Chargers’ Justin Herbert Takes Blame for Embarrassing Playoff Loss

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has taken full accountability for the team’s dismal 32-12 playoff loss to the Texans. Herbert finished the game with a franchise-worst completion percentage, throwing four interceptions against just one in the regular season. The Chargers’ struggles began early, as Herbert threw an underthrown pass in the red zone that was intercepted … Read more

“The Flash” Director Blames Mental Health and Character Appeal for Movie’s Failure

“The Flash” director Andy Muschietti has spoken out about the movie’s failure, citing mental health issues with star Ezra Miller as a contributing factor. Muschietti claims that Miller’s public relations crisis, which included multiple arrests and allegations of assault, led to a “mental breakdown” on set. Muschietti also blames the Flash character itself for the … Read more

Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner’s Possible Romance

Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner are reportedly developing a closer relationship that could lead to romance. A January 11 report by Closer Online UK claims the two have been “talking pretty much every day” since being spotted together in Aspen, Colorado, over the holidays. The publication cites anonymous sources stating that Lopez and Costner have … Read more

S&P 500 Sees Worst Performance Since 2009 Amid Trump’s Slump

The S&P 500’s return since Election Day has fallen to around 0.5%. If this trend holds through Inauguration Day, it will mark the worst performance for the broad index between an election and inauguration since Barack Obama took office in 2009. Following Donald Trump’s victory, stocks surged to record highs as investors expected tax cuts … Read more

Trump’s Treasury Secretary-Designate Plans Divestment Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent, tapped to be Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, plans to sell off his investments before taking the top economic role. His plan is outlined in financial disclosures and an ethics agreement released by the Office of Government Ethics ahead of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/12/bessent-treasury-divest-assets

FET vs MANA: NFT Market Trends and Active Addresses

Decentraland’s (MANA) development activity surpassed that of Flow (FLOW) and Artificial Intelligence Alliance (FET) in the NFT sector over the past month, with FET seeing increased activity despite trailing behind MANA. However, FET’s active addresses and accumulation trends indicate a bullish outlook for the project. The NFT market ended 2024 with a 1.1% increase in … Read more

5 Key Market Events to Watch This Week

The second full week of 2025 brings a busy schedule of economic releases, including bank earnings, inflation data, and retail sales reports. Here are five critical events to watch: Major banks will kick off the Q4 earnings season this week, with JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup reporting their results. Investors will … Read more

Restoring Honor to a Forgotten Cemetery in Charlotte

Cedar Grove Cemetery, located off Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte’s Mecklenburg County, has been a final resting place for prominent locals, military veterans, and regular Black citizens since the 1880s. However, due to neglect, the cemetery fell into disrepair, with overgrown grass and thick undergrowth covering many of the graves. A personal project by UNC … Read more

Market Watch: Big Banks Report Earnings Amid Economic Data

Several major US banks are set to release their quarterly earnings reports next week, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs. Other notable companies such as KB Homes, UnitedHealthcare Group, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will also report their financial results. The market is expected to get a fresh dose of economic … Read more

US Sanctions On Russia Impact Global Oil Markets

US sanctions on Moscow’s oil sector are set to severely limit Russian fossil fuel exports to India and China, according to analysts. The move, which is Washington’s toughest yet, will likely force New Delhi and Beijing to seek alternative suppliers in the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. The European Union’s decision to pull back … Read more