Ultra-processed foods make up more than half of the caloric intake of the American diet, and health experts continue to urge us all to cut back. Consuming high amounts of these foods that are typically high in sodium and saturated fat has been linked to chronic health conditions like cardiovascular disease, obesity and colorectal cancer….
A bone-dry October is pushing nearly half of the United States into a flash drought, leading to fires in the Midwest and hindering shipping on the Mississippi River. Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US More than 100 different long-term weather stations in 26 states, including Alaska, are having their…
Alex Karp, chief executive officer of Palantir Technologies Inc., during a Bloomberg Technology television interview during the FoundryCon event in Palo Alto, California, US, on Thursday, March 7, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Palantir shares surged as much as 18% in extended trading on Monday after the software company reported fourth-quarter…
It’s the end of an era at NBC, as Hoda Kotb has signed off on her final episode of the Today show. Back in September, Hoda announced her plans to retire from the show after nearly 17 years in the Today family. In December, Hoda announced the date of her final episode, and this morning,…
Silicon Valley venture capital firm General Catalyst has made its first investment in Saudi Arabia through fintech startup Lean Technologies, which just closed a Series B round worth $67.5 million. General Catalyst has $30 billion in assets under management and has backed major U.S. tech companies like Snap, Stripe and AirBnb. Lean Technologies’ fundraising round also…
Nov 02, 2024 09:58 PM IST With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan LOS ANGELES — With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation’s history. With…
The European Central Bank is “not overly concerned” by the impact of inflation abroad on the euro zone, the institution’s President Christine Lagarde told CNBC Wednesday. Asked about the potential effect on Europe if inflation resurges in the U.S., Lagarde said: “If there is reigniting of inflation in the United States it will be an…
Roseanne Barr is making a career pivot inspired by Donald Trump‘s upcoming return to the White House … debuting a new rap alter-ego in a music video celebrating the president-elect. Check it out … the controversial comedian wears sunglasses, leopard print, and her hair braided in blonde cornrows as she raps alongside Canadian rapper Tom…
The Trump administration may create powerful tailwinds for two vastly different market groups: Big banks and small cap stocks. In the case of financials, Astoria Portfolio Advisors’ John Davi predicts deregulation — along with a boost in IPO and mergers and acquisitions — to spark multi-year strength. “The funny thing about the banks is that…
Wes Bentley’s Yellowstone character might be motivated by money and power, but in real life, the actor finds inspiration in his wife and children. Bentley plays the sketchy politician Jamie Dutton on the Paramount Network series. And while you might hate his character, you’ve gotta love his performance! Thankfully, the real Wes is less menacing…
