Новости за 24.05.2024

The Bronx is the birthplace of the New York Yankees, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, just to name a few. So why did former President Donald Trump hold a campaign rally on Thursday at Crotona Park in the city limits of one of the most Democratic strongholds in the U.S.?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.

For Amelia Greene, there is nothing happy about Memorial Day.

Greene lost her father, U.S. Army Major General Harold Greene, when he was shot in 2014 at a training facility in Kabul, Afghanistan.

“I’ve gotten ‘Happy Memorial Day’ in promotional emails from brands and it’s really distressing to hear, because it is a day to memorialize people who died in war," Greene told TODAY Parents. “So it’s not happy, and it’s really not happy for me.”

What is Memorial Day?

The holiday... Читать дальше...

Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese deleted a social media post, which referenced the league's new policy on charter flights, as well as attendance. Many viewed Reese's post as a veiled shot at Caitlin Clark.

The holiday weekend is finally upon us and whether that means a three-day break at home or a weekend away with friends, it's definitely a time for some rest and relaxation. If the weather is warming up where you live, that may also mean pool season is starting. If you're looking for a fresh new suit for this season, Lands' End has a Memorial Day sales event that is guaranteed to make a splash. Starting today, you can get 50% off your order (online only) through Monday, 5/27. But there's more.... Читать дальше...

A nice long holiday weekend is always something to look forward to, but when that long weekend also happens to be a great weekend for shopping, we're thrilled. Especially when the deals that are dropping are on some of the best products and brands we know our readers love. We've been combing our best lists and scouring our favorite retailers for the best Memorial Day sales and we've found quite a bit worth your time and money. Particularly in the home and tech space at Amazon. So many of our favorite devices... Читать дальше...

Two adults — a man and a woman — have been shot following a high school graduation taking place in California, according to police.

Brokered CDs can be a convenient option if you already have a brokerage account. Instead of opening a new CD account at a bank, you simply log in to your existing investment account and purchase a CD like any other security.

Certificates of deposit offer a low-risk way to leverage today's decades-high interest rates far beyond the long weekend — up to 12 months and longer, no matter if rates fall as inflation improves later in the year.

The long weekend offers an extra day to shed sunnier APYs on your nest egg, with the best savings accounts paying out more than 10 times the national average. 

New weekly data from Freddie Mac shows mortgage rates dipping below 7.00% APY for the first time in more than a month, while daily rates for 30-year and 15-year terms remain steady as of Friday, May 24, 2024, ending the week on a good note for prospective summer homebuyers.

Two birds, one stone — that's what we think about scooping up Father's Day gift ideas during all of the Memorial Day sales that are happening now. After all, Father's Day is less than a month after Memorial Day, so it makes sense to use all of the sales as an excuse to find a good gift for dear ol' dad. And if you happen to save a few while buying his gift this year, then so be it.

Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, has announced his retirement from the sport due to rising health concerns.

When you curl up to watch your favorite show, do you find yourself opting for closed captions? If so, you might need a soundbar — it's a simple add-on that elevates your TV's audio, bringing richness, crispness and clarity to hard-to-hear dialogue. Now is the perfect time to get one: The top-selling Majority Bowfell TV Soundbar has been marked down for Memorial Day.

Can you see it, just over the horizon? The dawn of a new NFL season is coming, and with OTAs officially underway, fans have started speculating which teams have the best shot of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy next year. Several big moves have been made, rookies have been drafted, and news has emerged, all of it has helped fans determine the best teams in the league, but nothing is a better indicator of a team's Super Bowl chances than their betting odds. 

A veterinarian holds a Saraguato monkey rescued from the jungle after at least 138 howler monkeys found dead in heatwave - Stringer/REUTERS

High winds that led to the deaths of at least nine people at a political rally are the latest example of the extreme weather that has been ravaging Mexico.

Key takeaways

• Those with financial anxiety often feel overwhelming fear and worry over their money situation.                   

• Common causes of financial anxiety include inadequate emergency savings, credit card debt and high costs of living.

• Steps you can take to improve your finances and lessen your anxiety include following a spending and saving plan, watching your finances closely and living within your means.

Many Americans... Читать дальше...