Campbell’s Company said late Tuesday that CEO Mark Clouse is leaving the company to become president of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. Clouse, who has been CEO since 2019, credits his leadership with turning around the iconic soup maker by focusing on core competencies and making bold decisions, such as selling underperforming businesses. Under his leadership, … Read more
A new study suggests that barbarian warriors in Roman-era Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland snorted stimulants during battle. The researchers found hundreds of small, spoon-shaped objects at archaeological sites, which were likely used to carry and dispense these substances. These spoons were often attached to the end of a warrior’s belt. The study categorised 241 spoon-shaped … Read more
This year’s Thanksgiving weekend saw a slight decrease in shoppers compared to 2023, with an estimated 197 million people shopping during the five-day period, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. Despite this, spending patterns remained relatively robust. Online sales on Black Friday increased by almost 15% compared to last year, while in-store … Read more
A team at Yale University has found evidence that Russia has abducted over 148 Ukrainian children, forcing them to take Russian identities. The researchers hacked into Russian adoption databases using open-source intelligence and satellite images. They claim that the program was ordered by Vladimir Putin and carried out by top Russian officials. At least 67 … Read more
A US-based website has encountered an error message due to geographical restrictions, preventing users in certain countries from accessing its content. The issue is caused by the website’s geo-restrictive policies, which block access to users from outside the United States. This restriction aims to comply with copyright laws and protect intellectual property rights globally. Source: … Read more
Stalker 2’s developers, GSC Game World, have addressed the controversy surrounding the game’s AI system, A-Life. The company’s CEO, Ievgen Grygorovych, explained that the system requires a larger area to spawn NPCs than what is currently in the game due to optimization issues and memory resource management problems. Grygorovych stated that despite its initial promises, … Read more
BlackRock is acquiring HPS Investment Partners, a leading private credit firm, in a deal expected to close in mid-2025. The transaction creates an integrated private credit franchise with approximately $220 billion in assets, according to BlackRock. The acquisition comes during a boom in the private credit space, with comparable companies such as Blue Owl Capital … Read more
The US has warned that China’s export ban on key minerals such as germanium and gallium is a “necessary step” to mitigate the impact and deter further coercive actions from Beijing. In response to the new controls, the US State Department stated that it will take necessary steps to diversify away from China and strengthen … Read more
A mysterious illness has claimed 143 lives in a south-west province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local authorities. The victims exhibited flu-like symptoms, including high fever and severe headaches. The situation is dire as the number of infected individuals continues to rise, prompting concerns over the country’s ability to respond effectively. In … Read more
A Russian national who did not have valid travel documents to enter France was removed from a Delta Airlines international flight at Paris airport. The woman, a 57-year-old legal resident of the United States, was scheduled to fly to New York on Saturday but was removed by French authorities after screaming and claiming asylum in … Read more