New York Attorney General Letitia James has demanded that Altice USA, the owner of cable TV giant Optimum, refund customers who were impacted by recent blackouts of the MSG cable channels. James, along with the attorneys general of Connecticut and New Jersey, issued a letter to Altice USA chairman and CEO Dennis Matthew, calling for … Read more
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) announced its Q2 FY2025 earnings call will be held on February 11, which is expected to be a significant catalyst. The event may help the company meet its FY2024 10-K filing deadline as agreed with Nasdaq, reducing delisting risks. The stock’s recent rebound has sparked optimism among investors. Since mid-November, SMCI’s … Read more
Comedian Mo Amer is speaking out about the challenges of being a Palestinian American comedian who has found success with his scripted Netflix show “Mo”. The 43-year-old actor and stand-up performer, who has been in the industry for two decades, recently starred in the second and final season of his own show. In a unique … Read more
Gisele Bündchen has welcomed a baby boy with boyfriend Joaquim Valente. The Brazilian supermodel gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and his middle name is River, according to People. This follows the tradition started by Bündchen’s ex-husband Tom Brady, who also named one of their children after a water-related theme. Bündchen shares two other … Read more
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has changed his LinkedIn title to jokingly reference Meta’s habit of cloning features from Snapchat. The move comes amid a well-documented rivalry between the two tech giants, with Meta often seen as a fast follower after Snapchat launches a new component that gains popularity. Spiegel took aim at Mark Zuckerberg’s company … Read more
The US Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to investigate debanking practices, revealing a concerted effort by regulators to stifle the growth of the cryptocurrency industry. Acting FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams released documents showing banks were asked to pause all crypto-related activities, leading many businesses to relocate. Crypto entrepreneurs, like Old Glory Bank CEO Mike … Read more
NBC has unveiled the initial lineup for “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” a three-hour celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary. The special, set to air on February 16, will feature an all-star cast including Paul McCartney, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, and many others. Adam Driver, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, and Robert De … Read more
The 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards took place Thursday night at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding costume design in film and television. Nosferatu’s Linda Muir won Excellence in Period Film, while Wicked’s Paul Tazewell took home the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film prize. Conclave’s Lisy Christl received the Contemporary Film award. All three winners … Read more
Three recent flu-related deaths in teenagers have sparked a warning from county public health officials to get vaccinated against the flu before it’s too late. According to Dr. Ankita Kadakia, interim public health officer of San Diego County, nearly 80% of 5- to 17-year-olds remain unvaccinated this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Bristol Myers Squibb has announced plans to slash $2 billion in costs by 2027 as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce expenses and invest in growth. The move is aimed at driving organizational changes, streamlining operations, and allowing the company to focus on new science and drug brands. The pharmaceutical giant had previously committed … Read more