US President Donald Trump’s comments last week that Nippon Steel Corp. would invest in United States Steel Corp. instead of pursuing a takeover have surprised shareholders and blindsided both companies. The proposed investment, announced on February 7 after a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, was not communicated to either US Steel or Nippon … Read more
A free-to-play web3 game called PirateFi was recently removed from Steam due to allegedly containing malicious files. The game had reportedly amassed over 7,000 players in just six days before being taken down by Valve. According to reports, users who downloaded the game were informed that it uploaded suspicious builds to their Steam account, potentially … Read more
A timbered ceiling and oak pillars characterize an industrial-style apartment at Shad Thames warehouse district in London. The 1,410-square-foot home features uneven wood floors and exposed brickwork, and is listed for £1.3 million (US$1.6 million). Listing agent Jon Byers describes the space as “very authentic” and likened it to a country cottage. The Grade II-listed … Read more
US President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping effort to cut back the federal bureaucracy, firing over 9,500 workers who handle various government functions, including managing federal lands and caring for military veterans. The move is part of Trump’s efforts to reduce waste and fraud in the government. The firings have largely targeted probationary employees … Read more
A second strain of bird flu, D1.1, has been detected in the western US, raising concerns among experts about public health prevention. The virus was found in cattle for the first time and has also been linked to a human case in Nevada. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk to … Read more
Saturday Night Live is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary season. NBC will air a special episode featuring both current and former cast members on Sunday evening. The show, which has been entertaining audiences since the late 1980s, has come a long way from its early days. When asked … Read more
Rebel group M23 has taken control of a second airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The airport serves the city of Bukavu, which is the capital of South Kivu province. M23 rebels and Rwandan troops moved into the area on Friday, meeting little resistance from local residents. The group claims the move was necessary … Read more
US stocks ended mixed on Friday, with Nvidia leading gains and Microsoft taking a hit. Treasury yields declined after US President Donald Trump unveiled reciprocal tariff plans but stopped short of imposing new ones. The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.4% to a record high close, driven by Nvidia’s 2.6% gain. Apple moved up 1.3%, while Amazon … Read more
In a refreshing change from the usual awards season drama, Timothée Chalamet is taking a different approach to promoting his film “A Complete Unknown” at the Berlin Film Festival. The 29-year-old actor has been spotted wearing bold fashion choices, including a cotton candy pink hoodie and matching sweatpants, which earned him cheers and screams from … Read more
The highly anticipated “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, celebrating 50 years of Saturday Night Live’s musical legacy. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the event featured a star-studded lineup of performers, including Cher, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg, and many more. The concert was filled with … Read more