May 9, 2025, 5:08 pm EDT
UK Family Income Disparities Worsen
The latest data from the UK's Office for National Statistics on May 2nd shows that, after inflation adjustment, the median disposable income of UK households remained at £36,700 for the fiscal year 2024 (from April 2023 to March 2024), returning to the pre - pandemic level. However, the wealth gap continues to widen. The median income of the poorest one - fifth of households decreased by 2.6% to £16,800, 4.9% lower than before the pandemic.more
US Jobless Claims Surge, Raising Concerns about Labor Market
The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment benefits rose by 18,000 to 241,000 in the week ended April 26, according to the data released by the Labor Department on Thursday. This figure exceeded the median forecast of 223,000 by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the number of people continuing to claim unemployment benefits rose to 1.92 million in the week ended April 19, the highest since 2021 and also beyond economists' expectations.more
Australian Stocks Surge 0.92% to Top 8000, with Uranium Shares Leading the Way
On April 29, the S&P/ASX 200 index in Australia witnessed a significant upswing. It climbed 73.5 points, or 0.92%, to close at 8070.6 points, hitting a new eight - week high. The market sentiment received a boost from the 利好 news of the United States reducing tariffs on auto parts.more
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: The Legendary Skate Series Makes Its Triumphant Return
Skateboarding fans, rejoice—the iconic series is set to return. "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4" will launch on July 11, 2025, marking a highly anticipated comeback for the beloved sports franchise. This release, a celebration of the series’ legacy, is poised to reignite the thrill of virtual skateboarding.more
"Resident Evil 9" Likely to Be Announced This Year, Set for 2026 Release
Dusk Golem, a well - known leaker in the "Resident Evil" community, has dropped a major hint about the future of the franchise. Responding to a fan's question, Dusk Golem stated that Capcom is "almost 100% certain" to officially announce "Resident Evil 9" this year, with a release slated for 2026.more
"Double Shadow Wonderland" and "Enshrouded" Shine at 2025 German Computer Game Awards
The 2025 German Computer Game Awards ceremony has recently come to an end. "Split Fiction" has won the Grand Prix for International Game of the Year, while "Enshrouded" has taken home three honors: Best German Game, Best Innovation, and Best Technology. The total prize pool for this year's awards is 800,000 euros, and "Enshrouded" has received the highest single - award prize of 100,000 euros for the Best German Game award.more
Saskatchewan Adds 77 Full-Time Healthcare Roles in Rural, Remote Communities
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the provincial government announced 77 new and enhanced permanent full-time healthcare positions for 30 rural and remote communities on Wednesday. The roles aim to strengthen local medical services.more
FTSE 100 Edges Up 0.2% on July 9 as Markets Digest U.S. Tariff Expansion
London’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.2% on July 9, with investors continuing to absorb the impact of U.S. tariff expansions. Advertising giant WPP (WPP.L) plunged 19%—its worst daily drop in over three decades—after slashing profit forecasts due to key client losses and shrinking new business, weighing heavily on the index.more