Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has withdrawn from this week’s giant slalom event at the FIS World Championships in Austria due to mental health struggles. Shiffrin, a three-time Olympic medalist and defending world champion, revealed she is experiencing “PTSD” that prompted her decision. Shiffrin, 29, suffered a severe injury at the … Read more
John Oliver, a former writer and correspondent on “The Daily Show,” has returned to the show to discuss what he calls America’s new “monarchy era.” In his latest episode, Jon Stewart welcomed back Oliver to talk about the current state of politics in the US. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/11/business/video/jon-stewart-daily-show-john-oliver-donald-trump-monarchy-digvid
Salman Rushdie, 77, testified for the prosecution against Hadi Matar, 27, accused of attempting to kill him at a literary gathering in New York in August 2022. The attack occurred at the Chautauqua Institution amphitheater where Rushdie was set to speak. Rushdie described being stabbed over 15 times with a 10-inch knife, including multiple strikes … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won the Super Bowl 2025 championship game and took a traditional trip to Disney World with his fiancée Bryonna “Bry” Burrows. The team defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, ending their historic bid for three consecutive Super Bowl wins. Following the game, Hurts celebrated with a romantic moment with Burrows, … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Pacific Ocean floor, uncovering a rare surge of atomic particles from 10 million years ago. The finding has significant implications for dating geological history and could provide a crucial new tool for scientists. The research team found nearly double the expected amount of beryllium-10, a radioactive isotope … Read more
The OnePlus Watch 3 is set to arrive on February 18 in the US, Canada, and Europe. Pricing details have not been confirmed yet, but signing up for updates can earn a $30 discount. The latest smartwatch boasts improved battery life, with the ability to run for up to 72 hours on a single charge. … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers’ plans for their starting center position have been thrown into chaos after the trade with Charlotte’s Mark Williams was rescinded due to a failed physical. As a result, the team is now relying on Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood at center, but both are injured. Two-way bigs Christian Koloko and Trey … Read more
Italian lender UniCredit SpA has underwhelmed investors with its cautious outlook, citing lower interest rates and reduced profits in Russia as reasons for not meeting its target of returning €9 billion to shareholders this year. CEO Andrea Orcel aims to pursue takeovers in Italy and Germany but shares have plummeted, marking the largest drop in … Read more
Hyatt is investing heavily in the all-inclusive resort industry with its $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels and Resorts. The deal, expected to close later this year, will see Hyatt pay $13.50 per share to Playa shareholders, a premium of around 40% compared to December’s closing price. The move is part of Hyatt’s growth strategy, … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has rejected a $97.4 billion offer from Elon Musk, stating that the company is not for sale and its mission will not be compromised. The offer came just one day after Altman expressed frustration with Musk’s attempts to take control of OpenAI. Altman made the comments at the AI Action Summit … Read more