Broadway Icon Chita Rivera Dies at 91
Chita Rivera, the celebrated dancer, singer, and actress known for her iconic roles in Broadway productions, has passed away at the age of 91. Her daughter, Lisa Mordente, confirmed her death in a statement released on Tuesday. Throughout her career,…
Toyota Recalls 50,000 Older Vehicles in US Due to Airbag Concerns
Toyota has issued a recall for 50,000 older vehicles in the US due to concerns over airbag inflators made by Takata. The carmaker has urged owners of the affected models, spanning from 2003 to 2005, to seek immediate repairs to…
Jim Cramer Confident in Potential Gains for SLB and Halliburton Stocks
CNBC’s Jim Cramer recently reviewed the performance of oil service stocks following the release of earnings reports by major players in the sector. Cramer expressed confidence in the potential for gains in stocks such as SLB and Halliburton. After analyzing…
Premarket Trading Sees Significant Moves from UPS, General Motors, Whirlpool, and Spotify
Stocks are making significant moves in premarket trading, with companies such as UPS, General Motors, Whirlpool, and Spotify standing out. This indicates potential shifts in the market before the official trading day begins. UPS, a prominent player in the logistics…
US Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since Dec. 2021
US Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since Dec. 2021 US consumer confidence rose in January to its highest level for more than two years. The public’s optimism surpassed any point since the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates. The Fed’s…
Swiss Aviation Company Plans to Develop Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Jet
A Swiss aviation company, Sirius Aviation, has announced plans to develop a hydrogen-powered VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) jet, aiming to create a high-performance, zero-emission aircraft propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. The company intends to introduce two versions of…
Boston Beer Company Expands Distribution of Slingers Signature Cocktails
Boston Beer Company is making moves to expand the distribution of its Slingers Signature Cocktails, a line of high-ABV, malt-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails (RTDs). Since its launch in April 2023 in three markets, the 8% ABV RTDs have gained popularity,…
Americana Restaurants International Plc Restructures and Cuts Jobs Amid Consumer Boycott
Americana Restaurants International Plc, the Middle East operator of KFC and Pizza Hut, has undergone internal restructuring and cut almost 100 jobs in response to a consumer boycott of its brands following the Israel-Hamas war. The company, listed in Abu…
UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs Following Disappointing Year
Parcel delivery giant UPS has announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs following a ‘difficult and disappointing’ year in 2023. The company cited a softer economy and labor disputes as contributing factors to the decision. UPS Chief Executive Carol Tomé revealed…
Groundbreaking Discovery in 3.5 Billion-Year-Old Hydrothermal Vent Sediments
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery by examining 3.5 billion-year-old hydrothermal vent sediments, shedding light on the origin and early evolution of life on Earth. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, was…