Day: February 6, 2025

The White House has clarified its stance on President Trump’s suggestion of permanently relocating Gaza Strip residents. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the president wants to temporarily relocate people from Gaza, not provide permanent resettlement. This contradicts Trump’s previous statement about resettling them in “beautiful homes” where they can live safely. Source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-news-briefing-after-trump-suggests-u-s-take-over-gaza

Electronic Arts (EA) has released a new patch for The Sims 1 + 2 Legacy, addressing various issues that plagued the games upon their launch. The update fixes some fundamental problems, including booting in low resolutions and crashes, which should provide a smoother experience for players. While some minor issues remain unaddressed, EA’s efforts are … Read more

LSU head coach Brian Kelly disputed comments made by the father of former safety Greg Brooks Jr., who claimed Kelly abandoned his son after he underwent brain tumor surgery in September 2023. Brooks Sr. stated that he hadn’t heard from Kelly or the coaching staff since shortly after surgery, prompting a lawsuit against LSU and … Read more

Giannis Antetokounmpo has spoken out about the reported trade of teammate Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards. Milwaukee traded Middleton, a three-time All-Star, for forward Kyle Kuzma as part of a roster upgrade. The move marks the end of a partnership between the two players that dates back to the 2013-14 season. Despite Middleton’s declining … Read more

Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, reported better-than-expected net profit in its fourth quarter, driven by soaring demand for its obesity drug Wegovy. The company’s net profit rose 29% annually to $3.98 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of $26.09 billion. Wegovy sales surged 107% year-over-year to $2.76 billion, slightly missing estimates. However, the company expects to … Read more

A strike at King Soopers grocery stores in Colorado will impact not only employees and shoppers but also local Girl Scout cookie sales. The labor dispute, set to begin on Thursday, will close Girl Scouts’ cookie booths at affected locations from February 6 to 20. The strike affects over 2,500 Girl Scouts who rely heavily … Read more

Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. The Academy and Grammy Award-winning artist is making his first appearance as a performer at the iconic event. Born in Metairie, Louisiana, Batiste grew up in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner. He comes from a musical family with dozens … Read more

Wall Street rebounded on Wednesday as investors focused on earnings reports and the prospect of future interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.71%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.39% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19%. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, fell 7.3% after posting downbeat cloud revenue growth … Read more

A federal grand jury has charged three men from Chile with crimes related to the burglary of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home. Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, 22, Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, 23, and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, 38, are accused of transporting stolen goods interstate and falsifying records. The men are believed to be … Read more

Seasonal influenza viruses are experiencing a rare surge in cases this winter, coinciding with rising concerns over bird flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that outpatient visit percentages related to influenza-like illnesses (ILI) have increased to about 6.95 percent, surpassing the typical peak of around 7 percent. In previous years, … Read more