Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has been convicted of transportation under the Mann Act for hiring male escorts for his “freak-off” parties, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His lead defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, claims that the verdict was a victory for Combs, avoiding serious prison time. Combs faces up to four … Read more
The United States women’s team set a new world record with a time of 3:49.34 in the medley relay at the 2025 World Championships in Singapore. Led by Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske, the US team edged out Australia for gold. Regan Smith led the way off the block, touching in … Read more
A dramatic day at The Oval was marred by bad weather, as England’s hopes of a 3-1 series win were dashed. The home team had been cruising towards their target of 374, with only 35 runs required to seal the victory. However, a short rain shower at 5:29pm led to the umpires calling off play … Read more
The US Department of Justice initially blocked a $14 billion merger between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks, but US intelligence intervened to approve the deal as a national security measure. The concern was Huawei’s dominance in the global tech market, which posed a threat to US interests due to its ties to the Chinese … Read more
Bitcoin’s price dropped to $114,013 on Friday, causing over $200 million in liquidations of leveraged bullish positions. The decline has investors losing confidence after three straight weeks of failing to hold prices above $120,000. However, the current 6% premium for monthly futures is the lowest in four weeks, indicating weaker demand for leveraged bullish positions. … Read more
The global AI rivalry between the US and China has reached a critical juncture, with both nations investing heavily in artificial intelligence. While they appear to be pursuing different goals, experts warn of a dangerous game where either side’s advantage could lead to unpredictable consequences. US President-elect Donald Trump was told by OpenAI CEO Sam … Read more
NY Fed President John Williams shared his views on the labor market, inflation, and interest rates in a recent interview with Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos. The transcript of their conversation reveals Williams’ stance on resuming rate normalization. According to Williams, if data over the next two months aligns with recent trends, indicating some … Read more
Atlassian has laid off 150 employees through a pre-recorded video message from CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. The move has sparked criticism over its impersonal approach, particularly given the company’s values of direct communication and transparency. The restructuring affects Atlassian’s customer support and services team, with many roles to be replaced by artificial intelligence systems. The video … Read more
Orlando Bloom has spoken out about a satirical post suggesting he was on a date with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, amid rumors that his ex-partner Katy Perry is secretly seeing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The British actor’s reaction comes as speculation swirls around the alleged romance between Perry and Trudeau. However, it appears … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s latest trade deal with Japan, the EU, and South Korea has hit America’s biggest carmaker, Ford, hard. The Detroit-based company assembles 80% of its US-sold vehicles domestically but still relies on imported parts and aluminum, which now face punishing duties. The new tariffs will make it difficult for Ford to compete, … Read more