Author: Press Room

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has shaken residents awake in parts of Sydney.Geoscience Australia seismologists said the quake struck at 2.55am on Wednesday near the NSW Hunter Valley town of Singleton, about 200km north of Sydney.An initial reading of the tremor registered it as a 5.1-magnitude quake. Region: Singleton, NSWMag: 5.1UTC: 2025-04-22 16:55:02Lat: -32.70, Lon: 151.04Dep: 10kmFor more info and updates, or if you felt this earthquake, go to https://t.co/WSRm9RXrZg— EarthquakesGA (@EarthquakesGA) April 22, 2025 Preliminary information indicated the quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km.More than 2600 people reported feeling the earthquake by 4am, including Sydneysiders, according to Geoscience Australia’s…

Crypto.com and Trump Media finalized the deal that enables the US President Donald Trump-linked firm to launch cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs).The trading company will assist Trump Media in introducing ETFs that focus on cryptocurrencies and securities.According to the press release:The ETFs, made available through Crypto.com’s broker-dealer Foris Capital US LLC, are expected to comprise digital assets as well as securities with a Made in America focus spanning diverse industries such as energy.Crypto.com’s native coin, Cronos (CRO), displayed optimism amidst the bullish news, gaining nearly 14% on its daily timeframe. Copy link to section While Bitcoin challenges the $90K resistance, Crypto.com…

S&P 500 index rebounds after fall on Monday

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Elliott Management is pressing BP to increase its free cash flow by an additional 40 per cent through deep cuts to spending, as the activist investor upped its stake in the energy group to more than 5 per cent and sharpened its criticism of the company.The US-based hedge fund has told BP that the “fundamental reset” outlined by the oil and gas group’s chief executive Murray Auchincloss in February does not go far enough and presented an alternative plan, according to people…

Archaeologists found hundreds of skeletons while excavating the City Campus property of the University of Gloucestershire in the U.K. (University of Gloucestershire) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter. Check out these top headlines.TOP 3:CREEPY CAMPUS  – Archaeologists were astonished to uncover hundreds of skeletons while excavating the grounds of a university, which once hosted a medieval church demolished in the 1650s.’FAVORITE DAY’ – President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the White House grounds to children from all over the nation for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.DINNER…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! John Mellencamp’s daughters have made their stance pretty clear when it comes to one of their father’s famous exes – they’re not fans.”Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Teddi Mellencamp and her sister, Justice Mellencamp, spoke candidly about their father’s love life on Teddie’s podcast, “Two T’s in a Pod.”Justice brought up one of John’s exes, Meg Ryan, describing her as “the nicest” compared to other people he dated. ‘REAL HOUSEWIVES’ STAR TEDDI MELLENCAMP TOLD FRIEND SHE WAS ON ‘DEATHBED’ WHILE HOSPITALIZED FOR BRAIN TUMORS John Mellencamp’s daughters Teddi and Justice share their…

It’s been a brutal year for Tesla shareholders so far, and a hugely profitable one for short sellers, who bet on a decline in the company’s stock price.Tesla shorts have generated $11.5 billion in mark-to-market profits in 2025, according to data from S3 Partners. The data reflected Monday’s closing price of $227.50, at which point Tesla shares were down 44% for the year.The stock rallied about 4% on Tuesday, along with gains in the broader market, heading into Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report after the close of trading. Tesla didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The electric vehicle maker…

A slump in air travel to the U.S. is emerging in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and it could hit Walt Disney ‘s important theme park business where it hurts. With international guests accounting for about 20% of Disney’s park attendance in Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, according to Barclays, the latest data on non-U.S. citizens traveling to America is troubling. Foreign arrivals year-over-year in March sank 9.6% to about 5.04 million, the International Trade Administration’s passenger monitor shows. Things don’t appear like they’re going to get better anytime soon. During Delta ‘s post-earnings call earlier this month,…

Executive SummaryAfrica’s grain industry is large and growing, but marked by a widening gap between rising demand and domestic supply. Total cereal consumption on the continent reached about 283 million metric tons in 2024, and is forecast to climb to 311 million tons by 2035, reflecting a steady growth of ~0.9% per year​. However, production growth has lagged behind population-driven demand. Africa’s farms produced roughly 216–218 million tons of cereals in 2023-2024, leaving a deficit filled by imports of around 70+ million tons annually​. The market value of Africa’s grain consumption was estimated at $126.1 billion in 2024, expected to rise…

The first Latin American pope has died. We look at his legacy, reforms and what his death means for the Catholic Church.Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, has died at age 88. His papacy broke barriers and redefined the Catholic Church’s global image — but also left tough questions unanswered. We look back on his legacy, the controversies that followed him, and what comes next for the church.