DF Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized Apple’s recent innovation efforts, including its Vision Pro headset, in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan. He stated that Apple hasn’t invented anything great in roughly two decades since the iPhone was created by Steve Jobs. Zuckerberg argued that if Apple stopped applying arbitrary rules, Meta’s profit would double. He … Read more
US stock indexes closed mostly higher on Monday, starting the new week on a positive note ahead of crucial jobs data later this week. The S&P 500 index gained 31.3 points, or 0.5%, while the NASDAQ Composite rose 237.6 points, or 1.2%. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was slightly down. The Federal Reserve’s top … Read more
The Detroit Auto Show is making its triumphant return, resuming its January dates with the annual Charity Preview event starting today. WXYZ will be live from the show floor on Friday at 7 p.m., bringing viewers the exclusive Red Carpet Charity Preview Special. WXYZ has been chosen as the official television partner of the event, … Read more
Tech giants Meta and Amazon are ending their diversity programs as part of a broader corporate trend to roll back initiatives criticized by conservatives. The moves come days after Meta ended its fact-checking program, also under fire from President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans. Meta cited a “shifting legal and policy landscape” in a memo to … Read more
The US Justice Department has added six corporate landlords to a lawsuit against RealPage, a company accused of using its property management software to maximize rent prices. The landlords include Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstone’s LivCor, Camden Property Trust, Cushman & Wakefield, Pinnacle Property Management Services, and Willow Bridge Property Company. The Justice Department claims … Read more
Guitar Center is providing significant support to the Los Angeles music community affected by the recent wildfires. The retailer’s Guitar Center Music Foundation will accept applications for special one-time grants to replace instruments and/or gear, with a deadline of February 28th, 2025. This initiative is exclusively available to Los Angeles-based musicians and music instruction programs. … Read more
Protesters in Romania’s capital have taken to the streets for the second time this month, demanding the resumption of a presidential election annulled by a top court last month. The demonstration on Sunday saw tens of thousands gather in Bucharest, waving flags and holding placards with slogans such as “Democracy is not optional” and “We … Read more
Sam Moore, one-half of the iconic R&B duo Sam & Dave, has passed away at the age of 89. According to Deadline, his cause of death was complications from recovering from surgery. Moore is best known for hits like “Soul Man,” “Hold On I’m Coming,” and “I Thank You.” He was a pioneer of soul … Read more
Ukraine has announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia, marking the first time North Korean troops have been taken alive since their deployment to assist Moscow’s war effort. The soldiers, who are wounded, were captured in the Kursk region of western Russia, where Ukrainian troops have been fighting to hold onto territory … Read more
Researchers have made a significant step forward in understanding Alzheimer’s disease by identifying a specific enzyme that may be responsible for triggering the condition. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, found that the enzyme tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) adds a special tag to tau protein, making it difficult for the brain to clear away unwanted … Read more