Wall Street eyes two potential stock-split candidates in 2025: Meta Platforms and Netflix. Both companies have seen significant growth since 2022, with Meta’s focus on artificial intelligence driving a 62% increase in operating earnings and Netflix’s ad-supported tier and password-sharing crackdown boosting subscriber growth. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been trading at $620, with median … Read more
A Filipino woman who spent nearly 15 years in an Indonesian prison for drug trafficking is set to return home under a last-minute reprieve. Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of smuggling heroin in 2010, was granted a stay of execution after her recruiter was arrested in the Philippines. Veloso’s case drew international attention and public outcry … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury during their Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns. The extent of the injury is unclear, but it’s uncertain whether he’ll be available for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs are currently 12-1 and hold the top seed in the AFC, but … Read more
Colorado star Travis Hunter’s win of the 2024 Heisman Trophy marks not only a remarkable achievement for himself but also a significant accomplishment for coach Deion Sanders. The win is a testament to Sanders’ ability to recruit and develop top talent, a skill that has been put to the test more than once. Hunter, who … Read more
Israel has agreed to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights, citing security threats from Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that strengthening the region is crucial for Israel’s state and security. The Golan Heights were captured by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War and annexed in 1981. Despite international condemnation, including from Saudi … Read more
Today’s Strands puzzle had a theme of determination, inspired by phrases like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Determination!” The goal was to find hidden words that fit this theme. Answers included FIRE, DRIVE, PASSION, PURPOSE, INTENSITY, DEVOTION, and the spangram GOGETTER. Strands uses the letters from the non-spangram answers to fill in the puzzle once … Read more
A heartbroken mother, Lauren Muckleroy, 44, recalled the exact moment she learned her entire immediate family had died in a car crash that left her with severe injuries. Lauren was driving from Fort Worth, Texas, to visit her parents’ home on November 23, 2023, when a drunk driver collided head-on with their car. The impact … Read more
Palantir’s stock has surged 343% in 2024, reaching high valuations from various angles. However, top investor Gary Alexander is urging caution, arguing that traditional valuations may not be relevant due to the company’s unpredictable growth patterns. Alexander, a 5-star TipRanks analyst, believes Palantir plays by its own rules and doesn’t fit the usual corporate mold. … Read more
Astronomers have identified 3200 Phaethon as the source of the annual Geminid meteor shower, which peaks on December 13. This near-Earth asteroid has a well-measured orbit and is recognized for its role in producing a significant portion of the Geminid meteor stream. Orbited by Earth every 1.4 years, Phaethon’s perihelion – or closest approach to … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently funded several studies focused on menopause and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), among other conditions affecting women’s health. To provide a comprehensive overview of these findings, Discover Women’s Health Research (DiscoverWHR), a new website launched by the NIH, offers detailed information. DiscoverWHR aims to facilitate access to federally … Read more