Denzel Washington has taken the snubbing of his Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Oscars in stride. In an interview with The New York Times, he joked about not getting a nod despite receiving rave reviews and nominations from other award shows. Despite this, he remains committed to his craft, saying “I’m happy for all … Read more
Defense-tech startup Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion, valuing the company at $28 billion. This marks a significant increase from its August valuation of $14 billion. Anduril aims to disrupt traditional defense contractors by developing its own products and selling them directly to clients. The company plans to utilize … Read more
The University of Louisville (17-6, 10-2) will face off against last-place Miami (5-17, 1-10) today at the KFC Yum! Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. Chucky Hepburn, UofL’s starting point guard, suffered an injury and is uncertain for the game. Terrence Edwards Jr. will assume his role if necessary. To … Read more
This week’s Friday Night SmackDown saw both Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair, winners of the 2024 Royal Rumble events, arriving at the show to consider their options for WrestleMania 41. The two have earned title shots against top competitors, but no decisions were made. Jey expressed interest in challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE championship, … Read more
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Ondřej Bittner believes that dense games with complex mechanics are beneficial for the industry and players. In contrast, Bittner thinks that long games become repetitive when individual sessions feel similar, regardless of their total runtime. The game’s design aims to balance accessibility with depth, offering a unique experience with varied … Read more
A federal judge will soon decide whether a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary over algorithm-based care denials can move forward. The suit, filed in 2023, alleges that the company’s technology was used to deny care to patients. The lawsuit could have significant implications for the healthcare industry, particularly for elderly and … Read more
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has expressed concern over recent executive actions that may impact cancer research funding. The organization, led by President Lisa Lacasse, emphasizes the importance of bipartisan support for cancer research. While the federal government is the largest public funder of cancer research through the National Institutes of … Read more
AI chip stocks got a boost this week after hyperscale cloud computing companies reaffirmed their data center spending plans. Nvidia, Broadcom, and Marvell Technology moved higher after Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook parent Meta Platforms, and Microsoft announced significant investments in capital expenditures. Amazon will spend $100 billion on capex this year, up 29% from last year’s … Read more
Paramount Pictures, a major Hollywood studio, is embroiled in a multifront battle amid a political firestorm sparked by President Donald Trump’s efforts to consolidate control over the press. The merger between Paramount and Skydance, valued at $8 billion, has raised concerns among minority investors who suspect that Redstone enriched herself at their expense. The Delaware … Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a heartwarming appearance together at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games in Canada, reinforcing their commitment to each other’s charitable initiatives. The couple, who have been navigating speculation about their marriage, presented a united front as they celebrated the inspiring event. The 43-year-old Duchess shared her joy … Read more