A month into 2025 and the horror genre is already off to a great start, thanks in part to Companion, a thrilling android film that’s been hailed as one of the best seen this year. Another contender for top honors is The Monkey, a chilling tale that boasts an impressive cast, including Theo James, Tatiana … Read more
Australia has begun euthanising dozens of endangered false killer whales that became stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania due to bad weather and logistical challenges. The stranding, which occurred near Arthur River, resulted in the deaths of 27 animals, with 38 still alive. The process is expected to finish later Thursday. The stranding response … Read more
Hims & Hers Health, a telehealth company, has acquired New Jersey-based at-home lab testing facility Trybe Labs in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will enable Hims & Hers to provide at-home lab testing services through its platform. The deal is expected to roll out over the next year, allowing customers to access comprehensive pretreatment testing … Read more
Walmart (WMT) has reported a strong fourth quarter, with revenue increasing 5.3% to $182.6 billion and adjusted earnings per share rising 10% to $0.66. The retailer’s shares fell 8% in pre-market trading despite the positive results. Same-store sales for Walmart US increased 4.6%, driven by higher-income shoppers seeking value and convenience. The company’s e-commerce business … Read more
A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in Germany’s tumultuous election campaign, where the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party appears poised to take second place. The 2025 race is expected to be remembered as a defining moment for the AfD, which has transformed from a sideshow party into a major player. The AfD was … Read more
A website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks, which has triggered the security solution on our site. The block was caused by an action that could be triggering a malicious request, such as submitting a specific word or phrase, executing a SQL command, or sending malformed data. If you were … Read more
A highly contagious measles outbreak in western rural counties of Texas has reported 58 cases since early February. The epicenter is Gaines County, which now has 45 confirmed cases. Neighboring Terry County also reports six additional cases. Lubbock County has its first case. Hospitalized patients remain at 13, with four vaccinated and the rest either … Read more
The Humane AI Pin, a $700 smartwatch that was heavily marketed but poorly executed, is now officially a hazardous piece of electronic waste due to the company’s decision to stop supporting it. Released nearly 10 months ago, the device will cease functioning entirely on February 28, 2025. However, users can still access limited offline features, … Read more
The NFL has informed its teams of a salary cap range for 2025, set between $277.5 million and $281.5 million. This marks the second consecutive year the cap will rise significantly. Last season’s increase was the largest in history, rising from $224.8 million to $255.4 million. The cap is calculated annually using a formula tied … Read more
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with alleged involvement in an attempted coup plot against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government. According to reports, Bolsonaro was registered as a suspect by prosecutors following investigations into the events of January 8, when thousands of supporters of his predecessor, Dilma Rousseff, protested in Brasília. … Read more