Joby, a forward-thinking air-taxi company, broadens its presence in New York City and worldwide with a $125 million agreement as it approaches federal approval for carrying passengers.
Joby Aviation Expands in New York with $125 Million Acquisition Joby Aviation, the innovative air taxi company based in Santa Cruz, California, is increasing its presence in New York and other major cities globally through a $125 million acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger division. The purchase, announced on Monday, follows Joby’s successful operation of […]
Pope Leo XIV gathers 1 million young people in Rome, declaring them ‘the indication that a different world can exist’
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace at Youth Gathering Pope Leo XIV addressed over a million young Catholics on Sunday, encouraging them to embrace peace and highlighting their role as “a sign that another world is possible.” The Chicago-born Pope delivered a passionate message during a massive event southeast of Rome, wrapping up the week-long […]
Pope Tells More Than a Million Young Catholics They Demonstrate a Potential for a Better World
More than a Million Youth Gather in Rome for Jubilee Mass ROME (AP) – Pope Leo XIV addressed over a million young Catholics on Sunday, marking the conclusion of a week dedicated to engaging with the next generation of followers. He emphasized that this gathering symbolizes “another world possible,” where dialogue can replace conflict and […]
Meta removes 10 million Facebook accounts due to spam and false content
Meta’s Recent Purge of Facebook Accounts Facebook, with its billions of users, has a mix of real and fake accounts. Bots often flood the comment sections with repetitive messages, while some accounts gain followers by sharing others’ content. Recently, Meta recognized the need for a cleanup, announcing the deletion of around 10 million accounts in […]
SharpLink acquires an additional $54 million in ETH, bringing its total Ether holdings to $1.65 billion.
Sharplink has been rapidly increasing its Ether holdings, acquiring an additional 15,822 ETH valued at approximately $53.9 million in recent hours, as reported by Onchain data. The acquisition was executed through several transactions, the largest of which involved a single transfer of 6,914 ETH, equating to about $16.3 million. This information comes from Arkham Intelligence. […]
A charity with 13 million shares emerges as the unexpected victor in Figma’s IPO, linked to a famous story that ignited a longstanding conflict over an oil fortune from many years ago.
Figma’s IPO and an Unexpected Beneficiary This week, Figma made waves with its initial public offering, boasting a remarkable 250% surge in stock price. Many investors in Silicon Valley stood to profit handsomely. Interestingly, though, the immediate financial winners aren’t the typical big-name venture capital firms. Firms like Index Ventures, Greylock, and Kleiner Perkins managed […]
Six New Yorkers arrested for carrying $2.5 million worth of illegal cannabis products
Cross-Country Marijuana Smuggling Operation Busted in NYC This week, six individuals were taken into custody as authorities dismantled an alleged licensed marijuana smuggling ring that spanned across the country, resulting in the seizure of over $2.5 million worth of cannabis. The operation involved the use of a large tractor-trailer style truck transporting various cannabis products […]
Trump administration halts $339 million in UCLA funding, claims university violated rights
The Trump administration has put a hold on a significant $339 million research grant to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This decision comes as a response to allegations of anti-Semitism, civil rights violations, and issues related to women’s sports. This freeze is somewhat unusual as it primarily targets a public university, while similar […]
Luka Doncic agrees to $165 million maximum contract extension with the Lakers amid ongoing LeBron James situation.
Luka Doncic Signs Major Extension with Lakers Luka Doncic will not be entering free agency next summer after all. The star player has inked a three-year extension valued at $165 million, as confirmed by his agent Bill Duffy. The extension includes a player option for the third year, which allows Doncic to opt out in […]
Half a Million Young Catholics Gather in Rome for Youth Jubilee
ROME – Young Catholics Gather for Jubilee Celebration On Saturday, thousands of young Catholics flooded the vast fields on the outskirts of Rome, marking a significant weekend in the Vatican’s Holy Year festivities. Just last week, an enthusiastic group of young Catholics had also congregated in St. Peter’s Square for a special jubilee event. As […]