Protests against the Gaza war prevented Israeli tourists from disembarking on the Greek island of Syros, prompting the cruise ship to leave without its passengers. Over 150 protesters gathered at the port, unfurling Palestinian flags and calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza. The protesters, who displayed banners reading “Stop the Genocide” and … Read more
Tesla’s second-quarter earnings revealed slightly missed estimates for sales and profit, with free cash flow plummeting by 89% from the same period last year. The company attributed its declining car sales to a “rough patch” ahead, citing the expiration of EV tax credits in the US as a contributing factor. In an effort to bolster … Read more
The NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” (GMFB) crew weighed in on various topics, including Micah Parsons’ contract situation with the Dallas Cowboys, Trevon Diggs’ deal with the team, and which players will bounce back from injury in 2025. The crew also discussed Jamaal Charles’ favorite training camp moment, quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s first season as a … Read more
A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego has found a link between inflammation, cellular stress and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type of pancreatic cancer. The study’s findings could help increase the rate at which PDAC is caught early enough to prevent it becoming life-threatening. Pancreatic cancer generally … Read more
GE Vernova’s shares surged over 15% to a new all-time high after the power equipment maker reported strong quarterly results, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue for the three months ended June 30 increased 11% year-over-year to $9.11 billion, driven by strong demand for power and electrification solutions. CEO Scott Strazik attributed the growth to “accelerated electrification” … Read more
The New Orleans Saints are gearing up for an intense training camp battle at the quarterback position, and the competition is already heating up. With Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener vying for the top spot, it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge as the QB1 come Week 1. Rattler took first-team reps on Day … Read more
Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York Mellon have partnered to create a platform that allows institutional investors to buy tokenized money market funds, marking a significant step forward in the digitization of the $7.1 trillion industry. The move enables clients of BNY, the world’s largest custody bank, to invest in money market funds whose … Read more
Venus Williams proved that age is just a number, beating top-35 player Peyton Stearns in a thrilling 6-3, 6-4 victory. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion walked onto the stadium court as if it was rising on her career, despite not playing a WTA Tour match since March of 2024 and having not won one … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a U-turn on his anti-corruption bill, which sparked fierce protests and international condemnation in Ukraine and abroad. The decision comes after weeks of public outcry and pressure from Western allies. Zelenskyy’s about-face was prompted by widespread protests across Ukraine, with demonstrators calling for the restoration of independence for anti-corruption … Read more
The upcoming FX series Alien: Earth brings a new level of excitement to the franchise, with its groundbreaking visual effects and emphasis on iconic Xenomorphs. Set in 2120, the show follows Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold corporations as they navigate a world dominated by humans, cyborgs, synthetics, and hybrids. Hybrid robots infused with human … Read more