A coalition of asset managers aimed at aligning the industry with global climate goals has suspended its activities after its largest member, BlackRock, left amid a US political backlash. The move raised concerns that companies would lower their efforts on climate change but could buy organizers time to review acceptable actions for US fund firms. … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that respiratory virus activity remains high across the nation, with COVID-19 levels rising, flu indicators still elevated, and RSV activity very high in many regions. According to the latest illness updates, test positivity for COVID is stable but on the rise for RSV. The … Read more
The Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2025 event concluded with an impressive $2.5 million raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, showcasing some of the most talented speedrunners in action. This year’s event was filled with innovative runs that stood out from previous GDQ events. One standout performance came from Wes, who ran New Super Mario … Read more
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Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, who lost their Los Angeles home in recent wildfires, have gained widespread support from fans. The pair, married since 2008 and parents of two, were affected when their Pacific Palisades house was destroyed in the blaze last week. To help raise funds, Spencer Pratt has been using … Read more
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary Arity, alleging they unlawfully collected and sold Texans’ cell phone location data without consent. The data was used to raise insurance rates. The lawsuit claims Allstate paid app developers millions of dollars to install tracking software in mobile apps like Life360, … Read more
Three sanctioned Russian tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of oil have been spotted idling off the coast of eastern China. The Huihai Pacific, one of the vessels, was due to arrive in Shandong province on January 15 but changed course and is now anchored offshore with nearly 770,000 barrels of ESPO crude on board. … Read more
Tech giant Apple has urged shareholders to reject a proposal to scrap its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing internal compliance procedures and concerns about litigation risks. The move comes as other tech companies, including Meta and Amazon, have announced plans to scale back their DEI efforts in response to pressure from the Trump … Read more
Major record labels Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have canceled their Grammy Week events due to the devastating Southern California wildfires. The moves come after the Recording Academy announced plans to proceed with the 67th annual Grammy Awards telecast on February 2 as scheduled, despite the ongoing crisis. Universal Music Group will redirect … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s economic team is considering a gradual approach to increasing tariffs on imported goods, aiming to boost negotiating leverage and prevent inflation spikes. The plan would involve monthly hikes of 2-5%, relying on executive authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/trump-team-studies-gradual-tariff-hikes-under-emergency-powers