Comedian Hannah Berner and her “Giggly Squad” podcast co-host Paige DeSorbo recently conducted interviews on the red carpet for Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party event. However, one interview with rapper Megan Thee Stallion sparked controversy among TikTok users. During the conversation, both women fawned over Megan’s music, speaking in platitudes and talking over the hip-hop star. … Read more
For the second year in a row, billionaire Michael Bloomberg has taken the top spot on the annual Philanthropy 50 list, with a reported $3.7 billion donated to charitable causes in 2024. The media mogul attributes his generosity to wanting to experience satisfaction from giving, saying “I’ve never understood people who wait until they die … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun to a three-year contract worth $51 million. The deal includes $34 million guaranteed at signing, and an additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators. This makes Baun one of the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL. Baun had a remarkable season in 2024, going from being a … Read more
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who launched on a short mission to the International Space Station last year but were stuck in space for nine months, are finally returning to Earth. Their return comes after they spent nearly a year aboard the orbiting laboratory. The crew’s homecoming is expected to take place on … Read more
Google has announced two new AI-powered scam detection features for calls and text messages on Android devices. The goal is to protect users from sophisticated scams that may seem harmless at first but can quickly turn into riskier territory. The first feature, scam detection for messages, is now enabled by default in Google’s Messages app. … Read more
European equities have outperformed US stocks this year by the largest margin since 2000, according to Morgan Stanley. European stocks have risen on hopes of increased defense spending and an end to the war in Ukraine, which could stimulate growth. The German DAX index has gained nearly 17% so far this year, while France’s CAC … Read more
The UK has proposed a “coalition of the willing” to help Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, with around 20 countries expressing interest in joining the effort. The plan, spearheaded by the UK and France, aims to uphold any ceasefire in the war-torn country. However, Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that such a … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are set to face off in a highly anticipated NBA matchup tonight at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game features an incredible lineup of talent, including LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown. The rivalry between the two teams is also intense, with both having … Read more
BigBear.ai Holdings Inc (BBAI) reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 43 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, narrowing from a loss of 14 cents in the same period last year. The company’s revenue rose 8% to $43.83 million, lower than the expected $54.48 million. The company posted a quarterly loss of $108.03 … Read more
A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that as little as 35 minutes of exercise per week can reduce the chance of dementia over a four-year timespan by an impressive 41%. The researchers discovered that even people who aren’t used to physical exertion at all can benefit from a … Read more