There have been competing theories to explain why Treasury yields have risen so much this year, but last week’s brutal stock selloff debunked one of them, according to a top economist. The 10-year yield has eased in recent weeks as investors seek shelter in Treasuries. But before the latest dip, it shot up more 100
In October, Epic Games said that it was “investigating” making Fortnite compatible with Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS. At the time, Epic Games Launcher was in preview, but SteamOS was not specifically listed as a supported distro. Now, Communications Director Jake Jones has confirmed SteamOS compatibility, along with a handful of other distros, to GamingOnLinux. In response
Trains between Giza and the Upper Egypt region were suspended as cranes were dispatched to remove the wrecked trains. The railway authority has not said how long it expects this to take. The collision occurred in the area between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations in Al-Ayyat, close to where Egypt’s deadliest train tragedy occurred in
The best boxers in the world travel to Texas for the Most Valuable Promotions boxing event. For the main event, American Alycia Baumgardner (18-1-0) takes on Turkish boxer Elif Nur Turhan (14-0-0). The unification title bout is scheduled for 10 rounds. Nur Turhan’s IBF championship belt is on the line, so the winner will receive
My last overnight train essential is something I’ve never packed, but I will next time: binoculars. I’ve probably had the thought at least once on every overnight train ride I’ve taken: “I want a closer view of the passing landscapes.” But on my last trip on the California Zephyr, I thought about it at least
Other Computer Speakers I Liked There are tons of computer speakers on the market, and many of the ones I tested are perfectly fine, but don’t deserve a spot above for one reason or another. Photograph: Simon Hill Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT for $239: Designed as entry-level speakers for bedroom DJs, the Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BTs sport
