Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed legislation aimed at prolonging benefits for Ukrainian refugees in the country, following his campaign promise to tighten welfare payments amid growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment among Poles. The veto affects approximately 1 million refugees who have settled in Poland since 2022. Under the current system, child benefit payments of €162 per … Read more
Fi, the pet tech company behind the popular smart dog collar, has launched a tiny clip-on GPS tracker called the Fi Mini. Weighing just 0.56 ounces (16 grams), it’s small enough to fit on your cat or small dog. The tracker provides real-time escape alerts and live tracking through its accompanying app. The Fi Mini … Read more
Paramount+ has added Oscar nominee Annette Bening to the cast of its Yellowstone spinoff series, ‘The Dutton Ranch’. The show will focus on Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser), who have moved to a new ranch after the end of the flagship series. Finn Little will reprise his role as Carter. Bening will play … Read more
The Pinault family, who own 29% of German sports brand Puma SE, is exploring options for the company amid a significant decline in its market value over the past year. The billionaire family has reached out to potential buyers and may be considering selling the company with the help of advisers. This move comes as … Read more
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi is sounding the alarm on the risk of a US recession. He warns that nearly 30% of states accounting for nearly a third of the country’s GDP are either in a recession or at high risk of entering one. The remaining states are experiencing growth, but with slowing rates. … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have begun cutting ties with several players ahead of Tuesday’s roster limit deadline. Quarterback Brett Rypien and Outside Linebacker Cam Gill had their contracts terminated. Nine other players, including rookies Keenan Garber and Silas Bolden, were waived. The move comes as the NFL’s 53-player roster size limit approaches quickly. The Vikings will … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers are just one season removed from their Super Bowl appearance, but their path back to glory hinges on quarterback Brock Purdy’s ability to stay sharp and lead the team to victory. With a loaded offense featuring elite talent like George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trent Williams, the 49ers are … Read more
Pop star Taylor Swift played a significant role in her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s new ESPN docuseries, “The Kingdom.” According to director Kristen Lappas, Swift approved all her image and likeness use for the six-part series. She was also described as “very supportive” of the project. Lappas stated that filmmakers did not interview Swift for the … Read more
Paramount+ has announced the latest addition to its Yellowstone universe with the addition of BAFTA and Golden Globe winner Annette Bening. She will star in the Beth and Rip spinoff series, titled The Dutton Ranch, alongside Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little. Bening will play Beulah Jackson, the powerful and cunning head of a … Read more
Cracker Barrel has responded to the backlash over its new logo and rebranding, acknowledging that it “could’ve done a better job” sharing its brand identity. The restaurant chain said its focus remains on food and customer experience, while maintaining its commitment to American values and traditions. The company’s decision to introduce a new logo removed … Read more