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The 2025 ESPY Awards, hosted by Shane Gillis, celebrated top athletes. Saquon Barkley led nominations, with Simone Biles, Shohei Ohtani, and others receiving multiple nods. Awards included the Icon Award (Diana Taurasi &…
AMD stock surged over 9% this week, fueled by optimism surrounding the potential resumption of MI308 chip exports to China. The US Commerce Department's review of export license applications prompted the rally. AMD's sto…
Universal and Christopher Nolan are breaking new ground in Hollywood marketing. Tickets for Nolan's upcoming film, "The Odyssey," went on sale a full year in advance, exclusively for IMAX 70mm screenings. This unpreceden…
The 2025 ESPY Awards celebrated top athletes and moments. Stars like Simone Biles, Lamar Jackson, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander graced the red carpet. WNBA legend Diana Taurasi and soccer star Alex Morgan received Icon Awa…
A New York judge dismissed Blake Lively's claims against Texas-based PR specialist Jed Wallace, citing lack of jurisdiction. Lively accused Wallace of participating in a smear campaign orchestrated by Justin Baldoni's PR…
Lee Corso, a College GameDay icon, received a heartfelt tribute at the ESPYS, one month before his final appearance on the show. Corso, who announced his retirement earlier this summer after 38 years, expressed gratitude…
South Korea's Supreme Court has definitively cleared Samsung's de facto head, Lee Jae-yong, of all fraud charges related to a 2015 merger. This concludes a years-long legal battle stemming from accusations of stock and a…
SpaceX aims to launch its tenth Starship test flight in approximately three weeks, around August 4th. This follows the previous launch on May 27th, resulting in a 69-day gap between flights. The previous launch resulted …
The Trump administration plans a $31 billion overhaul of the US air traffic control system, focusing on equipment upgrades. However, air traffic controllers report severe staffing shortages leading to mandatory overtime,…
Rumors suggest Apple's iPhone Fold may be more affordable than initially anticipated, potentially priced around $1800 instead of over $2000. This is based on UBS analysis showing lower-than-expected production costs. Fur…
A new hydrothermal explosion created a 13-foot diameter, 1-foot deep blue water pool in Yellowstone's Porcelain Basin. Geologists discovered the pool in April, formed between December 2024 and February 2025 via multiple …
iOS 26 introduces significant updates, most notably the Liquid Glass redesign for all compatible iPhones. However, several AI-powered features, including live translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone; enhanced screen…
Following online bullying targeting its cast, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" issued a PSA warning fans against hate speech, harassment, and doxxing, threatening bans from the show's community. This follows similar warnings…
Austin, Texas, is experiencing a dramatic shift from severe drought to rising reservoir levels. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened floodgates on Lake Buchanan for the first time since 2019 to manage the exc…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed a $31.5 billion price tag for a new national air traffic control system, requiring additional congressional funding beyond the initial $12.5 billion. The project, aiming for c…
Box office projections show a challenging weekend for new releases. James Gunn's "Superman" is expected to see a significant drop in its second weekend, grossing around $60 million. Paramount's "Smurfs" reboot, starring …
Scale AI, a leading AI data labeling company, announced layoffs affecting 14% of its workforce (around 200 employees) and 500 contractors. This restructuring, following Meta's recent multi-billion dollar investment and a…
Dan Rivera, a 54-year-old paranormal investigator and lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died suddenly on Sunday in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Rivera was leading a tour featuring t…
Former President Barack Obama appeared on his wife Michelle and brother-in-law Craig Robinson's podcast, "IMO," addressing recent divorce rumors. The Obamas jokingly dismissed the speculation, emphasizing their strong ma…
US stocks experienced volatility Wednesday following reports that President Trump might fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Initially, the S&P 500 dropped but later rebounded after Trump denied the reports, alth…
Central New York is under a heat advisory from 11 AM due to high temperatures and dew points, making it feel near 100 degrees. Early afternoon showers are expected, with severe thunderstorms possible after 5 PM. Thursday…
James Gunn's "Superman" debuted with a $220 million worldwide opening, exceeding expectations domestically but underperforming internationally. While Wall Street reacted positively to the film's performance, box office a…
A head-to-head comparison of the Apple Watch Series 10 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic revealed surprisingly similar fitness tracking accuracy during a 5,000-step walk test. Both devices accurately tracked distance an…
The final season of Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty" premiered on July 16th. Based on Jenny Han's book, this 11-episode season, the longest yet, resolves Belly's love triangle with the Fisher brothers four year…
Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company, anticipates a 350% profit increase in the first half of 2024, driven by the immense popularity of its Labubu plush toy. Labubu, a toothy monster designed by Kasing Lung, has become a vira…