Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida, with over 3 million people without power. But amidst the chaos, one company decided to ease the burden for its customers. Verizon, a major wireless carrier, announced it would waive domestic call, text, and data usage fees for postpaid and
Imagine turning on Netflix and diving into a very unique story—one about a woman who started as a teen model and ended up becoming America's first self-made female billionaire. That’s exactly what R.J. Cutler, known for documentaries on figures like Anna Wintour and Elton John, is bringing us with h
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that would have given more benefits to undocumented immigrants in California. These bills were passed by the state's Democratic Legislature, but Newsom says they aren't practical due to budget constraints. One bill would have let undocumented immigrants a
In Arizona, the Senate debate between Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was anything but boring. The candidates traded jabs from the start, with Gallego questioning Lake's honesty and Lake accusing Gallego of failing his district. They clashed over border control, abortion, and
Get ready, Social Security beneficiaries! This Thursday, you'll find out how much your benefits will increase next year. Experts predict a 2.5% boost, which is less than the past two years. Last year, benefits went up by 3.2%, and in 2023, they saw a huge 8.7% increase due to high inflation. Th
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, at 38, has decided to hang up his racquet after a remarkable 22 Grand Slam singles titles. The Spanish legend, known for his dominance on clay courts, made the announcement in a video shared on social media. Nadal's decision comes after a series of injuries that have t
The Social Security Administration let everyone know on Thursday that there will be a 2.5% increase in their benefits for 2025. This is the smallest increase since 2021, when it was just 1.3%. This change comes after a period where inflation was high and beneficiaries saw bigger boosts in their paym
Imagine this: a big pharma company like Pfizer is in the spotlight, not for a new drug, but for some serious boardroom drama. Activist investor group Starboard Value has accused Pfizer of some heavy-handed tactics. They claim that Pfizer or its advisors threatened former CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Fran
The threat of nuclear war has been lurking for decades, kept at bay by outdated safeguards. But things are changing. More countries have nuclear weapons and they're less careful than before. We're on the brink, one mistake away from disaster, yet we're not talking about it enough. The New York Times
Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA legend, has a unique side gig. He's a DJ, known as DJ Diesel. Recently, Mark Cuban, a big shot in business and NBA team ownership, thought Shaq was making a fortune from this hobby. He was wrong. Cuban, who used to be a DJ himself, believed that Shaq’s DJing gigs at big eve
