Verizon Communications (VZ) reported quarterly earnings and revenue that slightly outperformed Wall Street expectations. The company delivered $1.10 per share in adjusted earnings, up two cents from a year ago, while revenue rose 1.6% to $35.7 billion. Wireless service revenue climbed 3.1% to $20 billion, aligning with estimates. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization … Read more
The inaugural Global Fight League (GFL) draft took place virtually on January 24th, selecting 120 fighters from UFC, Bellator, and PFL rosters. The draft featured teams in London, Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Sao Paulo. Fighters were placed based on proximity to their training locations or hometowns, with notable picks including Tyron Woodley … Read more
A$AP Rocky’s assault trial in Los Angeles begins with a jury of five men and seven women seated. The 36-year-old rapper, charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021, turned down a plea offer to avoid prison time if found not guilty. Rocky, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing two counts … Read more
Meta Platforms (META) has announced plans to invest $60 billion to $65 billion in capital expenditures this year as it expands its artificial intelligence efforts. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the creation of an enormous AI data center, covering a significant portion of Manhattan, which will power advancements in AI technology. Meta’s stock rose 1.7% to … Read more
A cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group Inc., which disrupted healthcare services for billions last year, has exposed sensitive data from about 190 million Americans. The company reported no evidence of unauthorized use of the information and stated that its systems handling medical records may still be under review following the breach. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-25/unitedhealth-hack-exposed-data-for-about-190-million-americans
** President Trump has pivoted his strategy in addressing the Ukraine conflict from military action to economic pressure. Announcing last week that he would focus on reducing oil prices, Trump aims to weaken Russia’s leverage over energy supplies, potentially opening the door to diplomatic engagement. His approach hinges on OPEC+, a group led by Saudi … Read more
Moderna recently provided an update on its phase 3 trial investigating the mRNA-1403 vaccine candidate for norovirus. The trial, called Nova 301, aims to assess the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of the vaccine designed to protect against multiple norovirus genotypes. Enrolment is expected to reach about 25,000 participants, including 20,000 individuals aged 60 and older. … Read more
NASA will launch its second IM-2 lunar lander this month to demonstrate NASA technology and science on the Moon. The mission aims to explore lunar resources, improve understanding of space environments, and support future Moon exploration efforts. The IM-2 will be launched by a SpaceX rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, targeting Mons Mouton near … Read more
A new match has been added to the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 premium live event on February 1. The match will feature the WWE Tag Team Championship defending against the Motor City Machine Guns in a 2 OUT OF 3 FALLS format. DIY recently won the WWE Tag Team Championship from the Motor City Machine … Read more
Ford Motor Company has recalled over 270,000 vehicles, including popular models like the Bronco Sport and Maverick, due to a potential battery failure that could cause sudden electrical malfunctions. The NHTSA estimates that about 1% of these cars might experience battery degradation leading to power loss or hazard lights, increasing crash risk. Ford agreed to … Read more