Robinhood, once embroiled in controversy over its handling of meme stocks and gamified trading, has emerged as a leading traditional broker for crypto trading, particularly in meme coins. The company’s fourth-quarter results show that cryptocurrencies generated $358 million in revenue, accounting for 35% of the firm’s net revenues. Dogecoin, the eighth most valuable crypto with … Read more
France has proposed replacing Israeli forces with United Nations peacekeepers, including French troops, at key points in southern Lebanon by February 18. The move aims to ensure Israel leaves the country by the original deadline. A truce deal brokered by the US in November granted Israeli troops 60 days to withdraw from the area, which … Read more
US consumer watchdog is laying off employees beyond its probationary staff, sources reveal. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) told to stop work in a fresh round of dismissals, coinciding with an employee union and NAACP suing the administration. The layoffs target “term” employees, who are entitled to job protections under their contracts. This move … Read more
Austin Cindric edged out Erik Jones on the final lap to win the second Duel at Daytona International Speedway. Cindric’s No. 2 Team Penske Ford led a Ford blockade and outran Jones’ No. 43 Toyota, which was pushed by Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford. As a few cars wrecked behind them, Buescher finished fifth with … Read more
Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show drew a massive audience of 133.5 million viewers, surpassing even last year’s headliner Usher’s 123.4 million viewers. The performance, which aired on Apple Music and was produced by Roc Nation and the NFL, broke the previous record for most-watched halftime show. The show featured a star-studded lineup, … Read more
President Trump’s plans to escalate his use of tariffs on the country’s biggest trading partners have raised concerns among economists that they may worsen inflation, despite claims by some that the measures would actually help curb prices. New inflation data has shown price pressures intensifying, with many experts warning that tariffs could add as much … Read more
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel recently criticized Donald Trump during a live TV broadcast, calling out the president’s lack of self-awareness and making light of his behavior. In reference to a clip from Truth Social, where Trump claimed he knows what makes a bully, Kimmel joked that Trump seems more like a “bully” himself due to his … Read more
UK Foreign Secretary Keir Starmer has found himself caught between two warring world leaders, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, after the US President’s phone call with Russia sparked a diplomatic crisis. The sudden shift in Trump’s stance on Ukraine joining Nato highlights the UK’s delicate balancing act. Trump announced that Ukraine would no longer join … Read more
CVS Health’s stock has surged over 45% this year, outperforming rivals Walgreens and UnitedHealth Group. The company’s shares plummeted last year due to higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit, but analysts are now optimistic about its ability to navigate the challenge moving forward. The upbeat quarterly results may signal brighter days ahead for CVS, … Read more
Reports that Kanye West and Bianca Censori are headed for divorce have been “entirely false,” their longtime rep, Milo Yiannopoulos, told The Hollywood Reporter. Yiannopoulos stated that the couple is set to enjoy Valentine’s Day together in Los Angeles and will make announcements about their private life directly. Contrary to recent reports, Kanye West and … Read more