US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico has sparked widespread criticism from both countries, with fears that it could ignite a global trade war. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the measures “unjustified” and vowed to take strong action if necessary. He also stated that … Read more
Researchers in Finland have discovered that the Pirunkirkko cave has been used for centuries as an acoustic healing center. Dr. Riitta Rainio and Dr. Elina Hytönen-Ng of the University of Helsinki conducted a study on the sound mechanics of the cave, finding a distinct resonance phenomenon at 219 Hz. The findings have sparked interest in … Read more
US Representative Nancy Mace has accused her ex-fiancé and associates of physically abusing her and raping others in a nearly hour-long speech on the US House floor. The accusations include non-consensual photos and videos of women and underage girls, as well as premeditated exploitation of women and girls. Mace claims she was unable to get … Read more
The Genesis Invitational, a Signature Event of the PGA Tour, is set to begin at Torrey Pines’ South Course. The 72-golfer field will compete for a $4 million prize fund and 700 FedExCup points, with a 36-hole cut and 29 players from the Farmers Insurance Open also in attendance. The course, which hosted the 2021 … Read more
Focus Features is reteaming with director Wes Anderson for a third time, partnering on global distribution rights deal for his upcoming film “The Phoenician Scheme”. The movie will have a limited release in the US on May 30 and expand globally on June 6. A premiere at the Cannes Film Festival is likely, as Anderson … Read more
Spain’s former top soccer official, Luis Rubiales, has testified at his sexual assault trial that he kissed star player Jennifer Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup as a sign of affection in “a situation of extraordinary joy”. The kiss and subsequent fallout have sparked a debate about sexism and gender equality in … Read more
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is set to make a major earnings announcement today, but investors are more concerned about the company’s overdue SEC filings than its Q2 revenue and EPS. With the Nasdaq listing at risk, Super Micro has until February 25 to submit its Form 10-K and 10-Q, or face potential removal. The company’s … Read more
John Oliver made a surprise appearance Monday on “The Daily Show,” where he reunited with host Jon Stewart over a decade after leaving as a correspondent. The cameo came at the end of a segment discussing President Donald Trump’s actions, with Stewart arguing that under his presidency, the US may become a monarchy. Oliver arrived … Read more
Civilization 7’s cross-platform play between PC and consoles has been disabled due to a new update that aims to expedite patch releases. The move is part of Firaxis’ efforts to address “some feedback” from advanced access players, who have raised issues with the game’s UI. The latest update, Patch 1.0.1, addresses gameplay bug fixes, tweaks … Read more
Elliott Management, a hedge fund with over $2.5 billion in investments, is reportedly pushing Phillips 66 (PSX) to narrow its focus on downstream refining and spin off its midstream business segment. The news led to an increase in PSX’s stock price as the market opened. Source: https://www.investors.com/news/phillips-66-stock-elliott-management-pushes-spinoff-stock-market