Carnival crowds and travel gridlock make life 'difficult' as social media users chime in
As travelers flock to Venice for the world-famous Carnival celebration, they may be in for a tight squeeze. Three million people travel to Venice every year for the Venetian tradition, according to the website of the tourist group Walks of Italy. Carnival, also known as Carnevale, dates back to 1162 — when townspeople celebrated a victory over the Patriarch of Aquileia. Artists banned together in 1979 to restart Carnevale, says the site.
Birds-of-paradise are sending secret color signals invisible to human eyes, scientists say
Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially flamboyant with hues of emerald, lemon, cobalt and ruby. Now, research has revealed these stunning birds are also sending secret color signals that are invisible to human eyes. Plumage and body parts of birds-of-paradise glow in certain areas when viewed under blue and ultraviolet, or UV, light, appearing bright green or yellow-green, scientists reported in a new study published February 12 in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
NASA strikes deal over layoffs of recent hires
NASA confirmed Thursday that the space agency may have sidestepped the sweeping layoffs it was expected to implement this week, potentially saving hundreds of newly hired employees and career professionals. In a statement, the agency said it worked with the Office of Personnel Management — which has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal workforce — on “a careful evaluation of our workforce and mission requirements.”
These housing markets were the hottest in January, according to Realtor.com
The U.S. was home to some lively housing markets in January, but several areas emerged as the hottest, according to Realtor.com. Realtor.com put out a report last week identifying January’s "hottest" real estate markets across the country, looking at unique views that properties drew on its site for demand and how long listings were live for each of the markets. The top five spots on its ranking were largely dominated by places in the Northeast, with a city in Wisconsin also securing a spot, the report showed.
These housing markets were the hottest in January, according to Realtor.com
The U.S. was home to some lively housing markets in January, but several areas emerged as the hottest, according to Realtor.com. Realtor.com put out a report last week identifying January’s "hottest" real estate markets across the country, looking at unique views that properties drew on its site for demand and how long listings were live for each of the markets. The top five spots on its ranking were largely dominated by places in the Northeast, with a city in Wisconsin also securing a spot, the report showed.
Walmart gets boost from higher earners but stock falls on weaker forecast
Walmart on Thursday reported strong quarterly results, continuing to benefit from an increase in higher earners who were purchasing more groceries and discretionary items during the condensed holiday shopping period. Shares slipped after the company forecast a lower-than-expected profit for the full year. The company reported U.S. revenue rising 4.1% to $180.6 billion for the fourth quarter, meeting Wall Street expectations. The company's adjusted operating income rose 9.4% on a constant currency basis during the three-month period and 9.6% for the full fiscal year. However, profit growth is expected to be lower this fiscal year. Walmart expects net sales to grow 3% to 4% for fiscal year 2026 and for adjusted operating income to increase between 3.5% to 5.5% on a constant currency basis.
New FTC chair Andrew Ferguson previews Trump admin's plans for the agency
President Donald Trump's administration is taking shape and Andrew Ferguson, the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), previewed the administration's plans for the agency in his first interview since entering the role. Ferguson spoke with FOX Business' Edward Lawrence and said that he thinks the Trump administration is going to take an aggressive approach to enforcing antitrust laws that are designed to counter monopolistic, anti-competitive conduct in business. "What I think companies can expect over the next couple of years is vigorous antitrust enforcement. If we think that you have violated the law, which is what we're going to follow – the law, not my preferences, the law – then we're going to enforce it," Ferguson said.
Commerce secretary shares Trump's 'goal' to abolish the IRS
More details have emerged from the Trump administration about alleged plans to get rid of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and utilize tariffs so the "whole economy explodes." "His goal is to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and let all the outsiders pay," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday on "Jesse Watters Primetime." "As the president said, reciprocal tariffs, either you bring yours down or we're going to bring ours up. If we go to their level, it will earn us $700 billion a year to be equal to everybody else," he expanded Thursday on "America’s Newsroom." "And there goes our deficit. And interest rates come smashing down, and the whole economy explodes higher."
US Open champ Emma Raducanu breaks silence on ‘difficult experience’ with ‘fixated’ fan at Dubai Championships
Emma Raducanu has spoken out about her "difficult experience" involving a "fixated" fan at the Dubai Tennis Championships this week. An emotional Raducanu approached the chair umpire during the first set of her match against Karolina Muchova on Tuesday night after she saw a fan in the stands, who had previously approached her just a day earlier.
As the Ukraine war reaches its 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side as talks start
When Russian troops rolled into Ukraine three years ago, they brought their parade uniforms with them on the push to Kyiv. President Vladimir Putin expected a quick victory. What Putin dubbed the “special military operation” has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands have been killed, entire cities have been reduced to smoldering ruins, millions of Ukrainians became refugees, and Russia was isolated from the West.
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