PayPal Holdings (PYPL) reported its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue on Tuesday, exceeding Wall Street estimates. The digital payments firm said it expects flat to low single-digit revenue growth in the first quarter, primarily due to renegotiation efforts with subsidiary Braintree. Braintree’s payment volume and revenue are expected to decline if customers migrate their business to … Read more
Merck & Co. has paused shipments of its cancer-preventing Gardasil vaccine to China until at least mid-year, further exacerbating concerns among investors and analysts. The move comes as the company faces a second major setback in the country this year, following a decline in vaccine demand in 2024 that sent shares tumbling. The pause adds … Read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission has successfully integrated innovative star trackers, also known as stellar reference units, to ensure precise orientation of the spacecraft. The star trackers use celestial bodies like stars to guide telecommunications antennas and facilitate smooth data transmission between Earth and the spacecraft. Launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October … Read more
European officials have reiterated that imposing tariffs on the US would hurt both countries, as jobs and companies depend on their relationship. The EU and US represent 30% of global trade, with European companies employing 3.5 million Americans. EU President Ursula von der Leyen said a trans-Atlantic partnership has been key to peace and prosperity … Read more
Capcom has released a new trailer for its upcoming collection of classic fighting games, titled Capcom Fighting Collection 2. The collection will feature iconic titles such as Capcom vs SNK Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, with online play and rollback netcode available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, … Read more
A new report has highlighted the growing risk of catastrophic collisions between aircraft and uncontrolled space debris, with over 2,300 rocket bodies in Earth’s orbit posing a threat to aviation safety. The report, published in Nature, warns that even low probabilities of collision can have devastating consequences. Experts from the University of British Columbia estimate … Read more
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) will participate in the 2025 Met Gala. LeBron James has been appointed as the honorary chair of the event. Angel Reese, a member of the Chicago Sky, will be part of the host committee for the revived tradition. A new group of high-profile figures … Read more
The Chicago Cubs have strengthened their bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This move comes after the team signed two-time All-Star closer Ryan Pressly, who is expected to be their top choice for the ninth-inning role. Brasier, a 37-year-old World Series champion, brings a proven track … Read more
Apple has confirmed its new Invites app, allowing users to invite people to parties and other events with ease. The app is now available on the App Store for free download, exclusively for iCloud+ subscribers. The new app brings together people for life’s special moments and offers a range of features, including image selection from … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has removed its “End Racism” slogan from the back of an end zone at the Superdome field, citing sensitivity to recent tragedies. The change comes as President Donald Trump is expected to attend the game and amid a wave of corporations abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. League sources indicate … Read more