Wall Street today: US stocks trade mixed as investors await inflation data; Dow jumps over 70 points; S&P 500 flat

Wall Street experienced mixed trading as investors awaited crucial US inflation data and Apple’s product launch, where a new iPhone model was anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, while Nasdaq saw a slight decline. Markets are closely watching producer and consumer price data ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with expectations of an…

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Women’s World Cup: Alana King’s 7-wicket masterclass powers Australia to crushing win over South Africa, sets up semis with India

Alana King’s record-breaking 7/18 spell decimated South Africa for 97, paving the way for Australia’s seven-wicket victory. The defending champions remain unbeaten, setting up a semi-final clash with hosts India. Despite an early wobble, Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll guided Australia to a comfortable chase, showcasing their formidable form.

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Nobel Prize 2025: Who is Laszlo Krasznahorkai? The ‘master of apocalypse’ honoured with the Nobel Prize in literature

Laszlo Krasznahorkai, the Hungarian novelist known for his labyrinthine sentences and apocalyptic vision, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy recognized his body of work for confronting chaos and finding meaning through art. His novels, often bleakly comic and hypnotically long, explore despair, beauty, and endurance in a world teetering on…

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BLO deaths: EC moves fast after audio surfaces of official claiming stress; TMC sharpens attack

The Election Commission is addressing work-related stress among Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during Kerala’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls after an audio message went viral. This follows reports of BLO suicides and deaths due to excessive pressure in several states, prompting protests and criticism from political parties regarding the rushed and opaque nature of…

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