The US has dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time in history, according to the World Happiness Report. Meanwhile, a new report by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative reveals that life expectancy in the US is lower than in the UK, with an average gap of 2.7 years. The US … Read more
Juan Soto’s free agency may conclude as early as this week, with a potential record-breaking contract on the horizon. The 26-year-old outfielder is expected to sign with one of several major-market teams, including the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Red Sox, or Dodgers, for a deal worth over $600 million and potentially spanning 15 years. Soto’s … Read more
Apple Inc. has submitted a revised investment offer worth $1 billion to Indonesia, in an attempt to lift the ban on selling its flagship iPhone 16 devices in the country. The new proposal is significantly higher than the company’s initial bid of $10 million for a factory making accessories and components. Indonesia imposed the ban … Read more
The American Federation of Government Employees has secured a hybrid work deal for tens of thousands of Social Security Administration workers until 2029. This agreement comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal workforce, and may complicate his plans to restructure the agency. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/biden-administration-locks-in-wfh-policies-for-some-federal-staff-ahead-of-trump
The 32 participating teams of the FIFA Club World Cup have been divided into four pots, with each group consisting of one team from each pot. The Seattle Sounders were assigned to Pot 4 along with eight other teams, including those from Asia, Africa, and Concacaf, but not from Oceania. This structure means that teams … Read more
The S&P 500 closed at a new high on Tuesday, marking its 55th record of the year so far. Despite a rally that pushed stocks to all-time highs earlier this year, investors are now cautious as they await key economic indicators and Federal Reserve decisions. According to Citigroup’s Chris Montagu, positioning in S&P 500 futures … Read more
Victor Willis, the co-founder and lead vocalist of the disco group Village People, has spoken out against the notion that their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” is a gay anthem. In a recent Facebook post, Willis addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the song’s use at Donald Trump’s political rallies. Willis initially asked the Trump campaign to stop … Read more
Microsoft’s struggles to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 have taken a surprising turn. The company has confirmed that it will extend support for Windows 10 until next October, but this move is expected to accelerate the switch to Windows 11. According to recent statistics, global Windows 10 market share increased by … Read more
NATO’s top diplomat, Mark Rutte, has suggested that Ukraine should wait until Western allies can provide enough military aid before engaging in peace talks with Russia. Rutte emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine has what it needs to achieve a stronger negotiating position on the battlefield. The US President-elect Donald Trump vows to secure a … Read more
The College Football Playoff committee has given Alabama a second life, ranking the Crimson Tide No. 11 and setting up the team to make a deep playoff run. This surprise move comes after two brutal losses to Oklahoma and Vanderbilt, which left many fans questioning whether Alabama was good enough for a spot in the … Read more