Today’s Top Data Stories

Solana drops nearly 9% amid crypto volatility

Cryptocurrency trades at $82.54, with declines also seen in Avalanche and Ripple over the past seven days.

$82.54

-0.5% D

-8.8% W

-2.4% M

-34.3% Y

Great Lakes ice coverage up 10.5 percentage points from last year

Ice coverage reaches 14.92%, more than doubling from the same date in 2023, possibly influenced by recent climate shifts.

Great Lakes ice coverage

14.92%

-1.4 D

-3.9 W

-17.6 M

+10.5 Y

New York City air quality remains moderate at 66

Air quality index registers in the moderate 51–100 range, with conditions varying across the u.s.

NYC air quality

66

+15.8% D

+15.8% W

+15.8% M

+13.8% Y

U.S. energy mix

Natural Gas

36.69%

+0.4 D

-3.4 W

-4.6 M

+0.9 Y

Natural gas share of U.S. energy mix rises slightly to 36.69%

The share increased by 0.93 percentage points compared to the same period last year, reflecting broader economic trends.

Days of idleness from work stoppages

675k

– D

– W

+47% M

+31.2% Y

Post-Covid Economy

Work stoppages surge by 47% with 675,000 idle days recorded

Labor disputes increased 15% over the past month, potentially reflecting broader economic pressures.

Alphabet (GOOGL)

$287.51

+5.1% D

-1% W

-5.1% M

+85.9% Y

Alphabet stock surges 5% despite monthly decline

Alphabet shares close at $287.51 as tech stocks show mixed performance across the sector.

U.S. presidential election forecast (2024)

Newsom

33.2%

+0.4 D

+0.7 W

+13.7 M

+17.7 Y

Gavin Newsom’s presidential election forecast rises to 33.2%

The California governor’s odds have increased significantly over the past month, though the shift may not be tied to specific news.