Apple’s streaming platform, Apple TV+, is losing an estimated $1 billion annually due to increased competition in the market. Despite investing over $5 billion since its launch in 2019, the service has seen its spending on content decrease dramatically from $5 billion to just $500 million last year. The decline comes as other media giants … Read more
New York City is witnessing a shift towards sustainable buildings, with the installation of geothermal heat pumps becoming increasingly popular. The technology, which taps into the earth’s temperature to warm and cool buildings, has gained traction thanks to financial incentives, technical support, and stricter laws aimed at reducing fossil fuel emissions. Developments like 1515 Surf … Read more
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Navy’s USS Carl Vinson to transit to the Middle East amid escalating strikes on Yemen-based Houthi rebels. The USS Harry S. Truman, currently in the Red Sea, will remain deployed for at least another month. The move comes after President Donald Trump ordered a “decisive and powerful” … Read more
A US Commerce Secretary broke a 1989 law by endorsing Tesla stock on TV, sparking debate over whether it will be punished. Experts say the violation may not lead to action due to lack of oversight and public concern. Despite previous ethics violations by President Trump’s administration, some experts believe that this case might not … Read more
Dairy Queen has kicked off its summer menu in style, introducing two new and three returning Blizzard flavors. The company is celebrating its 85th birthday this year, and the limited-time offers are part of a sweet celebration. Returning fan-favorite Blizzard flavors include Confetti Cake, S’mores, and Cotton Candy Treats. Meanwhile, two new additions – Mixing … Read more
Yahoo has struck a deal to sell its 20-year-old tech journalism site, TechCrunch, to media investment firm Regent. The acquisition comes as Yahoo shifts its focus towards aggregation and advertising technology, with journalism not being a core part of its business. Regent aims to expand its portfolio of tech news sites and invest in new … Read more
Pharmaceutical giants Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Pfizer are following in each other’s footsteps by investing heavily in U.S. manufacturing after President Donald Trump threatened major tariffs on pharmaceutical products. Johnson & Johnson announced a $55 billion investment over the next four years, boosting its U.S. investment by 25% compared to previous investments. The … Read more
US markets ended the week on a glum note as traders await April’s planned tariffs, despite relatively benign economic data releases. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s March business survey showed a decline in sentiment and sharp new orders readings, while prices paid jumped. FedEx (FDX.N) dropped 5% after cutting its full-year profit and revenue forecasts due … Read more
Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, reportedly died of hantavirus on 11 February, but a private healthcare clinic has questioned the official timing. Dr Josiah Child, head of Cloudberry Health in Santa Fe, claims that Arakawa called his clinic on 12 February – just one day after police say she died. Arakawa had initially visited the … Read more
Actor Jack Lilley, best known for his role as a stagecoach driver in the popular TV series “Little House on the Prairie,” has passed away at the age of 91. His son, Clint Lilley, confirmed that he died peacefully in his sleep at the Motion Picture & Television Fund retirement home in Calabasas, California. Clint … Read more