Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will reinstate high tariffs on August 1st if trade deals aren't finalized. This reverses a previous tariff pause and contradicts earlier statements from President Trump regarding a July 9th deadline. The administration will send letters to trading partners outlining new...
Sean "Diddy" Combs was acquitted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges but convicted on prostitution-related charges. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, employed a blunt trial strategy, openly acknowledging Combs' flaws, which resonated with the jury. While the acquittals were a significant victory, Combs remains jailed awaiting sentencing on the...
A historic seven-team NBA trade, sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, was finalized on Sunday. The complex deal also involved the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Minnesota Timberwolves, with multiple players and draft picks changing teams. The trade, initially...
Amazon's Prime Day sale starts July 8th, offering deep discounts on electronics, home goods, and more. Anker products feature prominently, with deals on earbuds, projectors, speakers, and smart home devices. However, note a recent Anker power bank recall; check for replacements. Other retailers, like Walmart, are also...
Brex, a corporate credit card company, initially struggled with slow AI tool procurement. Their months-long pilot process proved ineffective, leading to a complete overhaul. Brex now uses a faster data processing agreement framework and a "superhuman product-market-fit test," empowering employees to choose tools. Engineers receive a $50...
Katy Perry was photographed in a bikini on a yacht trip, sparking rumors. However, she was reportedly with a close male friend, Michael Kives, and venture capitalist Ben Schwerin. Orlando Bloom, Perry's ex-partner, was also present, although not pictured. The pair recently announced their amicable split, focusing...
White House economic advisor Stephen Miran stated that some countries negotiating trade deals with the U.S. in good faith might receive tariff deadline extensions. While he wouldn't specify which countries, he mentioned positive talks with Europe and India. Miran expressed optimism about additional deals before President Trump's deadline....
Most Americans mistakenly believe Medicare covers long-term care, leading to inadequate planning for its substantial costs. Long-term care, needed by over 80% of people, can cost thousands monthly. The misconception stems from confusion between Medicare (covering short-term care) and Medicaid (covering long-term care for the impoverished). Few...
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a broken leg and dislocated ankle during their Club World Cup loss to Paris St-Germain. The injury occurred in a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Musiala underwent surgery in Munich after the incident. Bayern's...
Dakota Johnson, at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, revealed details about her directorial debut, a film close to her heart, co-created with Vanessa Burghardt. Johnson, also promoting her roles in "Materialists" and "Splitsville," discussed her production philosophy, emphasizing healthy collaborations and avoiding toxic sets. She shared her evolving...
