Tony Dokoupil boosts CBS News ratings despite a shaky debut
Tony Dokoupil is seeing an uptick in ratings for CBS Evening News, even though he faced some challenges in his debut as the new anchor this week, according to reports. Promoted from co-anchor of “CBS Morning,” Dokoupil stepped into his new role on Monday, drawing in 4.5 million viewers, as noted by Nielsen. This marks […]
Hilton faces calls for a boycott after a Minneapolis hotel allegedly prohibited ICE agents.
Boycott Calls Target Hilton After Cancellation of ICE Reservations Hilton is under increasing pressure for a boycott following an incident in Minneapolis where an independent franchisee allegedly canceled reservations for immigration officials visiting the city. After the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, Minnesota, of “maliciously” refusing to […]
White House celebrates positive auto sales in 2025 – but experts caution about a decline this year
New car sales in the United States increased by about 2% in 2025, defying widespread panic over potential negative impacts from President Trump’s tariffs, according to recent analysis. While the White House has claimed that Trump’s policies would lead to higher prices benefiting the auto industry, many manufacturers have delayed passing the full burden of […]
US will manage Venezuelan oil sales for the foreseeable future, says energy secretary
U.S. Restricts Venezuelan Oil Sales Indefinitely On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it would impose indefinite restrictions on oil sales from Venezuela following the arrest of former leader Nicolas Maduro. Energy Secretary Chris Wright championed this shift, stating the U.S. would start managing the marketing and selling of Venezuelan crude oil just one day after […]
GameStop reveals a massive $35 billion compensation plan for CEO Ryan Cohen
GameStop Unveils Ambitious Compensation Package for CEO Ryan Cohen On Wednesday, GameStop revealed a hefty compensation plan worth roughly $35 billion for its CEO, Ryan Cohen. This package is contingent on a significant turnaround, requiring Cohen to boost the struggling retailer’s market value more than tenfold while also ramping up profits. To achieve these ambitious […]
Warner Bros. Discovery declines new acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount Skydance Acquisition Attempt Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has turned down an acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance, which marks the seventh proposal from the company led by David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison. WBD continues to promote its merger with Netflix, describing Paramount’s bid as a venture burdened with excessive […]
The U.S. must rapidly develop AI manufacturing to avoid global tensions and surpass competitors, according to a tech executive.
U.S. Defense System and AI Integration The U.S. defense system, it seems, could really use a boost from AI-driven production capabilities. A notable tech leader has pointed out that it’s not just about having advanced weapons; it’s also about being able to produce them quickly. Shyam Sankar, the chief technology officer at Palantir, remarked on […]
CES 2026: New smart Legos, robots that fold laundry, singing candy, and bionic pandas introduced at tech festival
This week, CES, the annual tech event in Las Vegas, kicked off, featuring a range of innovative robots, gadgets, and toys expected to be popular in 2026. From a robot that can fold laundry to sophisticated alarm clocks and even musical lollipops, here’s a look at some of the highlights from the first couple of […]
Trump suggests compensating US oil companies to restore Venezuela’s energy sector
Trump Proposes U.S. Support for Venezuelan Oil Revival President Trump has indicated that the U.S. government might compensate domestic oil companies if they choose to invest heavily in revitalizing Venezuela’s oil sector. During an interview with NBC News, Trump expressed confidence that U.S. firms could have oil production in Venezuela “up and running” in about […]
AI-generated deepfakes of Nicolás Maduro go viral on social media, showing the Venezuelan leader in prison with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
Shortly after President Trump announced the unexpected detention of Nicolás Maduro, social media exploded with AI-created deepfakes. These images even depicted Maduro handcuffed and sitting next to Sean “Diddy” Combs, who had once been jailed in the same facility as Maduro. The quick surge of AI-manipulated images, blending real facts with doctored visuals, sparked significant […]