US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans for Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group to invest $100 billion in projects in the United States over the coming four years, focusing on artificial intelligence infrastructure. SoftBank’s CEO Masayoshi Son, a well-known risk-taker and early believer in technology, has pledged significant investments in the US since Trump’s 2016 … Read more
A British high court judge has sentenced Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool, the father and stepmother of murdered teenager Sara Sharif, to life in prison. Justice John Cavanagh handed down life sentences, with a minimum term of 40 years for Sharif and 33 years for Batool. However, Sharif’s paternal uncle, Faisal Malik, was found not … Read more
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) has seen its stock price surge over 40% in the past week, driven by better-than-expected earnings and outlook, as well as upgrades from major Wall Street institutions. The company recently reported its Q4 fiscal 2024 results, with revenues of $14.05 billion and earnings of $1.42 per share, beating consensus estimates. The … Read more
Five people are being sought by authorities after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a Burlington County store. The incident occurred at Dick’s Sporting Goods, where Mount Laurel police responded to a report of shoplifting on Friday around 4:45 p.m. According to the police, the suspects made off with $10,000 worth of … Read more
The narrative director of Borderlands 4 has hinted at a cut-back on the series’ signature toilet humor, which has been a hallmark of the franchise since its inception in 2009. Gearbox’s Sam Winkler expressed his criticism of Borderlands 3’s excessive toilet humor, saying he remains “firm” in his stance. The shift in tone is evident … Read more
Gearbox’s latest game promises to be its most ambitious yet, with narrative director Sam Winkler hinting at a more serious tone compared to previous titles. In response to fan concerns about the series’ typical humour, Winkler stated that Borderlands 4 will not feature “skibidi” quotes or toilet humour reminiscent of the last game. Winkler described … Read more
A bomb attack in Moscow killed Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov, leading commander of Russia’s nuclear forces. The attack targeted Kirillov as he left a residential block. An explosive device hidden in an electric scooter was detonated, killing Kirillov and his aide. Video footage confirms the incident. Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation into the … Read more
The Federal Reserve is likely to slow its interest rate cuts next year as inflation pressures remain elevated, according to economists and Fed officials. At this week’s meeting, policymakers are expected to reduce the benchmark rate by a quarter-point to around 4.3%, which would be below the four-decade high reached in July 2023. The decision … Read more
The highly anticipated animated film based on the hit Australian series “Bluey” is set for a global theatrical release in 2027. BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios have partnered to bring the movie to theaters worldwide, followed by availability on Disney+ and streaming services in Australia. The film is written and directed by Joe Brumm, … Read more
Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN) stock jumped 20.7% on Monday after the company reported positive results in a clinical trial for its treatment of thyroid eye disease, a condition that causes eye swelling. The trial showed significant improvements in patients who received Viridian’s veligrotug, with 56% experiencing an improvement in proptosis (eye swelling) and 32% achieving complete … Read more