New York Jets backup quarterback Jordan Travis is retiring from football due to a gruesome leg injury sustained in 2023 while playing for Florida State. The 25-year-old had hoped to recover fully, but his left leg has not regained its strength. Despite efforts to rehabilitate, doctors have advised him to end his career. Travis was … Read more
Starbucks’ quarterly sales have continued to fall, putting pressure on the company’s new management to boost growth. Despite progress in reviving sales, same-store sales declined by 1% in the quarter ended March 30, missing Wall Street estimates. This disappointing result comes as a sputtering economy adds to the challenges faced by the coffee chain. The … Read more
Persona, a San Francisco-based identity verification platform provider, has secured $200 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $2 billion. Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital led the round, joined by existing investors including BOND, Coatue, First Round Capital, and Index Ventures. The funds will be used to expand operations and development efforts. Led … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens have declined the fifth-year option on center Tyler Linderbaum, but intend to keep him after he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March. The decision not to pick up Linderbaum’s option is based on its high financial commitment, rather than his performance on the field. Linderbaum, 25, has quickly become one of … Read more
Arizona Commerce Secretary Erika Smith mistakenly referred to Arizona State University (ASU) and Grand Canyon University (GCU) as community colleges in a recent phone call. The error occurred when she contacted the Admissions office of each institution, but for unknown reasons, her department’s information was outdated. ASU is actually one of the largest universities in … Read more
Guy Ritchie is set to direct Road House 2 at Amazon MGM Studios, with Jake Gyllenhaal on board to reprise his role as Dalton. The film’s plot details are under wraps, but the news was first announced during Amazon’s Upfronts presentation. Will Beall has penned the script, with Charles Roven and Alex Gartner producing for … Read more
Activision has made significant changes to its once-revered Call of Duty franchise. The upcoming Season 03 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, launching on May 1, features a new playable operator – Seth Rogen. This move marks a shift away from the gritty realism and military badassery that defined classic COD games. The … Read more
Colman Domingo’s meteoric rise to stardom is often attributed to his brilliant performance in Rustin, a biopic of Bayard Rustin. However, his journey to the Hollywood A-list was also fueled by his masterful embracing of Black dandyism. Dandyism, a style that deliberately evokes political and historical ideas while showcasing charisma, has been a staple of … Read more
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) has backed a coalition deal with the conservatives, paving the way for election winner Friedrich Merz to become chancellor on May 6. The party nominated its leader Lars Klingbeil as finance minister in a move aimed at reviving Europe’s largest economy. In a vote that ended just before midnight, 84% of … Read more
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna died under mysterious circumstances while in Russian captivity, with evidence of torture and organs removal. According to a joint media report by The Washington Post, The Guardian, Ukrainska Pravda, and iStories, forensic examination revealed numerous signs of torture and ill-treatment. These included broken ribs, neck injuries, and possible electric shock marks. … Read more