Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that the company’s partnership with Apple may end before 2030. The two companies have a contract to run the partnership until 2030, but there is some possibility that it won’t continue. Reuters reported that Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony Financial to replace Goldman Sachs as the … Read more
Rapper Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, the parent record label he and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar are signed to. The lawsuit claims that UMG approved and launched a campaign to create a viral hit out of a song intended to convey false allegations about Drake being a pedophile. Drake alleged … Read more
Bitcoin prices surged past $100,000 on Wednesday, driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data. The digital asset rose 3.9% to reach $100,222, following a trend of increasing demand for riskier assets including equities and cryptocurrencies. The correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 Index has reached a two-year high, with a 30-day correlation coefficient of about … Read more
Get ready to tackle the challenging NYT Connections puzzle with our hints and answers! Today’s game, number 585, has four groups of four words that share a common theme. **Game Answers** To solve today’s puzzle, focus on these key themes: * YELLOW: The first group is related to buying and selling, commerce, market, and trade. … Read more
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place as scheduled on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. However, the event has a new focus due to the devastating wildfires that affected the area last year. The Recording Academy has shifted its attention from typical post-Grammy festivities to wildfire relief efforts. This change … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made history on Wednesday when he was detained for questioning, marking the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the country’s history. The arrest comes after a weeks-long standoff over his decision to declare martial law, which triggered a political crisis and a parliamentary vote to impeach … Read more
PS5 gamers rejoice as two timeless classics and six new games are joining PlayStation Plus Premium in January. God of War Ragnarök, the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018), will embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus search for answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle … Read more
The US government has strengthened its restrictions on advanced computing chips, aiming to prevent their diversion to China. The new rules require broader licensing for chip factories and packaging companies exporting certain high-end chips. This move follows earlier measures aimed at limiting China’s access to critical chips that provide a military advantage. These new regulations … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has rallied around its community in the Los Angeles area affected by devastating wildfires. To support employees, production crew, and their families who lost their homes, Disney Entertainment Television has set up a wardrobe warehouse in North Hollywood where they can collect new or gently used clothing and shoes from recent … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused three major prescription benefit managers – Optum RX, CVS Caremark, and Express Scripts – of inflating cancer drug prices by 1,000%. The companies, which control 80% of the market, are alleged to be marking up reimbursement rates for specialty drugs at “hundreds and thousands of percent”. The FTC … Read more