Ariana Grande addressed criticism about her appearance in a recent joint interview with co-star Cynthia Erivo. The “Thank U Next” singer held back tears as she discussed the comments she’s heard about her weight and body. Grande, 29, shared that she’s been subjected to body shaming since she was 16 years old. She said that … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered federal supervision of Google’s payment services, citing legal requirements for the company. This is Google’s second supervisory designation order in a contested matter. While Google Pay is already subject to the CFPB’s enforcement jurisdiction, the regulator believes it has met the necessary criteria for oversight. The CFPB … Read more
The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids is now offering a “Ruby Slipper Theft Guided Tour” as the iconic ruby slippers stolen from the museum in 2005 are set to go up for auction. In 2005, Minnesotan Terry Jon Martin broke into the museum and stole the slippers, which were used in the 1939 film … Read more
Troy Baker, known as the industry’s go-to voice actor, has taken on a significant role in the first-person action-adventure video game “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.” The game, developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks, comes to Xbox Series X|S and PC on Monday. Baker was initially hesitant to be part of the … Read more
Iran has begun withdrawing troops from Syria amid rapid advances by rebel forces that threaten to topple the Assad regime. Syrian insurgents captured key cities including Hama, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zor, putting pressure on the Iranian government. According to reports, Iranian officials and regional commanders stated that Iran is evacuating its military personnel and diplomatic … Read more
The Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) has seized nearly three tons of cocaine, marking the largest drug confiscation in the nation’s history. The shipment was discovered on a ship from Guatemala at the Caucedo port and is believed to be linked to a large international cartel. According to authorities, the drugs were being … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv, to lead the Social Security Administration. Bisignano’s experience as a business leader and his track record in transforming large corporations make him a suitable candidate for the role. Bisignano previously held executive positions at major banks such as JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup before joining … Read more
Lululemon, the Canada-based maker of high-end yoga pants and activewear, is facing its slowest quarterly growth in over four years. The company’s shares have slumped 33% this year due to competition from younger brands like Alo Yoga and Vuori. These upstart brands are attracting younger shoppers with their trendy styles, which appeal to a new … Read more
Uber has launched its first robotaxi service outside of the US, partnering with Chinese company WeRide Inc. to offer autonomous rides in Abu Dhabi. The service is available at tourist areas such as Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and around Zayed International Airport. Riders can choose between UberX and Uber Comfort rates for these trips. While … Read more
Tesla’s Giga Texas factory has sent a bullish signal to investors, prompting Bank of America analyst John Murphy to increase his price target on the electric vehicle maker to $400. During a recent visit to the factory, Murphy and other analysts were impressed by the company’s capabilities and growth prospects. Murphy cited Tesla’s strong energy … Read more