Hims & Hers, a telehealth firm, is facing backlash over its 60-second Super Bowl ad promoting a compounded weight loss drug. The company’s ad has drawn criticism from two US senators and a national pharmaceutical industry group, who say the company failed to properly disclose potential side effects. The Hims & Hers ad highlights the … Read more
Former Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins finally achieved his dream of reaching the Super Bowl, joining a Kansas City Chiefs team with multiple deep threats. Despite being acquired mid-season, Hopkins has prioritized the team’s success over personal statistics. The 12-year wait for Hopkins’ first Super Bowl appearance was worth it as he joined a remade … Read more
Germany’s long-standing taboo against collaborating with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been shattered, as Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), teamed up with Alice Weidel from the AfD to pass a motion for stricter immigration laws. For 80 years, major German parties have agreed that they would never … Read more
Apple is working on a new version of the AirPods Pro that uses external cameras and artificial intelligence to understand its surroundings and provide information to users. This tech aims to bolster Apple’s position in the AI race by enabling features like spatial awareness, gesture control, and smart glasses-like functionality. According to Bloomberg, this technology … Read more
North Carolina is battling a significant surge in flu cases, with respiratory illness visits accounting for 19.6% of all emergency room visits as of February 5. The state has reported 117 deaths from the flu this season, with over 90 being among people aged 65 and above. Local healthcare facilities have seen a decline in … Read more
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in Virginia, with cases of COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, and influenza skyrocketing throughout the state. As of February 1, the level of respiratory illnesses is high and trending upward, according to Heather Harmon-Sloan, respiratory communications coordinator at the Virginia Department of Health. Central Virginia is particularly affected, with higher trends … Read more
USPS has lifted its quick pause on packages from China, but shoppers awaiting deliveries from retailers like Shein and Temu may still face impacts. President Trump signed executive orders implementing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, which halted a trade exemption allowing low-value packages to arrive duty-free. The de minimis exemption, a trade loophole under … Read more
The three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – have disconnected their electricity systems from Russia’s grid as part of a plan to integrate with the European Union (EU) more closely and boost security. The move comes after nearly two decades of debate and will see the countries synchronise with the EU’s grid at … Read more
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) made headlines in early 2025 with exceptional fourth-quarter financial results driven by strong demand for its artificial intelligence platform. The company’s stock rose over 20% on the news, valuing it at $230 billion. Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, predicts that Palantir could become a trillion-dollar company within two to three … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi, is gearing up for its primary election on April 1, with nearly two dozen candidates vying for the mayor position. However, incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba faces a unique challenge as he prepares to run for re-election while facing federal bribery charges. Lumumba was arrested and charged in November 2024 alongside co-defendants Hinds … Read more