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 // Market Rally Caps Off Volatile January: Tech Stocks Lead the Charge// January ended on a high note for Wall Street, with major indexes closing out the month with gains despite a rollercoaster of volatility. Investors navigated a whirlwind of earnings reports, inflation concerns, and geopolitical developments, but by the final trading session, optimism prevailed. Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 29, 2025. S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% on Friday, wrapping up the month with a solid 4% gain. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw a 1.2% boost, largely reversing the steep losses it suffered earlier in the week. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, closing flat due to a notable dip in Chevron’s stock. Apple, a key driver of market sentiment, saw a 1% increase in its share price despite reporting lower-than-expected iPhone sales. The company's growing services revenue, however, reassured investors. Energy giants Chevr...

 // Boats Resume Recovery Efforts on Potomac After Devastating Midair Collision// Updated January 31, 2025 Authorities have returned to the Potomac River as part of the ongoing recovery and investigation following a catastrophic midair collision near Washington, D.C. , that claimed the lives of 67 people. The crash, the deadliest aviation disaster in the United States in nearly 25 years, has prompted a large-scale response from law enforcement and federal agencies. As of Friday, more than 40 bodies have been recovered from the river, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Search teams, working under overcast skies and intermittent rain, continue efforts to locate additional victims and aircraft debris. Meanwhile, flights at Ronald Reagan National Airport, which had experienced disruptions due to the crash, have begun to normalize.  Investigators Scrutinizing Flight Data and Airspace Regulations The National Transportation Safety ...

 // Boston Skating Club Mourns Loss of Talented Teens, Coaches in Devastating Plane Crash// In a tragic incident that has shaken the figure skating community, two promising young skaters from the Skating Club of Boston, along with their mothers and esteemed coaches, were among the victims of the devastating midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. The collision, which occurred on Wednesday, sent the passenger plane plummeting into the icy waters of the Potomac River. Officials confirmed that all 60 passengers, four crew members, and three soldiers aboard the military helicopter perished in the crash. By Thursday morning, authorities had transitioned their efforts from rescue to recovery. “We are now at the point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation,” said Washington, D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly. “We don’t believe there are any survivors.” Among those lost in the tragedy were 15-year-o...

 // Tragedy at Maha Kumbh Mela: Stampede Claims 30 Lives as Millions Gather for Holy Ritual// Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers, on "Mauni Amavasya" or new moon day during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.  T he Maha Kumbh Mela , one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, turned tragic on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as a deadly stampede claimed at least 30 lives and left dozens injured. The festival, held every 12 years in the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, saw an estimated 100 million devotees converge to take a sacred dip in the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. The chaos erupted in the early hours of the morning, though the exact cause of the stampede remains unclear. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over...