A 99-year-old Holocaust survivor has returned his federal order of merit to the German president in protest over MPs passing an anti-immigration motion in parliament with the support of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party. Albrecht Weinberg, who lost his parents at Auschwitz, said he was “horrified” by the proposal that aims to turn migrants … Read more
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday after the US stock market gained overnight, driven by Big Tech earnings assessments. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indices advanced for the third straight day, with the Nikkei 225 rising 0.15% to close at 39,572.49. Tokyo’s consumer price index, excluding fresh food, rose 2.5% year on year in January, … Read more
NBA guard Terry Rozier is under investigation by federal authorities over allegations that he manipulated his performance in a 2023 game as part of an illegal sports gambling operation. The news was confirmed by the NBA, which stated that it did not find any violation of its rules. According to reports, Rozier played just nine … Read more
The Utah Hockey Club, a rebranded franchise previously known as the Arizona Coyotes, has chosen three names for fans to vote on for their permanent team name. The options include Utah Mammoth, Utah Hockey Club, and Utah Wasatch. However, the “Yeti” name was not included due to trademark issues with the Yeti brand. After receiving … Read more
Apple reported a revenue growth of 4% in its first fiscal quarter, but missed Wall Street’s expectations for iPhone sales. Overall China sales declined 11.1% to $18.51 billion, the largest drop since last year. The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, attributed this decline to the absence of Apple Intelligence in China and a change in “channel … Read more
Southwest Airlines reported mixed fourth-quarter results, exceeding profit expectations but falling short of revenue estimates. The airline’s CEO, Bob Jordan, characterized the quarter as “solid,” citing progress in strategic initiatives and strong cost discipline. Key developments include a new agreement with Chase and expanded getaway package partnerships. Despite capacity constraints and manufacturer-related challenges, demand remains … Read more
Apple’s latest earnings report showed the company’s strongest holiday quarter yet, despite iPhone sales not meeting expectations. CEO Tim Cook attributed the difference to the availability of Apple Intelligence, a software upgrade that provides AI-powered features on iPhones. Cook stated that iPhone sales were stronger in countries where Apple Intelligence was available. Currently, this software … Read more
The Utah Hockey Club has dropped “Utah Wasatch” from consideration after fan voting showed little support, opting instead to move forward with “Utah Outlaws”. The team had previously tried to use the name alongside Yeti Coolers LLC but was denied due to the risk of confusion. In a surprise twist, fans were given the opportunity … Read more
Ukraine has escalated its assault on Russia’s oil industry with a new drone bomber attack on a pumping station along the Russian-Belarusian border. The drones, operated by the 14th Separate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Regiment, struck a critical node in Russia’s infrastructure, causing a blaze that registered on NASA’s fire-detecting satellites. This marks one of the … Read more
As a medical reporter with 13 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of vaccines on modern medicine and public health. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the anti-vaccination movement has gained traction, fueled by misconceptions and misinformation. Vaccines have prevented millions of deaths worldwide every year, including six million from measles alone. The … Read more