The four largest US banks have ended Joe Biden’s presidency on a high note, reporting their second-most profitable year ever in 2024. The surge in profits was driven by interest-rate moves and investment banking fees, which jumped 32% from the previous year. Dealmaking activities also accelerated as executives anticipate further growth opportunities. Trading revenue spiked … Read more
Aston Martin, a renowned luxury sports car brand, has unveiled its latest design evolution. This new direction marks a significant shift in the company’s aesthetic approach, as evident from multiple photographs showcasing the updated model. Erik Shilling, digital auto editor at Robb Report, provides insight into Aston Martin’s design evolution. Prior to his current role, … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens have made an unexpected move, claiming wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Houston Texans just hours after he was waived by the Ravens earlier in the season. Johnson’s claim could lead to an additional compensatory draft pick for Baltimore. Johnson, who played only 15 out of 70 snaps for the … Read more
Minnesota’s vaccination numbers have declined significantly since the pandemic began, and despite efforts to recover, rates remain lower than pre-pandemic levels. The state’s Department of Health tracks vaccine requirements for kindergarten-age children, showing a decline in fully vaccinated rates. The rate dropped from 92% before the pandemic to around 87%, with varying percentage point drops … Read more
A pilot for Southwest Airlines was arrested on Wednesday for driving under the influence while operating a flight at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The pilot, David Allsop, was taken into custody after airport police boarded his plane and apprehended him. Southwest Airlines confirmed that the employee has been removed from duty pending further investigation. … Read more
Eli Lilly is reconsidering its pricing strategy for the obesity drug Zepbound after receiving criticism that its lower-priced vials offer limited patient access. Last year, the company introduced vials of the medication, which were previously sold in injectable pens, at prices $399 or $549 a month. However, experts argued that these prices remain unaffordable for … Read more
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine investigated the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), body mass index (BMI), and mortality risks. The researchers found that CRF significantly reduced mortality risks, regardless of BMI. Obesity is a widespread health issue linked to higher mortality risks from all causes, especially cardiovascular diseases. While … Read more
ZDNET’s recommendations are based on extensive testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from top sources, including vendor listings and independent reviews sites. Our goal is to deliver accurate information and expert advice to help you make informed buying decisions. At CES 2025, we saw many promising products, but these five caught our attention: … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, unveiling a supermassive black hole 700 million times more massive than our sun. The black hole, designated as blazar J0410−0139, is emitting a powerful beam of energy directed towards Earth. This extraordinary cosmic entity is the most distant blazar ever identified, residing in a galaxy that formed just 800 … Read more
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