Actress Blake Lively has hired Nick Shapiro, the CIA’s former deputy chief of staff, to manage her public image amid an ongoing lawsuit with co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The decision comes as Lively faces allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation from Baldoni. In December, Lively accused Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign against her … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to finalize a free-trade agreement between the European Union and India this year. During her recent two-day visit to New Delhi, von der Leyen emphasized the importance of a closer alliance with India, highlighting enhanced cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, security, and defense. … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dropped cases against several companies, including Capital One, Rocket Homes, and a student loan servicer. The bureau had previously accused these companies of hurting consumers. In January, the CFPB sued Capital One for allegedly cheating millions of customers out of billions of dollars in interest payments. However, just … Read more
Intel, the struggling chipmaker, has pushed back the opening of its Ohio chip manufacturing facility from 2025 to 2030. The company’s second plant is now expected to be completed by 2031 and start production the following year. This delay comes as Intel continues to invest in its U.S. sites and adapts to market demand. Intel, … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system, instead awarding the work to Elon Musk’s Starlink. This move has raised concerns among lawmakers and industry experts about potential conflicts of interest and corruption. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/26/musk-starlink-doge-faa-verizon
The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for a few more weeks, with both parties agreeing to avoid a ceasefire collapse. However, a permanent agreement remains elusive, with phase two of the deal still in negotiations. The initial six-week peace agreement, which took effect on January 19th, paused hostilities and promised the release … Read more
The State Bar of California is launching a forensic investigation into the leak of its new exam questions, which were posted online shortly after the test’s launch on February 25. The probe comes amid widespread criticism and numerous complaints from examinees about issues with proctors, connectivity, and submission problems. Meanwhile, a group of applicants has … Read more
The US housing market is facing a crisis as pending home sales have reached an all-time low, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In January, month-on-month sales dropped 4.6% to a score of 70.6, with pending transactions also dropping 5.2%. This decline is attributed to historically high prices and elevated … Read more
Mars has long fascinated observers with its striking red hue. New research from multiple space agencies suggests that iron in the planet’s rocks is primarily responsible for this distinctive color. However, scientists still don’t fully understand why the surface appears red. A new study by Adomas Valantinas, a postdoctoral researcher at Brown University, sheds light … Read more
Austria will remain part of the European Sky Shield Initiative and increase its defense spending to 2% of its GDP annually under the new coalition government, which took office on Thursday. The far-right Freedom Party had previously announced plans to exit the German-founded air defense project, but negotiations with the conservative People’s Party have failed. … Read more