Starbucks is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a new lineup of drinks, including the Blackberry Sage Refresher, its lemonade-based counterpart, and an updated “pink drink” called the Midnight Drink. The limited-run Blackberry Sage Refresher joins existing seasonal drinks like the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Crème Frappuccino and Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cold Brew. According to lead beverage developer Billy … Read more
The 2025 Grammy Awards brought music’s biggest night together with a powerful message of hope and resilience, just weeks after devastating wildfires ravaged Los Angeles. Despite the somber backdrop, host Trevor Noah navigated the tone with ease, celebrating humanity and spirit of survival. Beyoncé won album of the year for her genre-bending “Cowboy Carter,” capturing … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has announced it will continue its efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in all levels of the sport, despite recent trends among major US corporations pulling back from similar initiatives. Commissioner Roger Goodell made this commitment during his annual state-of-the-league address, citing the importance of DEI initiatives for attracting top … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency meme coins, TRUMP and MELANIA, have lost significant value due to rising tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. The two tokens were launched by companies controlled by members of the first family earlier this month, initially creating tens of billions of dollars in new paper wealth for the president. However, … Read more
Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners have agreed to take aircraft parts and services supplier Triumph Group Inc. private for approximately $3 billion, including debt. The buyout firms offered to pay $26 per share in cash, representing a premium of around 39% to the closing price on Friday. As a result, Triumph Group shares surged as … Read more
US hostage taken by Hamas over 15 months released, family says uncle is ‘doing remarkably well’. Keith Siegel was freed by the group on Saturday and has been reunited with his loved ones. His niece Hanna said her uncle is “a little weak and thin” but “he’s doing OK.” Siegel’s brother Lee described him as … Read more
Target Corporation has scaled back its diversity and inclusion initiatives, reversing years of high-profile commitments made after George Floyd’s murder by police in Minneapolis in 2020. The company, which was once a poster child for corporate America’s efforts to address racial injustice, is now facing backlash from right-wing groups and conservative media outlets. In 2020, … Read more
The first Apple-notarized porn app, “Hot Tub,” is now available for download on the alternative app marketplace AltStore PAL. The app, developed by c1d3r, has passed Apple’s notarization process and allows users to access adult content securely. AltStore PAL launched in April 2024 as an alternative app marketplace for iOS users in the EU, initially … Read more
New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm project has faced significant setbacks after President Donald Trump’s comments criticizing the industry. The state’s board of environmental protection voted against approving the project, dealing a major blow to the initiative. While it is unclear if the project is completely dead in the water, it appears that progress will … Read more
Samsung has broken through a long-standing barrier by securing a top-10 spot on the list of best-selling smartphones globally, thanks to its Galaxy S24 Ultra model. This achievement marks a significant shift for the company, which had previously struggled to consistently rank among the best-selling flagships. According to data from Canalys, Samsung’s focus on AI … Read more