US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily halt the enforcement of a ban on TikTok, effectively delaying its implementation by 75 days. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld a US law that requires ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest the business if it doesn’t comply by a Sunday … Read more
A recent analysis of nearly 2 million people has shed new light on the effects of obesity drugs like Ozempic. The study, published in Nature Medicine, confirms that these medications offer benefits beyond weight loss, including improved heart health and a reduced risk of psychotic disorders. However, it also highlights unexpected risks, such as an … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging European countries to increase their defense spending to meet the 5% of GDP target set by the US. In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelensky criticized some European nations for not taking the threat from Russia seriously enough and called on them to take responsibility … Read more
The Andromeda galaxy, our closest galactic neighbor, has been captured in breathtaking detail by the Hubble Space Telescope. The massive 2.5-gigapixel panorama shows over 90 million stars and offers a unique glimpse into the history of this spiral galaxy. A decade-long observing program, PHAST and PHAT, has revealed new insights into Andromeda’s stellar population, merger … Read more
US President Donald Trump has made a startling error during a live television address, mistakenly referring to Spain as a member of the BRICS bloc. The BRICS group consists of five major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. During the address, Trump mentioned that Spain was part of the BRICS grouping, … Read more
The Golden Raspberries have announced its nominees for the 45th annual awards, with five movies tied for the most nominations. Borderlands and Joker: Folie à Deux lead the pack, along with Madame Web, Megalopolis, and Reagan. Notable Oscar winners such as Joaquin Phoenix and Cate Blanchett are also in contention. With over 1,200 members from … Read more
The Phoenix Suns have acquired three future first-round picks in exchange for their 2031 unprotected pick, expanding their roster options. The deal gives the Suns picks in 2025, 2027, and 2029, which are considered less favorable than others. Utah lost its best asset to secure a better future. Source: https://apnews.com/article/suns-jazz-trade-first-round-picks-424d0196b629ba713c85d0a91e16e4fb
Prince Harry’s lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun has taken another turn as last-minute settlement negotiations delayed the trial. This marks a significant development in the royal’s long saga against tabloid misbehavior. The scandal, which began two decades ago, led to the downfall of Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper the News of the World and cost … Read more
Payments company Stripe has reduced its workforce by about 3.5% with the cut of 300 jobs, mostly affecting employees in product, engineering, and operations. Despite this reduction, Stripe plans to expand its headcount by 10,000, a 17% increase, according to Chief People Office Rob McIntosh’s memo to staff. The company remains committed to hiring, with … Read more
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) suffered a significant decline of 35.4 percent week-on-week, closing at $112.38 on Friday. The drop is attributed to an investigation by Muddy Waters Research, which alleged that the company manipulates its financials. According to the report, FTAI exaggerates its aftermarket aerospace business, misleads investors by presenting whole engine sales as individual … Read more