Music streaming service Napster has been sold to tech commerce company Infinite Reality for $207 million. The startup aims to transform Napster into a social music platform where artists can connect with fans and better monetize their work. According to CEO Jon Vlassopulos, the internet is evolving rapidly, but music streaming services have remained stagnant. … Read more
GameStop’s (GME) stock surged over 6% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following the approval of a plan to buy bitcoin with its cash holdings. The company’s board has unanimously approved an update to its investment policy, adding bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. This move comes about a month after CNBC reported GameStop was exploring … Read more
A 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has died under investigation, authorities in Costa Rica said. Miller Gardner was found dead in his hotel room on Friday morning with no air passages obstructed and traces of vomit. The Quepos and Parrita office of Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department is investigating the … Read more
Chinese officials have spoken out against the sale of ports in the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, sending shares in the Hong Kong-based conglomerate that owns the ports plummeting. The move is seen as a sharp criticism of the deal, which could potentially scupper it. CK Hutchison plans to offload 46 ports … Read more
Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal was severely beaten at the hands of Jewish settlers outside his home in Hebron, West Bank. Ballal said he started filming before returning home and trying to block settlers from entering his house. However, they attacked him, hitting him with guns. “I feel, when they attack me, I will lose my … Read more
A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session reveals a potential link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and an increased risk of heart disease, including coronary artery disease. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 250,000 patients across seven global studies conducted between 2011 and 2024. The study found that patients who test … Read more
A Palestinian documentary director was brutally attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Susiya. Hamdan Ballal, one of four directors of Oscar-winning film “No Other Land,” was beaten and handed over to soldiers. The incident sparked anger worldwide, with many condemning the violence. According to eyewitnesses, a group of Israeli settlers, … Read more
The U.S. is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with nearly 400 confirmed cases reported as of 2025, surpassing the total number of cases seen in any year since 2019. This outbreak marks the first major incident of its kind in recent years. Gabriel Benavidez, an epidemiologist at Baylor University in Texas, notes that while … Read more
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is already known for its association with several cancers, but a new study has found that it may also significantly increase the risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease. Analyzing data from nearly 250,000 people worldwide, researchers discovered that HPV-positive individuals were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, even after accounting … Read more
The US intelligence community has issued a report stating that China aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030, posing a significant threat to national security. The report also highlights China’s military modernization efforts, particularly its capabilities for potential conflicts with Taiwan. China is enhancing its military capabilities, including those related to … Read more