Author: Darius Kingsley - Page 5
U.S. stocks surged at the start of June 2025, with the S&P 500 nearing 6,000 and the Nasdaq up 1.2%. Steel sectors jumped on hopes for relaxed tariffs, tech shares soared, and the Russell 2000 climbed after a rocky spell. Investors kept a watchful eye on jobs data and global political signals.
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In 2025, the stock market has kept climbing even as bond yields rose above 4%, confusing traditional expectations. Analysts see no clear pattern between rising yields and S&P 500 returns, with volatility driven by tariffs and deficit worries. Bonds are performing better than last year, but familiar stock-bond relationships are out of sync.
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The Indiana Pacers surprised the basketball world by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-100 in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. With both teams returning to the championship stage after long droughts, the series is shaping up to be a memorable battle. The Pacers’ late push sealed their victory, setting an intense tone for the upcoming matchups.
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A detailed new study exposes severe freshwater shortages in the Lithium Triangle of Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Nearly every basin is critically water scarce, far worse than global models predict. Lithium extraction demands huge amounts of water, threatening wildlife and local communities. The study calls for localized water studies to address mounting environmental stress.
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Halle Bailey has received a restraining order against ex-partner DDG after accusing him of physical and verbal abuse, detailing several violent incidents. DDG has countered with allegations of his own. A judge has stripped DDG of custody, making Bailey sole guardian until a June hearing.
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Mariah May officially landed in WWE NXT on June 3, 2025, fresh off her AEW Women’s Championship run. Making waves with her signature 'The Glamour' persona, May stirred both excitement and skepticism from the locker room, but her focus is firmly on NXT gold.
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German police say they've identified Vitaly Kovalev as the mastermind behind the Trickbot and Conti ransomware rings. Leaked files from an insider expose more details about the group's tactics and members, boosting investigators' efforts worldwide against these notorious cybercriminal operations.
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The Phoenix Suns are close to naming their next head coach, with Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott now the only two candidates left in the running. After interviews and an in-depth selection process led by new GM Brian Gregory, the team is expected to choose their coach in the coming days.
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Magic Johnson publicly apologized for doubting the Oklahoma City Thunder after their blowout win against the Timberwolves sent them to their first NBA Finals in over a decade. He praised GM Sam Presti for the team's savvy rebuild, as the Thunder now look ahead to face the Eastern Conference Finals winner.
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Tyrese Haliburton delivered a groundbreaking triple-double without turnovers as the Indiana Pacers claimed a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks, drawing Magic Johnson comparisons. Debate swirls about his superstar status while the Pacers are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 2000.
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