Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has passed Michael Vick as the NFL’s all-time leading rushing quarterback, reaching 6,110 career yards in his 102nd game. To break the record, Jackson needed just 86 yards and achieved it with a six-yard run in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Texans. The Ravens are now up … Read more
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) has reaffirmed its “Buy” rating despite market concerns over valuation, driven by the company’s strong financials, AI prospects, and sales structure updates. The analyst expects VMware’s high-margin software business to underpin the growth of AVGO’s AI semiconductors, leading to robust cash flow and margin stability. The company’s ambitious AI market projections for … Read more
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, effectively overturning a nationwide preliminary injunction that had blocked their implementation. This decision will force small businesses to comply with the new regulations by January 1. According to Beth Milito, … Read more
A new cancer treatment, dostarlimab (Jemperli), has received landmark approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, marking a significant step forward in treating locally advanced rectal cancer. The Breakthrough Therapy Designation status indicates that the drug is being fast-tracked for development, potentially making it available to patients three years sooner than non-breakthrough treatments. The … Read more
Chiron, a centaur orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune, has long been a subject of fascination for astronomers. This unique object, discovered in 1977, exhibits characteristics of both asteroids and comets. Recent research using NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shed new light on Chiron’s surface chemistry and activity. Scientists from the University of … Read more
The Taliban’s fellow Islamist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has welcomed congratulations from its Afghan counterparts following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria. However, HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa appears to be distinguishing itself from the Taliban’s extremist approach to governance. While acknowledging “differences” between Syria and Afghanistan, Sharaa has publicly pledged to adopt … Read more
It’s been a year where big-budget blockbusters haven’t quite hit the mark, but there have been many exceptional films released in the UK. The big question is whether creative humanity can survive with the increasing presence of AI in filmmaking. Among the few standout releases was Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera, which earned her Best Director … Read more
Comedian and TV host Bill Maher has spoken out against the growing trend of people ending relationships over politics, calling it “absurd” and a sign of immaturity. During an interview with Jay Leno on his podcast, Maher expressed frustration with those who cut ties with family and friends due to differing political views. Maher believes … Read more
As the year comes to a close, film enthusiasts are looking for cinematic escapes. To help you find your next favorite movie, Jeffrey Brown spoke with Mike Sergeant, host of the podcast “Brown and Black” and co-president of the Black Film Critics Circle, and Linda Holmes, host of NPR’s “Pop Culture Happy Hour”. Mike Sargent … Read more
At least 1,500 prisoners escaped from a prison in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, as protests against disputed election results turned violent. Thirty-three people were killed and 15 injured in clashes with guards. The unrest began on Monday when the constitutional court confirmed that the ruling Frelimo party had won the presidential election, despite initially showing a … Read more