Thumzup Media Corporation, a social media branding and marketing solutions company, announced that it has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings to 19.106 BTC, further increasing its exposure to the digital asset. The company’s decision demonstrates its commitment to diversifying treasury assets and capitalizing on the potential of Bitcoin. Thumzup’s ongoing strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its … Read more
Hong Kong’s post office has suspended shipments to the United States until further notice, despite the US reversing its ban on packages from the city. The Hong Kong government expressed strong disapproval over the US imposition of additional duties on Hong Kong products and urged the US to take “urgent actions” to rectify the issue. … Read more
John “The Kid” Cooney, a 28-year-old super-featherweight boxer from the UK, has died one week after sustaining a brain injury in a championship fight. Cooney was being treated for an intracranial hemorrhage at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast when his management company announced his passing on social media. Cooney’s management company stated that he passed … Read more
Michigan Wins Thrilling Matchup with 3/4-Court Heave at the Buzzer In a stunning turn of events, No. 24 Michigan defeated Indiana 70-67 in their Big Ten matchup on Saturday, thanks to a buzzer-beating shot from Anthony Leal. The three-quarter-court heave as time expired covered the Hoosiers against the point spread, leaving many bettors disappointed. The … Read more
Hims & Hers, a telehealth firm, is facing backlash over its 60-second Super Bowl ad promoting a compounded weight loss drug. The company’s ad has drawn criticism from two US senators and a national pharmaceutical industry group, who say the company failed to properly disclose potential side effects. The Hims & Hers ad highlights the … Read more
Former Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins finally achieved his dream of reaching the Super Bowl, joining a Kansas City Chiefs team with multiple deep threats. Despite being acquired mid-season, Hopkins has prioritized the team’s success over personal statistics. The 12-year wait for Hopkins’ first Super Bowl appearance was worth it as he joined a remade … Read more
Germany’s long-standing taboo against collaborating with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been shattered, as Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), teamed up with Alice Weidel from the AfD to pass a motion for stricter immigration laws. For 80 years, major German parties have agreed that they would never … Read more
Apple is working on a new version of the AirPods Pro that uses external cameras and artificial intelligence to understand its surroundings and provide information to users. This tech aims to bolster Apple’s position in the AI race by enabling features like spatial awareness, gesture control, and smart glasses-like functionality. According to Bloomberg, this technology … Read more
North Carolina is battling a significant surge in flu cases, with respiratory illness visits accounting for 19.6% of all emergency room visits as of February 5. The state has reported 117 deaths from the flu this season, with over 90 being among people aged 65 and above. Local healthcare facilities have seen a decline in … Read more
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in Virginia, with cases of COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, and influenza skyrocketing throughout the state. As of February 1, the level of respiratory illnesses is high and trending upward, according to Heather Harmon-Sloan, respiratory communications coordinator at the Virginia Department of Health. Central Virginia is particularly affected, with higher trends … Read more