Israel to Remain in Southern Lebanon Amid Deadline Lapse

Israel has announced that its forces will remain at five strategic points within Lebanese territory despite a deadline for withdrawal, raising concerns about a fragile truce. The move comes after a November cease-fire ended the deadliest war between the two sides in decades. The Israeli military and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon by … Read more

Apple to Unveil New iPhone SE, Possibly Other Products

Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone SE at a launch event on February 19. The event will likely feature several other products, including updates to the iPhone SE series, MacBooks, iPads, and potentially new color options for the iPhone 16. The fourth-gen iPhone SE is expected to depart from its older design, featuring … Read more

Super Micro Computer’s Surge Amid Trade Tensions

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) posted a significant 32% weekly gain to reach $47.91, driven by investor optimism over its long-term business outlook. The company expects revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 to increase by 54% year-over-year, with diluted net income per share projected between 50 cents and 52 cents. SMCI’s growth … Read more

Ubisoft Unveils Major Overhaul for Rainbow Six Siege

Ubisoft has confirmed that it’s launching a major update for its tactical shooter game, Rainbow Six Siege X, which promises to revolutionize the experience with significant upgrades across all aspects of the game. The new season, titled Operation Prep Phase, is set to be released alongside Year 10 Season 2 in June 2025. This update … Read more

Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection

Pope Francis has been hospitalized due to a polymicrobial infection in the respiratory tract, requiring longer hospitalization, according to Vatican News. The Pope was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14th for bronchitis. His condition has since changed, and medical tests now indicate a complex clinical picture that will require hospitalization. In good … Read more

Aubrey Plaza Reveals Tie-Dye Wedding Dress After SNL Appearance

Aubrey Plaza paid tribute to her late husband Jeff Baena at SNL50, performing with Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard. The actress explained on Drew Barrymore’s show that the color scheme was inspired by their tie-dye wedding attire. Baena had become fascinated with tie-dye during the quarantine, and Plaza opted for a matching outfit to celebrate … Read more

Europe Divided by Boots on the Ground in Ukraine

The presence of foreign troops in Ukraine remains a contentious issue among European nations, with some arguing it’s essential for stability and others believing it’s a threat to sovereignty. The deployment of boots on the ground in Ukraine has sparked intense debate across Europe, with differing opinions on its necessity. While some see it as … Read more

Pope Francis Hospitalized with Rare Respiratory Infection

Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic due to a “complex clinical picture” related to a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract. The Vatican announced on Monday that medical tests showed Francis had this infection, which requires continued hospitalization. The Pope was admitted last week for testing and bronchitis treatment. Doctors have described … Read more

Intel Shares Get Boost After Broadcom and TSMC Bids Reported

Intel shares are likely to remain on investors’ radar screens after a report over the weekend revealed that Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are considering bids for parts of the embattled chipmaker. The news has boosted sentiment surrounding Intel’s stock, which surged more than 20% last week after Vice President JD Vance said … Read more

US Experiences Worst Flu Season in 15 Years Amid Vaccine Fatigue and Misinformation

A severe influenza outbreak is sweeping the US, infecting between 29 and 51 million people and hospitalizing up to 820,000 since October. The current flu season has reached “high severity,” with over 50,000 patients battling the highly contagious respiratory infection in a single week this February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attributes … Read more