Games Done Quick 2025 Brings Together Speedrunners and Music Lovers

The Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2025 event concluded with an impressive $2.5 million raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, showcasing some of the most talented speedrunners in action. This year’s event was filled with innovative runs that stood out from previous GDQ events. One standout performance came from Wes, who ran New Super Mario … Read more

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Allstate Sued for Secretly Collecting Texans’ Cell Phone Data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary Arity, alleging they unlawfully collected and sold Texans’ cell phone location data without consent. The data was used to raise insurance rates. The lawsuit claims Allstate paid app developers millions of dollars to install tracking software in mobile apps like Life360, … Read more

US Sanctions Russia Oil Tankers Off China Coast

Three sanctioned Russian tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of oil have been spotted idling off the coast of eastern China. The Huihai Pacific, one of the vessels, was due to arrive in Shandong province on January 15 but changed course and is now anchored offshore with nearly 770,000 barrels of ESPO crude on board. … Read more

Apple Pushes Back Against Scrapping Diversity Efforts Amid Trump’s Return

Tech giant Apple has urged shareholders to reject a proposal to scrap its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing internal compliance procedures and concerns about litigation risks. The move comes as other tech companies, including Meta and Amazon, have announced plans to scale back their DEI efforts in response to pressure from the Trump … Read more

Major Labels Cancel Grammy Events Amid LA Wildfires

Major record labels Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have canceled their Grammy Week events due to the devastating Southern California wildfires. The moves come after the Recording Academy announced plans to proceed with the 67th annual Grammy Awards telecast on February 2 as scheduled, despite the ongoing crisis. Universal Music Group will redirect … Read more

Trump Team Weighs Gradual Tariff Hikes Under Emergency Powers

President-elect Donald Trump’s economic team is considering a gradual approach to increasing tariffs on imported goods, aiming to boost negotiating leverage and prevent inflation spikes. The plan would involve monthly hikes of 2-5%, relying on executive authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/trump-team-studies-gradual-tariff-hikes-under-emergency-powers

Moderna Cuts 2025 Forecast Amid Slow Vaccine Demand

Moderna, a biotech firm behind COVID-19 vaccines, cut its revenue forecast for 2025 by $1 billion due to weak demand for its newest vaccine and slow sales of its existing COVID-19 vaccine. The company now expects $1.5 billion to $2 billion in revenue. CEO Stéphane Bancel attributed the decline to a slower respiratory virus season, … Read more

Brilliant Bank’s 4.85% Surge Money Market Takes Top Spot

The best high-yield savings account and money market account have switched leaders, with Brilliant Bank’s Surge Money Market now offering the highest rate at 4.85%. This marks a significant change after the top savings account rate dropped to 4.75%, making it more lucrative for savers. Brilliant Bank is an online division of Equity Bank, which … Read more