A lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z and businessman Sean “Diddy” Combs has been dropped by its anonymous plaintiff, Jane Doe, according to a court filing. The case, which alleged the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000, was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s entertainment company, released a statement calling the … Read more
Moderna (MRNA) reported mixed fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, with revenue beating estimates but missing on earnings per share. The company’s stock dropped 5% in premarket trading before rebounding sharply after the opening bell. Revenue from Moderna’s biggest product, Spikevax, drove the beat, generating $3.1 billion for the year. However, sales of its RSV vaccine brought … Read more
A team of researchers from Penn State has developed a new model for the evolution of intelligent life, shifting the odds in favor of human-like life existing elsewhere in the universe. This alternative to the decades-old “hard steps” theory proposes that intelligent life may not be as improbable as previously thought. According to Jennifer Macalady, … Read more
US consumers pulled back on spending last month, with retail sales dropping 0.9% in January from the prior month, according to data released by the Commerce Department. This is the first decline since August and comes despite expectations of a smaller drop. The downturn was felt across multiple categories, with specialty stores and auto dealers … Read more
Japan is set to release up to 210,000 tons of its rice reserves as part of efforts to stabilize the market amid soaring prices. The move aims to ensure a smooth distribution of the staple food and bring the market back to normal. The decision was made by farm minister Taku Eto, who described the … Read more
Scientists at the US Geological Survey have detected a significant uptick in earthquakes around Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano, leading to concerns about an impending eruption. The volcano, located 75 miles west of Anchorage, has been experiencing increased unrest over the past 10 months. According to Matthew Haney, scientist in charge of the Alaska Volcano Observatory, … Read more
Miami-Dade’s Democratic Party and Venezuelan exile advocates have urged the Trump administration to revisit its decision on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. The current expiration date in April 2023 would leave 256,000 Venezuelans without status. Miami-Dade Commissioner Damian Pardo sponsored a resolution calling for continued TPS for individuals from countries facing instability and harm, … Read more
Michael Ogden is the Editor-in-Chief at CU Times, leading the editorial team since 2016. Under his leadership, CU Times has transformed into an all-digital publication with a focus on payments, fraud, lending, and regulatory beats. Recently, he launched the “Shared Accounts With CU Times” podcast, offering in-depth interviews with credit union industry leaders. Ogden’s background … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has come out swinging after Sean Strickland’s dominating loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312. Strickland, who lost his bid to become a two-time middleweight champion, suffered a broken nose in the fifth round of the fight and was forced to drop to 0-2 against current titleholder du … Read more
Alabama head coach Nate Oats reminded his players of the importance of staying focused on basketball, rather than getting caught up in extracurricular fights during a pre-game interview. Oats, who coached at Romulus High School in Michigan, shared a personal experience from a past brawl with Belleville. He emphasized that winning is not just about … Read more