Gina Carano and Disney Settle Lawsuit Amid Cancel Culture Concerns

Gina Carano, a former mixed martial artist turned actress, has settled a federal lawsuit filed against her by Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company. Carano claimed she was wrongfully terminated from her role in “The Mandalorian” after expressing conservative views on social media. The settlement, details of which have not been made public, marks a … Read more

Eli Lilly Shares Plummet Despite Strong Q2 Results

Eli Lilly delivered strong second-quarter results, beating Wall Street expectations with a 38% year-over-year revenue increase to $15.56 billion and a 61% surge in adjusted earnings per share to $6.31. However, the company’s experimental daily weight-loss pill orforglipron underperformed in a late-stage trial, causing shares to tumble over 14%. Despite this setback, investors are not … Read more

WWE Announces New PLE Deal with ESPN

WWE announced a new partnership deal with ESPN that includes live coverage and programming on the PLE (Pay-Per-View) event, Clash in Paris. The announcement marks a significant move by WWE to expand its reach and bring its content to a wider audience. The partnership includes regular SmackDown episodes and exclusive matches at upcoming events, including … Read more

Acela’s High-Speed Upgrade Hits Northeast Corridor

Amtrak is set to launch its new high-speed “NextGen” Acela trains on August 28, serving Boston, New York, Washington D.C., and other major cities in the Northeast Corridor. The first five NextGen trains will enter service initially, with a total of 28 new trains expected to be operational by 2027. The upgraded fleet boasts top … Read more

NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell Dies at 97

Jim Lovell, a legendary astronaut who commanded the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission in 1970, has passed away at the age of 97. Born on March 25, 1928, Lovell was a decorated Navy pilot and officer, astronaut, leader, and space explorer. Lovell’s career took off after being selected to command Apollo 13, which would have marked … Read more

NFL Teams Make Moves Ahead of Season

The latest transactions in the National Football League (NFL) have been compiled on NFL.com’s transaction hub, providing fans with up-to-date information. Here are the key moves from around the league. Teams listed in alphabetical order include several teams that recently made roster adjustments. Bilhal Kone is out for the season due to injury, while Keonta … Read more

Stocks Soar as Apple and Tariffs Take Center Stage

The S&P 500 rose above its July 28 record close on Friday, finishing just shy of it. The Nasdaq also reached a new record closing high. This week’s gains were driven by tariff headlines and Apple’s success in appeasing President Donald Trump with a large US investment commitment. Apple stock led the way higher, surging … Read more

Trump Order Opens 401(k) Plans to Bitcoin Investments

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to be included in 401(k) retirement plans. This move could channel billions of dollars into digital assets through regulated investment products. The roughly $8 trillion held in 401(k) accounts is a large untapped market for crypto exposure. … Read more