Comcast reported a significant surge in fourth-quarter profits, driven by strong performance at its mobile business, box office successes, and growing revenue from its streaming hub. The company’s attributable net income rose 47% to $4.78 billion, or $1.24 per share, compared to the same period last year. Revenue increased 2% to $31.92 billion, fueled by … Read more
As a practicing obesity medicine specialist, I was once an early advocate for GLP-1 therapy, touting its unprecedented efficacy against obesity. However, years later, my perspective has shifted based on real-world experience, and I’m now deeply concerned about how these medications are being used. From an efficacy standpoint, GLP-1 drugs “work,” leading to significant weight … Read more
A massive sinkhole has swallowed a 3-ton truck near Tokyo, trapping an elderly driver inside. The rescue efforts have been hindered by unstable ground and a large hollow space beneath the road. Authorities have tried lifting the truck with cranes and digging out the cabin, but progress has been slow. The sinkhole, which grew to … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg recently hinted at the release of a third-generation of Meta’s smart glasses in an investor call. The exact date and price are unknown, but recent leaks suggest that the new specs will be available this year. Here are four things we want to see from the next-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Firstly, full-color … Read more
Sheep have been a vital part of human livelihood for over 11,000 years, providing meat, milk, and clothing. An international team of researchers has analyzed 118 ancient genomes to uncover the history of this species. Their findings, published in Science, reveal that sheep domestication led to significant changes in human populations. The study began by … Read more
The Louvre Museum in Paris is set to undergo a major renovation, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing plans to alleviate crowds at the world’s largest museum. The Louvre will create a new entrance on its eastern facade, near the Seine River, to reduce congestion and increase revenue through higher ticket prices for non-European Union visitors. … Read more
Microsoft is launching Intel-powered versions of its Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, targeting businesses. The devices will be available on February 18th. The Surface Laptop 7 for businesses starts at $1,499.99 and comes with up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a choice between Intel Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 … Read more
Netflix’s Oscar-nominated film, Emilia Pérez, has sparked controversy among the LGBTQ and Mexican communities. A new parody film, Johanne Sacreblue, created by trans content creator Camila Aurora, is attempting to shift the conversation around the Academy Award-nominated film. The parody, which has garnered over 1.8 million views on YouTube, plays on stereotypes about France and … Read more
Cloudflare, a popular cybersecurity platform, has prompted Modern Healthcare users to review the security of their connection. The website is currently undergoing a security check that requires JavaScript and cookies to be enabled in order to proceed. This verification process uses Cloudflare’s Performance & security feature to ensure the site’s security. Source: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/cigna-earnings-medical-costs-pharmacy-benefit-manager
Civil rights activists gathered outside Target Corp.’s headquarters to call for a national boycott of the retailer after it scaled back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The decision has sparked outrage among activists, who point out that Target increased its commitment to building a diverse workforce in 2020 following George Floyd’s murder. Levy Armstrong, … Read more