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19 hours ago | nbcchicago.com | Sawdah Bhaimiya

U.S. Treasury yields inched higher on Friday as investors awaited the release of a key inflation measure preferred by the Federal Reserve, as well as monitored U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. At 5:22 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was up over one basis point to 4.274%, while the 2-year yield moved 3 basis points higher to 3.75%. The 30-year yield was little changed at 4.827%.

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Sanjesh Singh

Thirty picks down, 29 more to go. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft concluded Wednesday, with the second round set for Thursday and 29 more picks to be made. The New York Knicks were docked a second-rounder for tampering with Jalen Brunson during the 2022 free agency period. New York did not have a first-round pick to re-tool with either, though its city rivals featured prominently with the most picks on the night by far.

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Sanjesh Singh

Salaries for the 2025 Major League Soccer season have been revealed, and it's not shocking to see who leads the pack. That player is Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, who has a base salary of $12 million. His guaranteed compensation boosts that amount even further. Two other Miami star veterans join Messi in the top 10, while some marquee names did not make the top 10. So, who are the highest-paid MLS players this season? Here's what to know:Who is the highest-paid MLS player?

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Sanjesh Singh

One of the world's most active volcanoes is keeping busy. The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, located on the state's Big Island, underwent two major eruptions in the last few weeks. Eruption episodes have been ongoing for Kilauea since Dec. 23, 2024. Episode 25 occurred on June 11, which saw lava fountains reach heights of 330 feet. U.S. Geological Survey scientists at the time said the fountains were likely to go higher. Episode 26 followed suit on June 25, with the fountains indeed going higher.

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Sawdah Bhaimiya

U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Wednesday as investors monitored the Israel-Iran ceasefire and awaited Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's second day of testimony before Congress. At 3:50 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was down over one basis point to 4.28%, while the 2-year yield was up less than a basis point at 3.78%. The 30-year yield was little changed at 4.818%. One basis point equals 0.01% and yields move inversely to prices.