Alex Ovechkin broke the record for most goals scored on a single goalie, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. The goal marked his 27th career overtime score and extended his record. Ovechkin took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway before firing it … Read more
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said the US healthcare system needs to be simplified, made less complex and less costly. The statement comes after the murder of Brian Thompson, the head of its insurance unit, which sparked outrage among Americans frustrated with their dealings with health insurers. Witty stated that his company is working to … Read more
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell met with the team’s ownership group this week and expressed his desire for a contract extension. O’Connell said he has had “great dialogue” with the ownership, adding that he wants to remain with the team. The decision comes amid reports of interest from other NFL teams in trading for O’Connell. … Read more
Perdue Farms has agreed to pay $4 million in restitution and fines after employing children in hazardous occupations at its Accomac, Virginia facility. The US Department of Labor found that the company’s actions violated the Fair Labor Standards Act, which prohibits child labor. The hazardous work included deboning chicken using electric knives, and the conditions … Read more
SpaceX launched its massive Super Heavy-Starship rocket on its seventh test flight, successfully catching the first stage booster back at its launch stand but losing its new-generation Starship upper stage spacecraft. The Starship broke up as it reached space, causing debris to fall from the sky and briefly delaying airline traffic out of Miami. The … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Houston Texans in their divisional-round playoff matchup on January 18, but they may struggle due to several factors analyzed by Pro Football Network (PFN). Here’s why: Firstly, PFN notes that the Chiefs have a poor first-quarter record, losing every game and being outscored by an average … Read more
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated their arch-rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in a thrilling 134-114 win. The Thunder avenged a previous loss to the Cavaliers, showcasing their impressive skills and teamwork. In the first half, Oklahoma City took control, leading by 26 points. This was the largest deficit of the season for the Cavaliers. By halftime, … Read more
The past year has seen significant changes in the cryptocurrency market since the SEC legalized bitcoin spot ETFs. A key takeaway is that “digital gold” may not be a suitable description. In 2024, the stock market saw a substantial 25% rise, while bitcoin rose around 130%. Both markets have been driven by similar sentiments, with … Read more
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander now has more campaign funds than Mayor Eric Adams ahead of the June primary. According to recent filings with the City’s Campaign Finance Board, Lander has $3.2 million in cash on hand. Former Comptroller Scott Stringer is close behind, with $2.3 million. Meanwhile, two other candidates, Zohran Mamdani and … Read more
Nintendo has unveiled the first look at Mario Kart 9, alongside its new console, the Switch 2. A gameplay clip confirmed the participating characters, vehicles, and tracks for the upcoming game. The initial track, Mario Bros. Circuit, is a simple design, but this may compensate for an expected increase in drivers to 24 racers. Over … Read more