Transgender Americans are rushing to finalize name changes, healthcare proxies, and estate planning before the inauguration of Donald Trump’s second term due to fears that their rights may be threatened. Nate Shalev, an inclusivity speaker and adviser from New York City, is among those taking action. Shortly after Trump was re-elected in 2016, Shalev got … Read more
Amazon is facing its largest strike in US history as thousands of workers from the Teamsters union walk out at facilities across the country, citing insatiable greed by the company. The 10,000-strong workforce, which includes drivers and warehouse staff, will begin striking on Thursday morning, coinciding with the Christmas holiday season. The Teamsters claim Amazon … Read more
Axiom Space has adjusted its plans to deploy a space station module at NASA’s request, replacing the original habitat module with a power module that will arrive in early 2027. The Power, Payload, and Thermal Module (PPTM) will be installed on the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule. According to Axiom CEO Matt Ondler, … Read more
Apple has abandoned plans for an iPhone hardware subscription service, a move that may be seen as a relief in these uncertain economic times. The proposed service, which was first rumored in 2022, would have allowed customers to pay a monthly fee for their iPhone and upgrade to the latest model when new ones were … Read more
Despite a US market performance below historical averages, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) value grew significantly in 2024, driven by a surge in European and Japanese deals. The total global M&A value rose 10.6% to $3 trillion, led by private equity-backed transactions that jumped 24.9% to $670 billion. According to LSEG data, the US M&A … Read more
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers discussed the possibility of returning to the New York Jets in 2025 during his recent press conference. While he hasn’t committed to playing for anyone next year, Rodgers expressed interest in mentoring a young quarterback if given the opportunity. The scenario drew comparisons to his experience with Jordan Love, … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared noticeably thinner during his recent court hearing in New York, according to Law & Crime reporter Elizabeth Millner. The 55-year-old rapper has been incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his September arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Combs’ legal team has maintained that he is fit, healthy, … Read more
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a new recommendation statement on the use of vitamin D supplementation for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. The task force reviewed 20 randomized controlled trials, which found no significant benefit from taking vitamin D or calcium supplements. The trials included postmenopausal women and men … Read more
Frontier Airlines has launched a limited-time “GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass” promotion, allowing customers to fly unlimited domestic and international flights for just $299. The sale runs from now until December 18, 2024, with prices increasing to $499 after that. The pass is valid from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. Passengers can book domestic flights … Read more
Google’s AI-powered chatbot Gemini has been accused of having less accurate responses due to changes in its internal evaluation policies. According to a recent report, external contractors working under Google’s guidelines are being asked to rate Gemini’s responses on topics they are not qualified to answer. This is causing concerns about the quality and precision … Read more