Over the past weekend, social media was buzzing over the insinuations that Afrobeats stars Rema and Ayra Starr shared a kiss during their performance at the Global Citizens festival. On September 27, 2025, the Global Citizen Festival returned to New York, with many big artists electrifying the stage with their performances, including Nigeria’s very own Ayra … Read more
Watch: What could happen during the US government shutdown? The US federal government has shut down after Republican and Democratic lawmakers failed to resolve a budget standoff. The impasse affects the funding of government operations through October and beyond, and is poised to cause widespread disruption for Americans in areas ranging from air travel to … Read more
Private payrolls saw their biggest decline in two-and-a-half years during September, a further sign of labor market weakening that compounds the data blackout accompanying the U.S. government shutdown. Companies shed a seasonally adjusted 32,000 jobs during the month, the biggest slide since March 2023, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones … Read more
John and Ruth Mullen. Courtesy: John Mullen John Mullen, president and CEO of Parsons Capital Management — which ranked No. 1 on CNBC’s list of the top 100 financial advisors in the U.S. for 2025 — is well-versed in the struggle for equal treatment. Mullen said his first exposure to financial advising was through his mother, Ruth, … Read more
Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co., at Ford Pro Accelerate in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — “A lot of surprises.” That’s how Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley described his past five years leading the Detroit automaker, which he … Read more
Lagos is turning its waterways into a racetrack this October with the E1 Lagos Grand Prix 2025, the first African edition of the UIM E1 World Championship. From October 4–5, electric powerboats will blaze across the Lagos Lagoon in a spectacle of speed, tech, and eco-friendly design. Over two days, expect Free Practice, Qualifying, and … Read more
The stock market has historically brushed off government shutdowns, but an especially acerbic congressional dispute over the latest funding bill could test that track record. The government shut down overnight Wednesday and the stock market wasn’t taking it so well so far. Historically speaking, the stock market has shrugged off funding disputes. In fact, Raymond … Read more
A brief roller coaster ride for mortgage rates caused yet another swing in demand. After dropping to a three-year low two weeks ago, rates then shot right back up again. As a result, total mortgage application volume dropped 12.7% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. … Read more
Amid economic uncertainty, the best financial advisors can provide a steady hand to investors in any stage of life or with any level of wealth. Whether you’re early in your career or nearing your golden years, financial advisors can help you meet key milestones and address planning needs such as saving for retirement, investing a … Read more
Police in Peru have arrested a man suspected of having ordered the killing of two 20-year-old women and a 15-year-old girl in Argentina. The three were lured to a house near the Argentine capital on 19 September. Their mutilated bodies were found several days later and police revealed that their killers had livestreamed their torture … Read more
