The International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) has arrested former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on a warrant issued by the court. However, questions over jurisdiction complicate the matter. Duterte was taken into custody at the Villamor Air Base in Manila and later flown to The Hague, where he will make an initial appearance before I.C.C. judges. He … Read more
A breakthrough in HIV prevention has brought hope to millions worldwide with a groundbreaking annual injection that could offer year-long protection. Researchers have successfully passed an early safety trial, demonstrating the drug lenacapavir’s potential as a long-lasting form of prevention. Currently, individuals at risk of HIV must take daily pills or receive injections every eight … Read more
Dollar General (DG) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter sales, but missed profit estimates due to costs from a store portfolio review. The retailer posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.87 on revenue of $10.30 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of $1.52 EPS and $10.26 billion in revenue. The company plans to close 96 stores, including 45 pOpshelf locations, … Read more
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has defended President Trump’s economic policies, saying they are worth it even if they lead to a recession. In an interview with CBS News, Lutnick stated that the policies produce revenues, growth, and factory builds in the US. He attributed potential economic downturns to “Biden nonsense” and claimed that countries … Read more
US Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed skepticism over a new vaccine study proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), citing conflicting promises from Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Despite Kennedy’s pledge to keep Cassidy informed on vaccine policy, Cassidy questioned whether the CDC truly intends to conduct the … Read more
A woman who accused Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy of attacking her has been granted a protective order against him. Tia Jones, who filed the complaint, is cooperating with law enforcement as they investigate the incident. Jones’ attorney stated that she wants to speak out and seek justice for herself. Worthy was arrested … Read more
Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag” is a sleek spy thriller that doubles as a sizzling marital drama, following George (Michael Fassbender) and his wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett), both high-level operatives at London’s National Cyber Security Centre. The 93-minute film takes place mainly in crisply composed interiors, where the camera trails George into and out of a … Read more
Europa, the sixth largest satellite of Jupiter, holds secrets about the existence of life beyond Earth. Discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610, this icy moon boasts a unique surface with cracks and lines, indicating dynamic geological processes. What makes Europa fascinating is its potential for hosting a vast subsurface ocean, which could contain twice as … Read more
Barclays former CEO Jes Staley is defending himself against a proposed financial services ban, claiming he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s “monstrous activities”. Staley, 68, told the London Upper Tribunal that he had no idea about Epstein’s sex trafficking allegations and denied misleading regulators over their relationship. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) alleges that Staley … Read more
Meta has won a legal victory against a former employee, Sarah Wynn-Williams, who published an explosive memoir about alleged sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior by senior executives during her time at the company. An arbitrator temporarily prohibited Ms. Wynn-Williams from promoting or further distributing copies of the book. The dispute centers on allegations made … Read more