The US small business sector remains optimistic, but uncertainty is on the rise. The Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8, its third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. However, the Uncertainty Index rose 14 points to 100, marking its highest reading in three months. According to a recent report, … Read more
A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained after holding up a flag with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it. Zül-Qarnain Nantambu, 41, wanted to highlight the human suffering of Palestinians and said he hopes his act will motivate others to speak out against atrocities in the region. The NFL … Read more
Kanye West’s Yeezy.com website has been removed after the brand posted a single T-shirt with a Nazi swastika emblazoned on the front. Shopify, the hosting platform for Yeezy, stated that the brand violated its policies due to the “unsafe, inappropriate or offensive” product. The T-shirt was available on Monday morning but disappeared from the website … Read more
Elon Musk has made another bid to take control of AI startup OpenAI, but CEO Sam Altman says it’s not about acquiring the company. According to Altman, Musk is probably trying to slow down OpenAI’s progress with his $97.4 billion offer. The billionaire has a history of using aggressive tactics and lawsuits to gain an … Read more
Manchester United manager Carlo Ancelotti has described his upcoming Champions League tie against Manchester City as “a Clásico now” and backed the winner to “go far in the competition”. This season, both teams face off for the fourth time in the knockout phase playoff. City, struggling this season, are fifth in the Premier League, while … Read more
Global efforts to tackle climate change are being hindered by corruption, according to a report from Transparency International. The watchdog’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 shows that many countries, including major players like Brazil and Germany, have seen their scores decline. Brazil, host of this year’s COP30 climate talks, scored its lowest-ever rating of 34, indicating … Read more
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated four Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who made unauthorized payments to themselves for luxury items. According to a statement released by a DHS spokesperson, the employees were let go after an internal investigation revealed that they had used FEMA funds for personal expenses. The exact … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles’ dominant roster from Super Bowl LIX is expected to return largely intact, with most of its talented players signed or poised for long-term deals. Quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown are locks for the 2024 season, while DeVonta Smith’s production is likely to be matched by his on-field presence. The … Read more
Wes Anderson is set to return to Focus Features with his upcoming film “The Phoenician Scheme.” The indie studio has acquired the worldwide distribution rights, a move that will see the director’s meticulously crafted world come to life once again. A star-studded cast, including Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Tom Hanks, will bring the … Read more
A recent study by the BBC found that four major generative AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot, provided “significant inaccuracies” and distortions when summarizing news. The organization tested the services by feeding them content from its website and then asking them questions about the news. The results showed that 51% of all AI-generated … Read more