Disney's fiscal third-quarter earnings report is anticipated on Wednesday, with Wall Street focusing on its streaming, TV, movies, and theme parks. Analysts predict earnings per share of $1.47 and revenue of $23.73 billion. The launch of ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service, priced at $29.99 per month, is a key...
Shea Langeliers hit three home runs and had five hits in the Athletics' 16-7 victory over the Nationals. Langeliers, batting leadoff for the first time, became only the fourth catcher with multiple three-homer games. JJ Bleday also contributed four hits and six RBIs for Oakland. The Nationals,...
Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys linebacker, requested a trade last week but continues to attend team practices, though his participation has been inconsistent. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed uncertainty about Parsons playing in the season opener, citing Parsons' decision as a significant factor. While Parsons has participated in team...
Late-night hosts like John Oliver and Jon Stewart are openly criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza, particularly the ongoing starvation, while mainstream US media outlets and politicians remain largely silent or downplay the situation. This silence is attributed to a climate of fear surrounding pro-Palestinian speech and the influence of...
The "Naked Gun" reboot, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, opened strongly. Writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand discussed the film's numerous references to the original movies, including a subtle nod to O.J. Simpson and an Elon Musk-inspired villain. They addressed fan concerns about potentially offending Musk, explaining...
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is in talks with investors for a share sale valuing the company at a staggering $500 billion. This would surpass SpaceX to make OpenAI the world's most valuable private tech company. The move follows a recent $40 billion funding round that valued OpenAI...
Following an assault on a Department of Government Efficiency staffer, President Trump threatened federal takeover of Washington D.C. Two 15-year-olds were arrested, but multiple suspects remain at large. Trump cited rising crime, though official figures show a 26% decrease in violent crime year-over-year. Elon Musk supported Trump's...
Asian markets saw gains, fueled by optimism over potential US-Japan auto tariff reductions. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.3%, with Japan's Topix Index up 1%. Toyota surged 2.2% ahead of its earnings report. Oil prices rebounded after a four-day decline, while the dollar weakened slightly. US...
Two Chinese nationals, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, were arrested in California for illegally exporting millions of dollars worth of advanced AI chips, including Nvidia's H100, to China. Their company, ALX Solutions, allegedly used Malaysia and Singapore to evade US export controls implemented in 2022. The DOJ investigation...
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard fractured a small bone in his hand during practice. No surgery is needed, but he'll miss at least three weeks, impacting his preseason development. Veteran Aaron Rodgers remains the projected Week 1 starter. The injury is a setback for Howard, a...
