YouTube star and professional wrestler Logan Paul made a thinly-veiled reference to former UFC Champion Conor McGregor during a recent appearance, rekindling their ongoing rivalry. Paul, who is on a European tour with the WWE, stopped by John Cena’s segment on SmackDown to build up to their upcoming match in Paris next week. In an … Read more
US-based pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) and Eli Lilly (LLY.N) plan to launch weight-loss pills next year, which will likely be priced in line with their current injectable drugs. The pills are designed to meet patient needs and widen access to the market, particularly for those averse to injections. Novo’s Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound, administered … Read more
A severe heat wave is sweeping across five western US states, with millions of residents warned to avoid prolonged sun exposure due to extreme temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued multiple Extreme Heat Warnings covering areas in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Nevada. Dangerously high temperatures are expected through the weekend and into early … Read more
As vice president of general economics and trade at the Cato Institute, Scott Lincicome argues that President Trump’s 10% stake in struggling semiconductor company Intel represents a dangerous intrusion of government into private enterprise. This move contradicts American ideals of limited government intervention and private sector freedom. The Cato Institute’s stance is rooted in its … Read more
A heat wave is impacting more than 30 million people across the West, with extreme heat warnings in effect for cities including Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Temperatures will soar near 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Seattle on Sunday afternoon and reach the upper 90s in Portland. The heat advisory affects Riverside and … Read more
In preparation for its highly anticipated product launch event, Apple is set to unveil a three-year plan to revolutionize its iconic iPhone lineup. This significant overhaul marks a major turning point in the company’s strategy, with details yet to be revealed. Separately, Apple has been exploring potential partnerships with Google to integrate Gemini into its … Read more
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has become a contentious issue on Wall Street after President Donald Trump accused the agency of “rigging” its July labor report and firing its chief, Erika McEntarfer. Investors like Philip Petursson, who relies on the BLS data for his investing recommendations at IG Wealth Management, are now opting … Read more
A photo posted by an Australian car import company, Cult and Classic, may have revealed the location of Forza Horizon 6. The post showed a developer taking photos with a kei-model car, which is typically found in Japan. Kei cars are not sold in the US, prompting speculation that the next Forza game will be … Read more
Major US retailers including McDonald’s, Target, Kohl’s, and Pizza Hut are slashing prices to drive foot traffic, as tariffs threaten to push prices higher and cash-strapped households pull back. The move comes as lower-income households disproportionately trade down or pause spending. To combat the economic strain, companies such as McDonald’s, Target, and Kohl’s are expanding … Read more
Ukraine marked its 34th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union on Sunday, with the country facing ongoing tensions with Russia. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that he believes Russia has made significant concessions to end the conflict. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denied plans … Read more