US President Joe Biden appeared to doze off during a meeting with African leaders in Angola on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a summit discussing the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor railway, where Biden was hosting Angolan President João Lourenço and representatives from other countries. According to footage published by British newspaper The Telegraph, Biden briefly closed … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins and Gail Slater for key positions that could significantly impact the tech industry and cryptocurrency market. Atkins, a crypto advocate and former SEC commissioner, is expected to pursue pro-crypto policies, while Slater, an economic adviser with antitrust experience, will head the Justice Department’s antitrust division. The appointments may … Read more
The Detroit Lions clinched their first-ever NFC playoff berth with a thrilling 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Jared Goff led the team to victory, hitting 13 consecutive passes in the fourth quarter and converting four of five fourth-down attempts, including a crucial one late. The game was decided … Read more
The European Union has announced an agreement in principle on a long-awaited free trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc, ending 25 years of negotiations. The pact aims to reduce reliance on trade with China and insulate EU nations from potential US trade tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the deal … Read more
American Airlines stock surged 17% on Thursday after the airline updated its Q4 guidance and extended its card partnership with Citi. The company now expects payments from co-branded cards to grow 10% annually, contributing a potential $1.5 billion benefit to annual pretax income compared to 2024. The deal extends American’s 37-year co-branded partnership with Citigroup … Read more
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced an unpopular policy to cap anesthesiology coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, sparking criticism from patients and state officials. However, the state’s comptroller has reversed the decision, citing widespread concern and opposition. The initial policy would have limited anesthesia coverage to a specific time frame, excluding those under … Read more
Lululemon (LULU) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, sending its shares soaring 16% higher on Friday. The company raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts for 2024, citing continued global momentum and growth in international markets. Revenue came in at $2.4 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.36 billion. Earnings per share beat expectations by $0.56, hitting $2.87 … Read more
Colorado is seeing a significant increase in cases of walking pneumonia, particularly among young children, who are not typically susceptible to the illness. According to Dr. Kevin Messacar, an infectious disease specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the number of cases has risen sharply since spring and peaked in September. Historically, walking pneumonia was most common … Read more
Amazon’s recent announcements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have sent shockwaves through the industry, with investors taking note of the company’s bold plans to dominate the AI landscape. The tech giant has been pouring billions of dollars into its AI research and development efforts, aiming to create a comprehensive suite of tools for … Read more
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved crucial documents on Thursday, paving the way for the Oakland Athletics to build a new $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip. The lease and non-relocation agreements cover 30 years, marking a significant milestone in the project. “We’re grateful to everybody who helped us get here today,” said Sandy Dean, … Read more