Usher, the R&B star who headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show, shared his advice with The Jennifer Hudson Show during a recent interview. He warned this year’s performer, Kendrick Lamar, against getting too overwhelmed by pressure and instead encouraged him to “savor the moment.” Usher emphasized that perfectionism can distract from the joy of … Read more
Pfizer’s fourth-quarter earnings and revenue have topped analyst expectations, driven by stronger-than-expected demand for its COVID products. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 63 cents, beating the consensus forecast of 46 cents, and revenue of $17.76 billion, exceeding estimates of $17.36 billion. The COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid brought in $727 million in sales, … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that its next Battlefield game will release between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. The information was revealed in the company’s latest earnings report, which also warned of a worse-than-expected performance for the most recent quarter. The news comes after EA shared details about Battlefield Labs, a testing program … Read more
The Palos Verdes Peninsula, located in southwest Los Angeles County, is shifting into the sea at an alarming rate of 4 inches per week, according to new research from NASA. The data, captured by airborne radar, reveals a significant acceleration of landslide activity following Hurricane Hilary’s record-breaking rainfall totals in 2023. The coastal communities have … Read more
Merck’s stock tumbled 11.8% on Tuesday, its biggest one-day selloff in almost 17 years, due to weaker-than-expected guidance and struggles with its HPV vaccine in China. The company’s quarterly earnings beat was overshadowed by the disappointing news. This decline is similar to a previous drop in March 2008, when Merck’s stock fell 14.7%. The current … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) plummeted in late trading after revealing a disappointing forecast for its data center business, which has been struggling to keep pace with Nvidia Corp., the leader in AI computing. Despite this setback, AMD fared better than expected in the PC market, posting gains over rival Intel. However, investors remained unimpressed … Read more
Elon Musk’s recent visits to Washington, D.C., have sparked speculation about potential cuts to the federal government’s workforce and real estate portfolio. The General Services Administration (GSA) has been exploring ways to reduce costs, including terminating leases on underutilized federal offices. The GSA recently announced it had already terminated three such leases for a savings … Read more
Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained access to the Treasury Department system, which handles U.S. government payments and includes sensitive taxpayer data such as Social Security numbers for nearly every American. This access raises concerns over veterans’ personal data, including information about VA disability and retirement benefits. Critics argue that Musk’s … Read more
Beyoncé finally won album of the year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, ending a four-time losing streak that had long baffled fans and industry insiders alike. Her win with “Cowboy Carter,” an ambitious gumbo of country and American roots music, marked a significant shift for the Recording Academy’s voting pool. The Grammys’ top award … Read more
SpaceX launched two Earth-imaging satellites today, further expanding the Maxar Technologies’ WorldView Legion constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the WorldView Legion 5 and 6 satellites lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 6:13 p.m. EST (2313 GMT). The first stage of the rocket successfully landed back on Earth about eight minutes after launch, … Read more