Brian Thompson, a veteran executive at UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the health care sector. The 62-year-old had spent over 20 years climbing through the ranks at the company, which employs approximately 140,000 people. Thompson served as chief executive of the insurance division since … Read more
The No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday, falling to Creighton 76-63 in a closely contested game at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Bluejays, led by Pop Isaacs’ 23 points, came into the matchup with a roster that could challenge KU’s squad and proved it. Kansas, which … Read more
US health insurer UnitedHealth has forecast medical costs for 2025 to be above Wall Street expectations, driven by high demand for healthcare services in its government-backed insurance businesses. The company expects the percentage of premiums spent on medical care to range from 86% to 87%, surpassing analysts’ estimates of 84.77%. This increase is attributed to … Read more
Cuba’s energy grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power, as the island struggles with aging infrastructure, natural disasters, and economic turmoil. The state-run utility company, the Cuban Electric Union, said workers were attempting to restore power but warned that the process could take days. A power plant in Matanzas suffered an overnight failure, triggering a … Read more
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is about to become slightly closer and brighter than usual. On December 6, it will reach a distance of 380 million miles from Earth, its closest point this year. This alignment with the Sun will make Jupiter shine brighter than at any other time. The best viewing … Read more
Pure Storage reported Q3 2025 revenues rising 9% to $831 million, driven by a top-four hyperscaler licensing deal worth its Purity OS and Direct Flash Module (DFM) technology. This deal is expected to bring in cash from fiscal 2027. The four hyperscalers involved are AWS, Azure, Google, and Meta, the fourth largest. Pure has been … Read more
A recent report by a humanitarian organization documents Israel’s actions during its October 7, 2023, offensive on the occupied Gaza Strip. The report examines allegations of civilian casualties, destruction of infrastructure, forced displacement, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. It analyzes Israeli statements and intent behind these actions, concluding that genocide has been committed against Palestinians … Read more
A new law aimed at curbing childhood obesity in the UK will ban junk food ads from television and online platforms, starting from October 2025. The regulations will restrict TV adverts for junk food products to airtime after 9pm, while paid online adverts will be prohibited altogether. The move is part of a key government … Read more
Arsenal secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League. The Gunners dominated possession and capitalized on set-pieces, scoring two crucial goals from corners. Despite missing one of their primary aerial threats, Gabriel Magalhaes, who was injured, other players stepped up to secure the win. The match showcased Arsenal’s ability to capitalize … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as the next head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Trump praised Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and CEO of Patomak Partners, for his support of “common sense regulations” in the capital markets. The SEC oversees US securities markets and investments, currently … Read more