The United States has criticized a new report on food security in the Gaza Strip, saying it was “irresponsible” and relied on outdated data. The report, released by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS Net), found that famine was likely to occur in part of northern Gaza. The US embassy in Israel’s diplomat, Jack … Read more
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging the retail giant misled its “Spark Drivers” into opening unnecessary bank accounts with payment platform company Branch Manager. Walmart required drivers to have these accounts to receive payments, despite exorbitant fees and excessive restrictions on accessing their funds. Source: https://www.newser.com/story/361530/walmart-ripped-off-its-own-drivers-lawsuit-alleges.html
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson missed Wednesday’s practice due to a back and foot injury, raising concerns about his availability for the team’s Week 17 matchup against the Giants. However, participation in Thursday’s practice could be a positive sign for his chances of playing. Richardson had a strong game last Sunday, leading the Colts to a … Read more
Turbo crypto surged 25% on Christmas Eve, driven by strong AI sector traction. This “Santa rally” lifted AI agents and NFT segments by 8% and 5%, respectively. As an AI memecoin, Turbo crypto benefited from the sector’s growth. The token’s daily trading volume increased by 200% to $370M, reversing nearly half of its December losses. … Read more
Big Lots is closing its distribution center in Schuylkill County, affecting 505 employees. The layoffs will begin on January 6 and be completed by March 31. The move follows the company’s decision not to complete its asset sale with Nexus Capital Management and will impact all remaining stores in Pennsylvania, including those already closed earlier … Read more
Crypto executives are known for their bold predictions about Bitcoin’s future price. This year, they’re at it again, sharing their forecasts for the next few years. Most of them got it wrong last time, but some are sticking to their guns. Some experts are bearish, predicting a decline in Bitcoin’s value. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of … Read more
The stock market kicked off the holiday season with a bang, as the S&P 500 surged 1.1% on Tuesday, its strongest Christmas Eve showing in five decades. This marked the best December 24 gain since 1974, according to FactSet data. A broad-based rally saw over 90% of stocks listed on the S&P gain ground, with … Read more
Apple is joining forces with the US Department of Justice in its antitrust trial against Google, signaling that the search giant’s revenue-sharing agreements with the company are under threat. The deal brought Apple an estimated $20 billion in 2022 alone. Google pays developers who set it as the default search engine a portion of its … Read more
A three-week-old baby girl has frozen to death in Gaza, while at least 10 people have been killed by airstrikes amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. The incident highlights the dire living conditions in Gaza’s tent camps, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crammed into makeshift shelters after fleeing Israeli offensives. On Thursday, … Read more
Netflix has announced its first major push into live sports broadcasting as it will air two National Football League (NFL) games on Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans. The games are expected to generate significant revenue for the streaming giant’s advertising-supported subscription tier. The … Read more