Online betting on the Super Bowl surged this year, with many gamblers waiting until right before the kickoff to place their wagers, according to a company that tracks the location of internet gamblers. Data released Monday from GeoComply shows that the number of verification checks it carried out over the weekend increased by more than … Read more
His lawyers filed an emergency appeal with the court on Monday, just four days after the justices heard Trump’s separate appeal to remain on the presidential ballot despite attempts to kick him off because of his efforts following his election loss in 2020. “Without immunity from criminal prosecution, the Presidency as we know it will cease to … Read more
A judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify for a third time as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now called X, in 2022. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler issued an order Saturday giving Musk, his team and the SEC a week to agree on a date and location … Read more
If you’re noticing more air than chips in your bag of Lay’s, you’re not imagining things. The phenomenon of “shrinkflation” arose during the pandemic as retailers grappled with surging costs and experimented with pricing power. To avoid raising costs, stores are cutting the size and quality of their products. Now, even as inflation rates have … Read more
Over the past six decades, Autry Stephens has worn nearly every hat in the oil industry, from trucker to driller to engineer. Now he’s poised to don the crown of America’s richest oil tycoon. On Monday Diamondback Energy Inc. agreed to buy Stephens’s Endeavor Energy Resources LP for $26 billion in cash and stock. The … Read more
When Vermont senator Bernie Sanders was running for president the first time, the Democratic Socialist turned some heads when he lambasted the choice overload in—of all places—the deodorant aisle. “You don’t necessarily need a choice of 23 underarm spray deodorants or of 18 different pairs of sneakers when children are hungry in this country,” Sanders … Read more
Usher and longtime partner Jenn Goicoechea married in Las Vegas just hours after the R&B superstar’s headline appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show, according to officials and documents. The officiant who wed the pair is known to dress as an Elvis Presley impersonator. The couple married Sunday at Vegas Weddings, according to a marriage … Read more
Gone are the days of gifting ties, purses, and flowers for Valentine’s Day. This year self care is in, and that means people are appreciating the kinds of gifts that provide relaxation or a tasty treat. We’ve come up with five of the best last-minute gift ideas for your favorite Valentine—all found on Amazon.com. Though, … Read more
Misery loves company and after facing steep stock price declines of more than 50% each, activist investor Carl Icahn and JetBlue might need each other right now. Icahn Enterprises disclosed a 9.9% ownership stake in airline JetBlue today, Icahn’s first foray back onto the dance floor after promising that the firm would “stick to our … Read more
Believe is expanding its presence in Japan, the world’s second-largest recorded music market. The France-headquartered music company has launched a new imprint called PLAYCODE, dedicated to Japan’s hip-hop scene. The company also says it will be partnering with Japan-based acts for the new label, including ¥ellow Bucks, Red Eye, and Issei Uno Fifth. The … Read more