Israel's security cabinet will meet to decide on a full military takeover of Gaza, currently 75% occupied by Israeli forces. Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly favors this, believing it necessary to destroy Hamas and free hostages, despite warnings from military chiefs about potential catastrophic consequences for hostages and civilians. ...
Skydance Media's $8 billion merger with Paramount Global is complete, forming Paramount, a Skydance Corporation. David Ellison, now chairman and CEO, aims to achieve $2 billion in cost synergies, exceeding expectations through a unified technology platform. The restructuring creates three divisions: studios, direct-to-consumer, and TV media. Paramount...
Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase highlighted upcoming indie games for the Switch and Switch 2. The presentation focused on smaller titles, showcasing a variety of genres and release dates, some available immediately. While highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong was absent, playable demos will be at Gamescom, suggesting...
Intel stock fell 5% after President Trump called for CEO Lip-Bu Tan's immediate resignation via Truth Social. Trump cited unspecified conflicts, while Senator Cotton questioned Tan's ties to Chinese companies and a past Cadence Design case. Tan, appointed in March, is attempting to reverse Intel's declining sales. Intel...
Palestinian activists Eid and Awdah Hathaleen, arriving in the US on valid visas for a speaking tour, were denied entry and detained, then deported. Awdah Hathaleen was later murdered by a settler, Yinon Levi, in their village of Umm al Khair, Masafer Yatta, amidst escalating ethnic cleansing threats. ...
Multiple explosions and fires hit Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions early Thursday morning following a large-scale drone attack. An oil refinery in Afipsky and a military unit in Slavyansk-on-Kuban were reportedly targeted, with significant fires resulting. The Surovikino railway station in the Volgograd region was also hit, causing...
The Philadelphia Eagles, reigning Super Bowl champions, begin their preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 7th at 7:30 PM ET. While the starters' participation is uncertain, the game offers a chance to evaluate backup quarterback Tanner McKee and the receiving corps' depth. Young defensive players will showcase...
Jonathan Edwards' 1995 triple jump world record of 18.29 meters, set in Gothenburg, Sweden, remains one of track and field's longest-standing records. He wore sunglasses to mask his fear before the competition, unexpectedly breaking his own world record twice. Edwards attributes his record to a unique combination of...
TikTok is seeing a surge in popularity of budget-friendly recipes as food costs rise. Influencers like Matthew Bounds (@YourBarefootNeighbor) and Kiki Ruff (Recession Recipes Lady) share simple, affordable recipes, attracting millions of followers. Bounds has used his platform to raise significant funds for food banks, highlighting the community...
Eli Lilly exceeded second-quarter earnings expectations, driven by strong sales of its weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Revenue reached $15.56 billion, surpassing forecasts. The company raised its 2025 sales guidance to $60-$62 billion, reflecting strong growth. While late-stage trial data for its obesity pill, orforglipron,...
