly exceeded most forecasts and reflected broad contributions from consumer spending, exports, and government outlays.
By Raviha Imran19 days ago in Trader
YouTuber Adam the Woo Dies at 51, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Travel and Discovery
On a quiet winter afternoon in Celebration, Florida, the vibrant life of one of YouTube’s most beloved travel vloggers came to an unexpected end. On December 22, 2025, David Adam Williams, also known as Adam the Woo to millions of people all over the world, was found dead in his home. He was 51 years old. The news sent shockwaves through the online creator community and among fans who had followed his journeys for more than a decade.
By Raviha Imran19 days ago in Geeks
Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague: Reimagining the Birth of Modern Cinema
Cinema, like memory, often moves in circles. Ideas from the past come back to the surface, familiar images are rethought, and once-forgotten events take on new significance. Nouvelle Vague by Richard Linklater is a film that takes a look backward in order to comprehend how modern cinema came to be. Rather than retelling a famous story, Linklater invites audiences into the restless, electric moment when filmmaking broke free from convention and reinvented itself on the streets of Paris.
By Raviha Imran19 days ago in Geeks
The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, receives its first trailer from Christopher Nolan.
One of the most visionary directors of contemporary cinema, Christopher Nolan, has provided audiences with their first substantial look at his next ambitious project, The Odyssey. The first official trailer for the movie was released online after years of anticipation and hints from early casting and production photos. It gives a tantalizing look at what promises to be one of the most talked-about movies in 2026. Adapted from Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey chronicles the legendary journey of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War.
By Raviha Imran20 days ago in Geeks
Barry Manilow Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones Concerts for Surgery
In a heartfelt message shared with fans this week, legendary singer Barry Manilow revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, a development that has prompted him to postpone a number of scheduled performances as he prepares for necessary surgery. The 82-year-old musical icon's announcement on social media sparked a worldwide outpouring of concern and support from those who had followed his decades-long career. For more than half a century, Manilow’s name has been synonymous with timeless pop ballads and unforgettable live shows.
By Raviha Imran20 days ago in Geeks
Tylor Chase, a former child actor for Nickelodeon, was found homeless in California.
Tylor Chase was once adored by the camera. As a child actor, he stood under bright studio lights, delivering lines that made young audiences laugh and remember his face long after the episode ended. In the early 2000s, Chase appeared on Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, a show that became a staple of childhood television for an entire generation. Back then, few could have imagined that years later, the same actor would be spotted not on a screen, but on the streets of California, struggling to survive.
By Raviha Imran21 days ago in Geeks
San Francisco Power Outage Leaves City in Darkness as Tens of Thousands Lose Electricity
On Saturday afternoon, just as San Francisco was easing into the rhythm of holiday weekend shopping and winter gatherings, the city abruptly slipped into darkness. Storefronts went black, traffic lights blinked out, and neighborhoods from the western edge of the city to its bustling downtown found themselves unexpectedly disconnected from the power grid. For many residents, the outage felt sudden and disorienting — a reminder of how quickly modern life can be brought to a standstill.
By Raviha Imran21 days ago in Trader
Medline’s $6.3 Billion IPO Ignites Wall Street as Healthcare Giant Makes Historic Debut
In the final weeks of 2025, Wall Street’s attention was stolen not by the latest tech darling or AI powerhouse, but by a company whose products are far more familiar to hospitals than to smartphone users. Medline Industries, a 59-year-old medical supply firm that quietly occupies a critical place in healthcare around the world, made history by completing the largest initial public offering (IPO) of 2025, raising $6.26 billion and igniting renewed confidence in the IPO market.
By Raviha Imran25 days ago in Trader
FDA Adds Brain Tumor Warning to Depo-Provera as Lawsuits Against Pfizer Intensify
In the United States, the long-running controversy over the widely used injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera reached a new and significant turning point in December 2025. The U.S. A change to the drug's label that warns patients and healthcare providers about a possible link between long-term use of the medication and meningioma, a type of brain tumor, was officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
By Raviha Imran25 days ago in Trader
Global Markets Edge Higher as Oil Prices Surge on Venezuela Blockade Fears
In trading rooms from Tokyo to New York on Wednesday, there was a palpable sense of hesitation. On the surface, prices were inching this way and that — markets meandering amid mixed signals from global economies, corporate earnings, and the latest geopolitical flashpoints. But beneath that calm veneer was a rising undercurrent: oil.
By Raviha Imran25 days ago in Trader
Joe Ely Dead at 78: Texas Country and Americana Legend Dies After Long Illness
This week saw the passing of Joe Ely, a legendary figure in American roots and country music whose career spanned five decades. His death shook the music industry. Ely died at the age of 78 after battling multiple incurable illnesses, according to statements from his family. For fans, fellow musicians and generations of songwriters, his death marks the end of an era defined by fearless creativity, Texas grit and a sound that never fit neatly into one box.
By Raviha Imran26 days ago in Geeks
