Sports podcaster and Ringer founder Bill Simmons believes the Golden State Warriors made a shrewd move in acquiring Jimmy Butler from Miami in exchange for Andrew Wiggins. Simmons praised the team’s “win-now mentality,” citing the need to capitalize on Steph Curry’s decreasing consistency. Despite potential long-term costs, Simmons sees the new-look Warriors as playoff contenders, … Read more
The 27th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards took place on Thursday night at The Ebell of Los Angeles. Conclave, Nosferatu, and Wicked won the top awards for contemporary, period, and sci-fi/fantasy films, respectively. These three films are also nominated for the coveted Oscar for costume design. Other notable winners include Hacks, Shogun, and Dune: Prophecy, … Read more
Google is rethinking its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives after the company’s parent, Alphabet, said it would no longer set aspirational hiring goals for underrepresented groups. The move comes as the US government has introduced new guidelines limiting DEI efforts in federal contractors. The shift was announced by Alphabet’s Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi … Read more
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has sparked a global tech stock sell-off that cost Nvidia $600 billion in market value. However, JPMorgan analysts say the company will likely benefit from its AI-driven innovations. In January, DeepSeek launched its open-source DeepSeek-R1 reasoning models, which performed on par with similar models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The … Read more
A theft of epic proportions has occurred at a Pennsylvania egg farm, with thieves making off with 100,000 eggs valued at $40,000. Pete & Gerry’s Organics reported the incident, where the stolen eggs were found in one of their trailers. Source: https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/thieves-egg-heist-steal-100000-eggs-antrim-pennsylvania-20250206.html
Philip Morris International’s stock soared to a record high after the company exceeded Wall Street estimates for its profit outlook, driven by robust sales of its smokeless tobacco products. The company cited significant growth in its Iqos inhalable smoke-free product and Zyn nicotine pouches, which received FDA approval in 2024. The strong performance from Philip … Read more
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) +7.46% ▲ has been at the center of attention in 2025, with the AI-driven server manufacturer facing a critical juncture. The company is pushing forward with innovative technology and partnerships despite accounting woes that have raised regulatory concerns. In its upcoming earnings report on February 11, SMCI will face intense scrutiny … Read more
US President Donald Trump met with U.S. Steel CEO David Buritt at the White House, sparking renewed speculation about a potential deal between Japanese firm Nippon Steel and the struggling steelmaker. Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel was blocked by former President Joe Biden last month. However, the company claims its proposal aligns … Read more
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is updating its guidelines for banks engaging in crypto-related activities. The changes aim to provide clarity for banks seeking permission to issue tokenized deposits, a potential alternative to stablecoins. Tokenized deposits would integrate checking accounts with blockchain technology, signaling a shift toward adapting banking infrastructure to the digital asset … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio seized a second plane belonging to Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, following a similar instance in September when a Venezuelan aircraft was seized in the Dominican Republic. The relationship between Caracas and Washington has been tense for decades. The planes, both used by high-level Venezuelan officials, were purchased … Read more