John Oliver Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ for Rare Reunion

John Oliver made a surprise appearance Monday on “The Daily Show,” where he reunited with host Jon Stewart over a decade after leaving as a correspondent. The cameo came at the end of a segment discussing President Donald Trump’s actions, with Stewart arguing that under his presidency, the US may become a monarchy. Oliver arrived … Read more

Civilization 7 PC Crossplay Disabled to Expedite Patch Release

Civilization 7’s cross-platform play between PC and consoles has been disabled due to a new update that aims to expedite patch releases. The move is part of Firaxis’ efforts to address “some feedback” from advanced access players, who have raised issues with the game’s UI. The latest update, Patch 1.0.1, addresses gameplay bug fixes, tweaks … Read more

Elliott Management Pushes Phillips 66 to Spin Off Midstream Business

Elliott Management, a hedge fund with over $2.5 billion in investments, is reportedly pushing Phillips 66 (PSX) to narrow its focus on downstream refining and spin off its midstream business segment. The news led to an increase in PSX’s stock price as the market opened. Source: https://www.investors.com/news/phillips-66-stock-elliott-management-pushes-spinoff-stock-market

Britons Turn to AI as Loneliness Surges

Thousands of Britons are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for companionship amid a growing loneliness crisis. A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research found that nearly 930,000 people in the UK have used the Character.AI digital chatbot app, with many more using other apps like Replika. Users can create their own chatbots and … Read more

Scientists Find Collagen in Fossilized Dinosaur Bones, Challenging Existing Theories.

A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Liverpool has provided new insights into the preservation of collagen in fossilized dinosaur bones. The team’s findings challenge existing theories on the topic and shed light on the conditions necessary for collagen to remain intact over millions of years. According to the study, the presence of … Read more

US Flu Cases Surge to Highest Levels in 15 Years

The US is experiencing its second-highest flu season in at least 15 years, with respiratory viruses spreading across the country. According to the CDC, 44 states reported “very high” and “high” levels of flu activity. This season has already seen 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 fatalities. Public health experts are using wastewater testing … Read more

Oldest Hamas Hostage Shlomo Mansour Dies at 86

Shlomo Mansour, an 86-year-old Holocaust survivor held hostage by Hamas since October 2023, has died, according to Israeli officials. Mansour was kidnapped from his home in Israel and held captive as part of a massive Hamas attack that triggered the war in Gaza. Mansour’s family has been notified of his death, and Israeli Prime Minister … Read more

Small Business Optimism Drops Amid Rising Uncertainty, Hiring Challenges

Small business owners remain optimistic about future economic conditions, but uncertainty and hiring challenges are on the rise. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8, above the 51-year average of 98. However, the Uncertainty Index rose to its third-highest level, increasing concerns among Main Street owners. The main … Read more