China’s criticism of a Hong Kong conglomerate’s deal to sell its ports business has raised stakes for the possible sale of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States. The move sharpens scrutiny of major Chinese business divestments involving American buyers, analysts say. Chinese regulators have begun looking into CK Hutchison’s ports deal, which … Read more
Variety has confirmed that 20th Television Animation and Fox Entertainment are nearing a deal to bring back long-running animated sitcom “American Dad!” The show, which launched in 2005, is expected to air new episodes on the broadcast network, marking its return after nearly eight years. Following its last original episodes on TBS, reruns of “American … Read more
Kelly Clarkson returned to her eponymous talk show after a brief absence earlier this month. The singer welcomed guests to the 1000th episode without addressing the cause of her disappearance. Instead, she expressed gratitude and loss, referencing both personal struggles during the pandemic and the challenges faced by the show since its September 2019 launch. … Read more
Namibia has sworn in its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at a ceremony marking the country’s 35th independence day. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won elections last year with 58% of the vote, becoming one of the few women leaders on the African continent. The ceremony was attended by heads of state from several African countries, including Angola … Read more
Two critical security flaws in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility have seen active exploitation attempts, according to SANS Internet Storm Center. The vulnerabilities, listed as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440, carry a CVSS score of 9.8 and are rated critically. The first vulnerability (CVE-2024-20439) involves an undocumented static user credential for an administrative account, which can be exploited … Read more
London — A fire at a nearby electrical substation has forced London’s Heathrow Airport to shut down for the day, affecting an estimated 200,000 travelers. The incident marks the latest disruption to international air travel. According to OAG, which tracks global flight data, the world’s busiest airports in March 2025 are as follows: 1. Atlanta … Read more
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has retracted his earlier statement that Bronny James, the son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, doesn’t belong in the NBA as a rookie. After Bronny’s impressive 17-point performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, Smith admitted he might have been wrong about his initial assessment. Smith had previously expressed concerns that Bronny … Read more
Dairy Queen has announced its summer menu, featuring two new Blizzard flavors and three returning fan-favorite options. The new Mixing Bowl Mashup Blizzard combines brownie batter and cookie dough pieces with soft serve, while the Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake Blizzard features real cheesecake, chocolate chunks, and strawberry topping. The chain is also bringing back the Confetti … Read more
StubHub, a leading ticket resale marketplace, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange. The company’s move comes as investors gauge their sentiment towards the live events industry. The filing also sheds light on StubHub’s financial performance. In 2024, the company reported a $2.8 million loss on revenue of … Read more
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston’s two-year, $8 million contract deal makes him the lowest-paid starting quarterback in the NFL, outside of rookies under rookie contracts. The base salary suggests a “bridge” quarterback role. If the Giants decide to take a quarterback early, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders could be their top pick, possibly at No. 3 … Read more