Sports betting

Prediction Markets Take Over Sports Betting: Fans Switch Platforms As Gambling Stocks Slide

Explore how prediction markets are revolutionizing the US sports betting industry and challenging traditional gambling apps ahead of the Super Bowl.


Elon Musk Abandons Mars Priority — SpaceX Now Building 'Self-Growing City' On Moon First

SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to a permanent Moon city, with Musk citing 13x faster launch cycles. A March 2027 uncrewed landing is already planned as the US-China lunar race intensifies.

Walmart Raises Pharmacy Technician Wages By Up To 84%

Walmart boosts pharmacy technician pay up to $40.50 per hour and launches 3,000 new leadership roles nationwide.

Miami Airport Becomes Ground Zero For Valentine's Day Flower Rush

Miami International Airport processes nearly 1 billion flowers for Valentine's Day, ensuring bouquets reach the U.S. safely and on time.


Editor's Pick

Starbucks Loses $50 Million Lawsuit After Customer Suffers Severe Tea

Starbucks DEI Practices Found Not Illegal As Missouri Case Is Dismissed

Missouri federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming Starbucks' DEI practices were illegal, keeping the company's diversity policies intact.

Trump Suggests Coca-Cola to Use Cane Sugar—Company Offers Vague Response

Coca-Cola's Minute Maid Exits Frozen Juice Market Amid Changing Preferences

Coca-Cola is ending Minute Maid frozen juice sales in the U.S. and Canada as shoppers shift toward fresh, ready-to-drink beverages.

Uber Sued by London Black Cab Drivers for £250 Million Over Taxi Booking Rules

Uber Found Liable In First Trial Of Thousands Of Sexual Assault Lawsuits

A jury found Uber liable in its first sexual assault bellwether trial, ordering the company to pay $8.5 million and setting the tone for thousands of similar lawsuits.


Regions

China Retaliates Against Canada with Hefty Tariffs on Key Exports

China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.



Funding

AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates

AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.

Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades

On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.

Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility

"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.

Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges

President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.


People

Geoffrey Hinton

'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Says These Entry-Level Jobs Will Be First to Be Replaced

Geoffrey Hinton warns graduates that AI is doubling in power every seven months, threatening entry-level jobs in call centres, marketing, and journalism with imminent replacement.

Goldman Sachs Supports General Counsel Amid Controversial Jeffrey Epstein Correspondence

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Tops Jamie Dimon With $47 Million Pay Package

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon earned a record $47 million in 2025, surpassing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.

Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms

Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms

Fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93, with tributes pouring in for the iconic designer known for timeless glamour and Valentino red.