Egg prices continued their upward trend in February, rising 10.4% from the previous month to $5.90 for a dozen large Grade A eggs. The increase is largely attributed to an ongoing outbreak of avian influenza, which has led to a nationwide shortage and forced producers to cull millions of hens. Over the past year, egg … Read more
A woman who accused Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of rape has withdrawn her lawsuit against him. A recording obtained by ABC News shows the woman, Jane Doe, agreeing that Jay-Z did not assault her and saying she was pushed into suing him by her lawyer. The recording is between Jane Doe and two private investigators associated … Read more
Global smartwatch shipments have declined by 7% in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research, marking the first-ever annual drop. Apple, a leading player in the wearables space, saw its shipments fall 19% year-over-year, contributing significantly to the slowdown. The decline of Apple Watch sales on its 10th anniversary is attributed to several factors, including the lack … Read more
The Trump administration has set its sights on eliminating artificial dyes from the nation’s food supply, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. bluntly telling top executives at major companies like PepsiCo and General Mills that it’s a “strong desire” to rid the food system of these ingredients. Kennedy emphasized that this is an urgent … Read more
Rapper 6ix9ine’s personal belongings, seized by the IRS last year, were auctioned off recently and sold for a grand total of $510,500. The sale included 63 items, such as jewelry, watches, purses, plaques, and even his signature Bruce The Shark pendant. Six platinum plaques honoring 6ix9ine’s hit songs “Gummo,” “Gooba,” and “Fefe” sold for top … Read more
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams and Phoenix Suns forward Mason Plumlee were ejected from Wednesday’s game after getting into a physical altercation. The incident occurred in the second quarter, where Adams and Plumlee clashed while fighting for a rebound. Adams wrestled Plumlee to the court, causing him to fall on top of the bigger man. … Read more
Amazon’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) trial has been delayed until at least September due to severe resource shortages, according to an attorney representing the commission. The delay is attributed to cost-cutting measures implemented under President Donald Trump’s administration, which have resulted in staff layoffs and reduced hiring. The FTC alleges that Amazon misled consumers through … Read more
The Bank of Canada considered keeping interest rates at 3% before ultimately deciding to cut them for the seventh consecutive time, Governor Tiff Macklem said in an interview. The central bank trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, citing concerns about inflationary pressures and weaker growth due to trade uncertainty and … Read more
Niantic, the company behind popular game ‘Pokémon Go’, is selling its video-game division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion. The deal marks a shift in focus for Niantic, which has struggled to replicate the success of ‘Pokémon Go’ since its 2016 release. Scopely’s purchase of Niantic will also help advance Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to … Read more
European markets rallied after German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz announced plans to ditch Germany’s debt brake, sparking a shift in the country’s fiscal policy. The move has raised hopes of unlimited borrowing to fund Europe’s defense, as seen by EU leaders in their push for “ReArm Europe.” President Ursula von der Leyen suggested mobilizing up to … Read more