Retail Investors Fuel Palantir Stock Surge as CEO Karp Leads the Charge

Palantir’s stock has seen a significant surge in recent months, with retail investors playing a crucial role in its success. The company’s direct listing strategy, which allowed retail investors to buy the stock at the same price as institutional investors when it went public, has been a game-changer for its devoted fanbase. CEO Alex Karp … Read more

Panama President Declines US Canal Ownership Talks

Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, has stated that there will be no negotiations about the ownership of the Panama Canal. The comments came during a press conference on Thursday, where Mulino expressed his desire to focus on shared interests with the United States, including migration and combating drug trafficking. Mulino’s remarks were seen as a … Read more

Virginia Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise Amid Winter Surge

Health officials in Central Virginia are warning of a surge in respiratory illnesses as winter approaches. According to epidemiologist Louise Lockett Gordon, nearly a quarter of emergency room visits last week were linked to respiratory issues, with 11% of those cases being flu diagnoses. Gordon attributes the peak to late winter weather and increased indoor … Read more

President’s Day Sales: Top Deals on Mattresses, Appliances & More

President’s Day Weekend is just around the corner, but many retailers have already kicked off their sales. If you missed out on Black Friday deals or were waiting for a better time to shop, this weekend is your chance to snag some amazing bargains. Here are the top deals across various categories: **Mattresses** * Helix: … Read more

Calvin Klein Returns to New York Fashion Week with New Collection

Calvin Klein made its highly anticipated return to New York Fashion Week, marking nearly two decades without a runway show. The brand’s new collection, designed by Veronica Leoni, was a nostalgic homage to the late 1980s and ’90s style that defines the Calvin Klein legacy. The show took place at the garment district headquarters where … Read more

Thumzup Doubles Bitcoin Holdings to $2 Million

Thumzup Media Corporation, a social media branding and marketing solutions company, announced that it has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings to 19.106 BTC, further increasing its exposure to the digital asset. The company’s decision demonstrates its commitment to diversifying treasury assets and capitalizing on the potential of Bitcoin. Thumzup’s ongoing strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its … Read more

Hong Kong Post Office Suspends US Shipments Amid Trade Tensions

Hong Kong’s post office has suspended shipments to the United States until further notice, despite the US reversing its ban on packages from the city. The Hong Kong government expressed strong disapproval over the US imposition of additional duties on Hong Kong products and urged the US to take “urgent actions” to rectify the issue. … Read more

U.K. Super-Featherweight Boxer John “The Kid” Cooney Dies After Brain Injury

John “The Kid” Cooney, a 28-year-old super-featherweight boxer from the UK, has died one week after sustaining a brain injury in a championship fight. Cooney was being treated for an intracranial hemorrhage at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast when his management company announced his passing on social media. Cooney’s management company stated that he passed … Read more

Indiana Suffers Bad Beat on Buzzer-Beating Shot

Michigan Wins Thrilling Matchup with 3/4-Court Heave at the Buzzer In a stunning turn of events, No. 24 Michigan defeated Indiana 70-67 in their Big Ten matchup on Saturday, thanks to a buzzer-beating shot from Anthony Leal. The three-quarter-court heave as time expired covered the Hoosiers against the point spread, leaving many bettors disappointed. The … Read more