Good morning America. As we kick off the day, many of you are searching for information on travel restrictions to Canada, likely due to the recent news on Ebola-stricken countries. The US has banned green-card holders from returning from these countries, sparking concerns among travelers. Meanwhile, Gabriel Diallo, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans are also trending, possibly due to new projects or appearances.
In other news, a devastating coal mine explosion in China has killed 90 people, making it the deadliest blast since 2009. Closer to home, police had ordered guns to be removed from a mosque shooter's home in 2025, raising questions about gun control and public safety. The NBA playoffs are also heating up, with the Thunder bench picking up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and elevating OKC to a Game 3 win.
On the market front, gold is trading at $5059.30 per ounce, while silver is at $76.20 per ounce. The national average gas price is $4.82 per gallon, and Bitcoin is up 2.74% in the past 24 hours, currently at $76,672. The S&P 500 is also up, closing at 7,473 with a 0.37% gain.
As we look to the rest of the day, the trending search term "riot" suggests that there may be ongoing developments in social unrest or protests, which we will be keeping a close eye on. With President Trump's administration continuing to shape US policy, both domestically and abroad, what to watch today is how the US ban on green-card holders from Ebola-stricken countries will impact international travel and diplomacy.