The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has closed its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak linked to raw onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which sickened over 100 people in 14 states. The outbreak resulted in 34 hospitalizations and one death. McDonald’s removed slivered onions from its menu on October 22, after the FDA … Read more
British actor Barry Keoghan has deactivates his Instagram account amid reports of a year-long romance ending with Sabrina Carpenter. In a statement posted to X, Keoghan expressed concern over the vitriol he’s received online, saying it’s “crossing a line” and affecting his family. He stated that messages including personal attacks on his appearance, character, and … Read more
Taylor Swift is set to bid farewell to her fans this weekend as the final notes of Karma are played in Vancouver. The Eras Tour, which has been a massive success with 149 shows in 53 cities and $2bn in ticket sales, will come to an end. For Swift, the tour has been a life-changing … Read more
Two stocks that have been making headlines this year are Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and CrowdStrike (CRWD), both of which have received attention from the artificial intelligence (AI) movement. While Palantir has seen its stock rise 287% in 2024, CrowdStrike’s reputation took a hit earlier this year after a security glitch caused widespread outages among its … Read more
US stocks continue to attract growth investors despite concerns over market volatility and steep valuations. The S&P 500 tracker has delivered a sterling total return of around 28% in the first 11 months of 2024, but active funds have outperformed, taking alternative approaches to investing. Several US mega-cap stocks dominate the market, with Apple, Microsoft, … Read more
Omnicom Group Inc. and Interpublic Group of Companies Inc., two major advertising firms, are nearing a merger that would create the world’s largest advertising company, according to reports. The deal is expected to significantly reshape the industry, with the combined entity boasting net revenue exceeding $20 billion – surpassing WPP’s $15.1 billion. This massive merger … Read more
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to consider lowering interest rates again, with a majority of experts predicting a cut between 4.25% and 4.5%. This would mark the FOMC’s third rate cut in as many months, following September and November reductions. The decision comes amid subdued inflation and softening job market trends. Recent … Read more
A small asteroid, C0WEPC5, with a diameter of no more than 70 centimeters, is on a collision course with Earth and expected to burn over Northern Siberia as soon as it enters the atmosphere. This marks only the 11th instance where an asteroid’s impact has been predicted ahead of time. Experts have reassured that the … Read more
The San Francisco Giants made a significant splash by signing a free agent player on Saturday, but could another major move be on the horizon? Coveted pitcher Roki Sasaki is expected to be posted during the upcoming MLB Winter Meetings, with the Giants among top clubs vying for his services. The 23-year-old right-hander had an … Read more
A strain of bird flu, specifically H5N1, has been detected in migratory birds passing through California, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The virus has also infected livestock and wildlife in several counties across the state. Recent tests have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, … Read more