Oil Price Soars Above $118 After Reports of Extended Iran Blockade
Oil prices have surged following reports that the US is preparing for an 'extended' blockade of Iran, according to BBC.
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April 27 2026 Powerball Jackpot Hits $130 Million with No Winner
No one matched all six numbers in the April 27, 2026 Powerball drawing, leaving a $130 million jackpot unclaimed. The winning numbers were 18-31-33-36-62 with Powerball 3.
Oracle Stock Posts 20%+ Revenue and EPS Growth for First Time in 15 Years
Oracle reported over 20% revenue and EPS growth in the first time in 15 years, according to TIKR.com. However, recent developments have caused the stock to fall by 8.9% year-to-date, as per TradingView.
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Cease Operations Amid Financial Woes
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after the beleaguered company ran out of cash and a rescue attempt by the Trump administration appeared to stall, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Palantir’s ‘Anti-Woke’ Manifesto Sparks Controversy
A 22-point manifesto from Palantir's co-founder has gone viral on X, attracting over 30 million views. The post includes views on national service, AI weapons, and cultural equality, according to BBC.
China Giant BYD Says Thrive Without US Market
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD claims it can thrive without the US market, according to a BBC report. The company has surpassed Tesla as the world's largest EV seller and is expanding globally.
AMD Stock Surges as AI Demand and Analyst Upgrades Drive Momentum
AMD stock closed above $300 on Wednesday, marking a significant rally driven by strong analyst upgrades and robust demand in the AI chip sector.
US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old American big-game hunter and vineyard owner, died after being crushed by a group of elephants in Gabon’s Lope-Okanda rainforest last Friday.
John Branca: The Lawyer Behind Michael Jackson’s $47.5M Beatles Catalog Deal
John Branca, the lawyer who brokered Michael Jackson’s $47.5 million purchase of the Beatles’ song catalog, has gained renewed attention following the release of the biopic 'Michael'.
Bill Bray: The Guarding Figure Behind Michael Jackson
Actor KeiLyn Durrel Jones portrays Bill Bray, a key figure in Michael Jackson’s life, in the biopic ‘Michael.’ Bray, a former Los Angeles police officer, served as Jackson’s bodyguard and trusted confidant for over two decades.
Poet Stock Surges 27% on Marvell Link, AI Optics Buzz
Poet Technologies stock (NASDAQ: POET) surged over 27% on Friday, driven by news of a new order from Marvell and growing interest in AI-related optics technology.
Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs Amid Restructuring and Product Innovation
Nike is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs globally, primarily in technology roles, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations and invest in automation.
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus takes the helm with AI challenges ahead
Apple announced on Monday that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026, with John Ternus, 50, set to become the company's eighth CEO. Cook will remain as executive chairman. Ternus, who has led hardware engineering for key products like the iPhone and AirPods, faces the challenge of revamping Apple's lagging AI strategy.
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve $111bn Paramount Takeover
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved the company's $111bn takeover by Paramount, according to the BBC.
John Deere’s $99M Settlement and 1930s Resilience Highlight Company’s Long Legacy
John Deere agreed to a $99 million right-to-repair settlement in a class-action lawsuit, according to The Drive, while the company’s history reveals how it overcame the Great Depression with the Model A and B, as reported by Successful Farming.