The US economy is experiencing a slowdown, with government data showing economic growth contracting for the first time in three years. The gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annualized rate of 0.3% in the first quarter, a sharper decline than predicted by most economists. This sharp contraction in GDP is a major red flag … Read more
Actor Robert De Niro expressed his love and support for his daughter Airyn, who recently revealed she is transgender, saying “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter.” He added that he believes in accepting people for who they are. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/01/entertainment/robert-de-niro-daughter-airyn
Former NFL star John Elway’s longtime agent, Jeff Sperbeck, has died following a golf cart accident in La Quinta, California. Sperbeck, 62, was injured on Saturday evening and passed away Wednesday due to his injuries. Elway described Sperbeck as “a wonderful father, husband, brother, son, and friend” and expressed his profound sadness at the loss … Read more
US President Donald Trump has lost two key advisors, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong, as they leave their posts amid the fallout from the Signalgate group chat scandal. The controversy erupted in March when it was revealed that Waltz had shared sensitive national security plans with a small group of … Read more
Eli Lilly’s stock fell sharply on Thursday morning, despite beating analyst expectations for its first-quarter earnings. The pharmaceutical giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.34 and revenue that rose 45% year-over-year to $12.73 billion. However, the company lowered its full-year profit forecasts due to “net losses on investments in equity securities” and IPR&D charges. … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease has reached a new milestone in the United States, with an estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older now affected by the condition, according to data from the Alzheimer’s Association. The majority of those affected are 75 years old or older, accounting for nearly three-fourths (74%) of the total. Younger adults, particularly … Read more
The Trump administration is concerned about Steve Witkoff’s ability to deal with Iran, Hamas, and Russia due to his handling of previous negotiations. Insiders described him as a “nice guy but a bumbling idiot” who should not be working alone. Witkoff was criticized for assuming that Iranian and Hamas leaders are motivated by a desire … Read more
Polygon, The Verge’s sister site focused on gaming and entertainment, has been sold to Valnet, a company behind brands like ScreenRant and Android Police. Some staff members will remain with the publication, while others have been let go due to the acquisition. Valnet, which owns 27 different brands covering topics such as gaming, sports, and … Read more
Looking for an edge in your dynasty rookie draft? Our expert consensus rankings provide a solid foundation, but we’ve also identified some hidden gems that might fly under the radar. In this article, we’ll dive into the top dynasty rookie picks that analysts love. Pat Fitzmaurice’s expert rankings have given us insight into the most … Read more
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning series-clinching win against the third-seeded Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Guard Anthony Edwards led the charge, mocking those who had predicted the Lakers would take the series in five games with his memorable phrase “Ant-Man, Superman, Lakers in five.” However, it was actually the Timberwolves who emerged … Read more