US stocks soared on Thursday amid growing optimism that the Federal Reserve’s jumbo interest-rate cut will deliver a “soft landing” for the US economy. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed roughly 1.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^IXIC) rose more than 500 points, with both trading around closing record highs. …

Much of the public discourse about arming Ukraine has revolved around whether the United States will send “long range” weapons. But that can mean different things. Source link

Most of the weighted blankets we’ve tested are worth recommending—and there are a lot of them. However, these didn’t stand out as much as the picks above. Quince’s Knit Weighted Blanket for $150: This open-knit blanket costs less than Bearaby’s but is as high-quality and uses a recycled polyester fill. …