Midday trading saw significant movements across various stocks. Companies at the forefront of quantum computing made substantial gains after Microsoft unveiled its quantum-ready plan. Nvidia and Rigetti Computing also announced their respective plans, contributing to a surge in quantum-related stocks. IonQ skyrocketed 33.5%, while D-Wave Quantum rose 22.4%. Beacon Roofing Supply jumped 7.7% as QXO … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow’s high-profile marriage to Brad Pitt ended in a shocking split, leaving fans wondering what went wrong. The couple met on the set of 1995’s Se7en and were considered Hollywood’s golden couple until their breakup in June 1997. During their engagement, which began after Paltrow won her Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for 12 … Read more
Minnesota has released its first findings on how COVID-19 affected Minnesotans’ long-term health, almost five years after the pandemic began. According to the state’s long covid response supervisor, the survey reveals key insights into the pandemic’s impact. In a significant development, Minnesota teachers can now become licensed to teach heritage languages such as Karen and … Read more
Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers has decided to pursue a career in the National Football League (NFL) rather than remaining eligible for college football. His agent, Ron Slavin, confirmed that Ewers will enter the draft today, which marks the deadline for all players except Notre Dame and Ohio State to declare their NFL intentions. Ewers … Read more
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to lay off around 5% of its workforce this year. The move, which affects approximately 3,600 employees, aims to “raise the bar on performance management” and eliminate underperformers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement in an internal note to staff. Meta employs about … Read more
Director Ridley Scott sat down with GQ magazine for a retrospective video interview, revealing that financiers on “Blade Runner” initially questioned his decision to cast Harrison Ford in the lead role. At the time, Ford was already an established star, having played Han Solo in “Star Wars” and was set to headline “Raiders of the … Read more
The Copa del Rey saw several upsets as Barcelona progressed to the quarter-finals with a 5-1 win over Real Betis. The match featured five different goalscorers for Barça, including Gavi and Jules Koundé who gave them an early 2-0 lead. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid dominated Segunda Division side Elche 4-0 in their own quarter-final tie. Alexander … Read more
Bitcoin’s price surged past $100,000 on Wednesday, driven by better-than-expected inflation data and positive regulatory news. The leading cryptocurrency had recently slid under $90,000 for the first time since November but rebounded as stocks rose and investors sought riskier assets. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates in … Read more
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick was pleased with his team’s performance against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey, maintaining a level similar to their win against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. The team scored 5-1, showcasing their strength after a successful Super Cup victory. Flick praised Dani Olmo for his surprise … Read more
US stocks surged on Wednesday, ending a three-day losing streak, as inflation data came in cooler-than-expected. The US consumer price index rose 0.4% seasonally adjusted in December, with the 12-month inflation rate at 2.9%. Core inflation, excluding food and energy prices, increased 0.2% monthly and 3.2% yearly. The news boosted markets, with the S&P 500 … Read more