The S&P 500 index advanced 0.6% on Thursday, extending its winning streak to eight sessions, driven by strong quarterly earnings reports from tech giants Microsoft and Meta Platforms. Microsoft shares surged after the software company exceeded analysts’ forecasts with strong sales and profits in its cloud computing and AI businesses. The firm’s Intelligent Cloud segment … Read more
Elon Musk Visits White House, Promises to Cut Billions in Federal Spending. The billionaire entrepreneur met with US officials and threatened to “slash” the federal budget if his demands were not met. Musk’s comments came after a recent surge in the price of Dogecoin (DOGE), a cryptocurrency that has become closely tied to the billionaire’s … Read more
Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has stunned fans with a dramatic new look. During a recent interview on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” Hogan showcased a two-tone beard, paired with his signature mustache and mullet. The striking facial hair combination raised eyebrows and sparked social media conversations, with many questioning whether … Read more
US manufacturing activity has dropped to its lowest level in five months, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management. The institute’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 48.7 in April, below the previous month’s reading of 49. The PMI reading indicates that US manufacturing is experiencing contraction, with readings below 50 … Read more
Astronaut Don Pettit has returned from a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station, touching down in Kazakhstan on April 20 alongside two other cosmonauts. After 220 days of zero gravity, Pettit experienced severe physical effects upon re-entry, including “creaks and groans” and nausea. In a press conference, Pettit described his condition as feeling like … Read more
Elon Musk has expressed skepticism about the $2.5 billion Federal Reserve building renovation, calling it an “eyebrow-raiser” that warrants scrutiny. The Tesla CEO’s comments come as he exits his efforts to curb wasteful government spending. Musk cited his company DOGE’s supposed savings of $160 billion during its short operating life, highlighting the potential for cost … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked outrage at a recent town hall event by claiming that “fetus debris” in MMR vaccines is the reason why many people, including some religious groups like the Mennonites, refuse to get vaccinated. Kennedy’s claim has been disputed by medical professionals, who point out that viruses used to create … Read more
A settlement has been reached in the civil lawsuit between the City of Chicago and former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, according to a court document. The city sued Smollett in 2019 after prosecutors charged him with filing a false police report, seeking $130,000 to cover the cost of the investigation. Smollett was previously convicted on … Read more
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and WCW’s greatest promoter Eric Bischoff have joined forces 25 years after their iconic nWo run to launch an “unscripted” freestyle-wrestling league called Real American Freestyle. The league is promising a legitimate sports competition with high-impact moves designed to captivate modern audiences. Real American Freestyle aims to become a recognized sport, … Read more
Warcraft Rumble Season 14 is here with a plethora of new challenges and exciting features. The update introduces Heroic Molten Core, Friendly Duels, and the ability to unlock and upgrade Minis with the Split Leader Star Tomes. Players can also look forward to balance changes and bug fixes for various Minis, including Bloodmage Thalnos, Treants, … Read more