The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is within reach, and the stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Ohio State and Texas in the Cotton Bowl on January 10th. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the big game. Ohio State has dominated its opponents thus far in the playoff, with a … Read more
Sony has debuted a groundbreaking concept at CES 2025, allowing gamers to fully immerse themselves in PlayStation game worlds. The Future Immersive Entertainment Concept, showcased in footage, features a giant cube-like structure made of high-definition screens that surround the player with the game world. The experience is enhanced by “engaging audio,” “scent and atmospherics” with … Read more
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have been announced, and “Wicked” leads the pack with five nominations, including Best Ensemble and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey. The musical’s Oscar chances are rising after its strong showing, although some big names were snubbed. Notable snubs include Angelina Jolie and Nicole … Read more
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to US President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” by jokingly referring to a historical map that shows North America as “Mexican America”. The 1607 map, which was shown during a daily press conference, highlights an early portrayal of North America. … Read more
Park City Mountain and the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) have reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to the strike that began on December 27. The union, representing over 200 ski patrollers and safety staff, was seeking increased wages and benefits, with base wages rising from $21 to $23 per hour. The … Read more
Cooper Flagg’s incredible dunk against Pitt has left fans in awe. The play began with Flagg guarding Cam Corhen, who was rolling to the basket for a pass from Guillermo Diaz Graham. However, Flagg quickly adjusted his position and intercepted the pass intended for Jaland Lowe, sending it downcourt instead. As Lowe attempted to catch … Read more
A national rights group reported progress in U.S. companies’ support for LGBTQ+ employees despite conservative activists’ efforts to undermine their benefits. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index, released last week, showed that more than 72 new employers participated and 765 out of 1,449 companies received a perfect score. Conservative activists have targeted high-profile … Read more
A strike by dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports could shut down cargo flow, affecting imports and exports, if a union and an employers’ group fail to reach an agreement on the use of automated machines that can operate without humans. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance have … Read more
A global bond selloff is driving US Treasury yields to unprecedented heights, with the 10-year yield reaching as high as 4.73%, just shy of the 5% peak seen in October 2023. The sell-off is fueled by concerns over inflation, politics, and growing government debt. The UK 10-year bond yield also surged to a 14-year high … Read more
WPP, the London-listed advertising giant, is requiring its staff to work in the office at least four days a week from April. The company believes that human connection, creativity, and relationships are essential to its success. According to CEO Mark Read, his team does their best work when they are together in person. The move … Read more