How small Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek shocked Silicon Valley: For just €69 a month, the tech company offers complete digital access to The Financial Times, including its full archive and exclusive journalism. New subscribers enjoy a 10% discount on their first year. With features like cover-to-cover FT content, personalized events alerts, and curated market insights, … Read more
** Jeff Bezos, the world’s second-richest man, surprised his philanthropic endeavors once again by distributing a significant $100 million gift. In March, he showered retired Navy admiral Eva Longoria and Bill McRaven with this amount as part of an annual award recognizing individuals who make meaningful societal contributions. Longoria, a renowned actress and advocate for … Read more
The S&P 500 delivered its best week since Ronald Reagan’s presidency, rallying from Thursday’s drop amid concerns about Chinese tariffs. Despite initial optimism from President Trump on growth and tax policies, the market briefly cooled as chipmakers faced a rout. However, after bouncing back Friday, the index rose 1.7% this week, marking its strongest start … Read more
** BizTimes Media hosted its 24th annual Economic Trends event, gathering experts to discuss future economic, manufacturing, and technological landscapes. Key insights included: – **Economist predicts strong employment growth (5.8%) and steady GDP expansion (3.7%) in 2025**, with AI poised to revolutionize workflows gradually rather than fully automating tasks within 10 years. – **Local business … Read more
SZA, the Grammy-winning artist, will join Kendrick Lamar on the Super Bowl halftime stage. The duo appeared in a playful trailer where Lamar walked first before SZA emerged to playfully splash him. They will perform at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9th. SZA previously collaborated with Lamar on his album “GNX” and … Read more
The SEC has rolled back a controversial crypto accounting rule, signaling a shift in its stance on how cryptocurrency assets are treated. This decision comes as President Trump issued an executive order exploring Bitcoin storage and banning the creation of CBDCs (central bank digital currencies), instead promoting dollar-backed stablecoins. Additionally, industry experts like Fiorenzo Manganiello … Read more
The Indiana Fever faced a personnel issue as Caitlin Clark interacted with Taylor Swift at an Unrivaled game. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s growing popularity in sports media has brought more attention to women’s basketball, including the WNBA. With her fan base and public appearances, Swift could potentially boost the league’s visibility further. Source: https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2025/01/22/6791205a46163f71848b45a4.html
Hollywood is making its return to Utah as the 2025 Sundance Film Festival kicks off in Park City. Thousands of people are expected to attend, boosting the local economy and creating opportunities for Utahns and businesses. Filmmakers and moviegoers from around the world will converge on Park City, with notable Utah locals sharing their experiences. … Read more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Season 2 launches on January 28, bringing new maps and modes to the game. Five new maps are featured, with three available at launch and two during the season. A remastered version of the Black Ops II map, Grind, set in a skatepark, is also included. Bounty: A medium-sized … Read more
Following positive early-stage results from its once weekly amycretin obesity drug, Novo Nordisk saw its shares jump on Friday. The trial revealed an average 22% weight reduction in 125 overweight or obese patients after 36 weeks, with gastrointestinal side effects being the most common—mild to moderate in severity. Shares closed 7.13% higher, down from earlier … Read more