New York, NY – Americans are turning to credit cards to cover everyday expenses, with debt reaching a new high at the end of December, according to a report from the New York Federal Reserve published on Tuesday. In the final quarter of 2023, total credit card debt surged to $1.13 trillion, an increase of $50 billion, or 4.6% from the previous quarter, marking the highest level on record in Fed data dating back to …
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkish inflation saw a significant increase in January, with the consumer price index rising by 6.7% from December, marking the biggest monthly jump since August. The Turkey Central Bank’s figures revealed a year-on-year inflation rate of nearly 65%, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with rising prices. The 85 million people of Turkey experienced a 64.86% annual increase in the consumer price index, slightly up from the 64.77% recorded in December. Sectors that …
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Department of Health reported the state’s first case of measles in 2024. The infected individual was a child in Montgomery County, prompting officials to work with local authorities to notify those potentially exposed to the virus. This marks the first case in the county since 2005, as no other cases have been reported at this time. The outbreak comes on the heels of multiple measles cases across the country and …
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Oklahoma late Friday night, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake’s epicenter, located just northwest of Prague in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, is only 50 miles east of Oklahoma City. At this time, there have been no reports of damage or injuries in the region. However, officials are currently conducting surveys to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the residents. According …
CANBERRA, Australia – New research in Australia has found that one in three adults in the country has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Despite efforts to reduce salt intake as a way to combat high blood pressure, many Australians have struggled to make the necessary changes to their diet. The study suggests a potential solution in the form of potassium-enriched salt, which can help individuals lower their sodium intake and increase their potassium …
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – A controversial incident took place at the state Capitol when a high school student filmed Indiana lawmaker, Jim Lucas, flashing a gun to students advocating for gun control. The video was recorded during a day of advocacy with Students Demand Action, an affiliate of Everytown for Gun Safety, as reported by the Statehouse File, a student journalism news site at Franklin College. During the interaction, the Republican legislator defended gun rights and …