Monthly Archives: November 2022

Are ‘planet-killer’ asteroids really a threat to Earth?

Astronomers are vigilantly scanning the skies for asteroids that veer into Earth’s solar system neighborhood. But, some are hidden. Most asteroids — leftover rubble from our solar system’s formation some 4.6 billion years ago — orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. Millions exist out there. But in the inner solar system, asteroids are obscured…

Ticketmaster cancels Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour public ticket sale

Ticketmaster announced on Thursday (Nov. 17) that the public sale for tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has been cancelled. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) In the tweet, Ticketmaster cites “extraordinarily high demand” and “insufficient remaining ticket inventory” as the reason for the ticket sale cancellation that was supposed to…

US stocks fall as comments from Fed officials dash hopes for a pivot on rate hikes

AP Photo/Richard Drew US stocks fell Thursday, marking a second session of losses for Wall Street.  Fed officials Esther George and James Bullard separately indicated the Fed is still on course for more rate hikes.  Stocks came under pressure with Treasury yields rising.  US stocks closed in the red Thursday, pressured by rising Treasury yields,…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s ‘not apologizing’ for controversial ‘reparation’ comments, says ‘only racists talk about racism’

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama at the Capitol on June 7, 2022. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images Tommy Tuberville made remarks about “reparation” at a Trump rally that were widely condemned as racist. But he insists that he wasn’t talking about reparations for slavery, and was instead talking about crime. “A lot of…

A mortgage loan modification can permanently lower your monthly payment, but there are drawbacks to consider

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Lenders look for ongoing financial hardship before approving a loan modification. Pekic/Getty…