Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has delayed the premiere of her new Netflix show “With Love, Meghan” due to the ongoing California wildfires. The streaming service announced the change on Sunday, stating that the show’s release was pushed back to March 4. The show, which is hosted and produced by Meghan, focuses on cooking, gardening, … Read more
Starbucks has reversed its policy allowing anyone, regardless of payment status, to use its cafes, patios, and restrooms. The company made the change as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s plan to make Starbucks locations more appealing and less frenetic. As of now, free refills are available to both rewards members and non-rewards members. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/starbucks-limits-use-of-cafes-bathrooms-to-paying-customers
A 13-year-old Canadian girl fought for her life after contracting a severe bird flu infection from an unknown source, sparking concerns over the diagnosis of the H5N1 virus. The girl’s symptoms began with pink eye and turned into fever and coughing before she was put on life support with an ECMO machine. Researchers discovered that … Read more
Samsung’s exclusive Galaxy S25 reservation campaign is still open, saving customers up to $1,250. The upcoming flagship series will be announced in less than 10 days, and this reservation period won’t last long. Reserving a Galaxy S25 comes with three exclusive perks: a $50 Samsung Credit for pre-order purchases, up to $1,250 in savings on … Read more
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies, a developer of drugs for brain diseases, in an all-cash deal worth $132 per share, amounting to about $14.6 billion. The acquisition is the largest biotech deal since early 2023 and comes as J&J looks to expand its presence in … Read more
Goldman Sachs is planning to increase its presence in the growing private credit market. The investment bank aims to deepen its exposure to this sector, which has seen significant growth in recent years. Private credit refers to loans given to companies and individuals with lower credit ratings or those that are not yet listed on … Read more
US and regional mediators made significant progress overnight towards brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of hundreds of hostages held in Gaza. The deal is still not finalized, but officials say all sides are closer than ever to an agreement. The US and Egyptian governments have been leading negotiations for over … Read more
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids soared by 25% in 2024, reaching over 17 million cars, driven by China’s steady growth and Europe’s stabilization. The Rho Motion data showed that December saw record sales for the fourth consecutive month, despite a slowdown in EV sales year-on-year. China led the charge with sales … Read more
An incident in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, has claimed the lives of five Israeli soldiers. According to reports, the cause may have been an operational accident involving a blast from an IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) weapon at a building where the soldiers were staying. The explosion is believed to have caused the building’s collapse, resulting … Read more
Author and fantasy novelist Neil Gaiman has been accused of multiple alleged sexual assaults by several women, including former babysitter Scarlett Pavlovich, caregiver Caroline Kendall, and writer Kendra Stout. The allegations surfaced on January 13 in a Vulture report, with Pavlovich detailing specific instances of abuse, including assault while babysitting for Gaiman’s family. According to … Read more