Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow founder Mike Lindell over “repeated violations” of its civic integrity policy.
Texas and Mississippi joined more than a dozen other states that don't have mask mandates in place. But businesses and local leaders are ignoring the eased rules.
The Nasdaq undercut lows while Amazon and stay-at-home winners like Zoom tumbled below 200-day lines. But the market rally isn't all dead yet.
SpaceX’s Starship SN10 prototype exploded shortly after landing at the company’s launch site in Boca Chica, Texas, on March 3.The spacecraft performed a successful 6-minute test flight, including a launch and landing, prior to the explosion. The rocket was destroyed around eight minutes after landing, according to reports. Credit: Spadre.com via Storyful
Bruce Brown (Brooklyn Nets) with a dunk vs the Houston Rockets, 03/03/2021
A marathon court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong’s national security law entered its fourth day on Thursday, as the court deliberates whether the defendants will be granted bail. The mass case is the most sweeping action taken against the city’s pro-democracy camp since the security law was implemented last June. The activists were charged and detained on Sunday over their involvement in an unofficial primary election last year that authorities say was part of a plot to paralyze Hong Kong’s government.
We may not be able to enjoy RodeoHouston in person, but you can still buy from your favorite vendors.
Melanie Lawson and Ted Oberg are getting answers to your questions about reopening Texas in an ABC13 town hall special, Thursday at 7 p.m.
(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell with U.S. futures Thursday after an overnight surge in sovereign bond yields once more dragged down shares on Wall Street. Treasuries held those losses and the dollar ticked higher.The technology sector led the worst drop in MSCI Inc.’s Asia-Pacific gauge this week as shares slid from China to Australia. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped after a slump in the indexes took the tech-heavy gauge to a two-month low. Declines in Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. outweighed gains in banks and energy producers amid a global rotation to value stocks.Australian bonds tumbled after benchmark Treasury yields earlier approached 1.5%. A market gauge of inflation expectations over the next five years hit its highest level since 2008. Traders also assessed data pointing to an uneven economic recovery from the depths of the pandemic.The rise in inflation expectations and long-term borrowing costs is stoking concern that equity markets may wobble after a prolonged rally. Investors are trying to assess central banks’ appetite to buy more longer-dated bonds to keep financial conditions loose. The focus turns to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s upcoming comments, after Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said the recent climb in yields reflected economic optimism.“Inflation is a concern; there is a lot of money sloshing around the system and it makes sense to have some sort of a correction right now,” said Shana Sissel, Spotlight Asset Group chief investment officer. “And bond yields going up is the market’s implicit way of tightening since the Fed has made it clear they don’t have the intention of doing so.”Read: U.S. Inflation Expectations Hit Decade High as Yields ResurgeDemocratic leaders in the Senate are working to consolidate support for the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, which is expected to bolster economic expansion. The U.S. economy expanded modestly in the first two months of the year and vaccinations are supporting business optimism, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.Real estate, finance and energy shares outperformed in Asia on Thursday amid the shift to value segments. Oil was above $61 a barrel as investors waited for the result of a critical OPEC+ policy meeting later Thursday. Bitcoin retained recent gains to trade around $50,000.Some key events to watch this week:OPEC+ meeting on output Thursday.U.S. factory orders, initial jobless claims and durable goods orders are due Thursday.Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks Thursday.The February U.S. employment report on Friday will provide an update on the speed and direction of the nation’s labor market recovery.These are some of the moves in markets:StocksS&P 500 futures fell 0.4% as of 12:12 p.m. in Tokyo. The S&P 500 fell 1.3%. The Nasdaq 100 lost 2.9%.Japan’s Topix index fell 1.3%.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1%.South Korea’s Kospi index slid 1.5%.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index lost 2.3%.Shanghai Composite was down 1.7%.CurrenciesThe yen traded at 107.06 per dollar.The offshore yuan was at 6.4763 per dollar.The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose less than 0.1%.The euro traded at $1.2054, down 0.1%.BondsThe yield on 10-year Treasuries was steady at 1.48% after rising nine basis points.Australia’s 10-year bond yield rose 11 basis points to 1.79%.CommoditiesWest Texas Intermediate crude added 0.3% to $61.44 a barrel.Gold was little changed at about $1,711 an ounce after sliding.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2021 Bloomberg L.P.
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in the first meeting with his former Houston teammates and the Brooklyn Nets won 132-114 on Wednesday night to hand the Rockets their 13th straight loss.
Fans and critics anticipate a big Sunday for royals on TV: Harry and Meghan will chat with Oprah in the U.S., while the queen is televised in the U.K.
Abbott is allowing businesses to decide fi they keep or drop COVID-19 measures. Here's what these businesses have decided.
Charlotte Hornets lose starter P.J. Washington to an ankle sprain
"We're evidently dangerous enough to shut down but not important enough to get a vaccine," says the owner of a Castro barbershop, as San Francisco enters the red tier.
Zdeno Chara made his return to Boston as a visiting player on Wednesday night and helped the Washington Capitals put together a great defensive effort.
Mar. 3—JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville Board of Public Works has approved four special events this year — three in early spring — which could signal a return to a measure of normalcy after a year of shuttered activities due to COVID-19. The board on Wednesday approved permits for three run/walk events and Shakespeare in the Park. All passed the city events planning board Tuesday, Parks ...
Mar. 3—INDIANA — A former Silver Creek High School teacher has lost his teaching license after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior with students. Some of the incidents were reported to have happened nine or more years ago. Nathan Shewell, who most recently oversaw theater programs at North Central High School in Indianapolis, had his license revoked Jan. 6 by the ...
After Meghan shut down claims that she "bullied" a close adviser at Kensington Palace in 2018, a new Oprah promo arrived with a bombshell quote.
The Duchess of Sussex speaks out in the latest clip previewing Oprah's bombshell interview with Meghan and Prince Harry.
Linda Reynolds is sorry for the “offensive remark” about an alleged rape victim, Australia's PM says.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2021) - CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) ("CGX Energy" or the "Company"), today provided an update on the Kawa-1 and Makarapan-1 exploration wells and exploration program:The Kawa-1 exploration well on the Corentyne block is currently expected to be drilled to a depth of approximately 6,500 metres ("m") in water depth of approximately 370 m and is slated to be drilled in the second half of 2021. The ...
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