Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the fintech giant behind Square and Cash App, is poised to release its fourth-quarter earnings report today amid heightened analyst optimism about its Bitcoin integration strategies and payment ecosystem growth. Shares dipped 1.6% pre-market to $82.67 ahead of the announcement but remain 28% higher over the past 12 months. Earnings Expectations…
Israel Grapples With Dual Crises: Hostage Recovery and International Condemnation Israel remains embroiled in escalating tensions as new details emerge about Hamas’ return of four slain hostages’ bodies on 20 February 2025 – 503 days after their abduction during the 7 October 2023 attacks. The somber repatriation coincided with a car bomb explosion in Bat…
Electric Vehicle Maker Turns Corner With First Quarterly Profit Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced groundbreaking fourth-quarter 2024 results Thursday, achieving its first-ever quarterly gross profit of $170 million – a watershed moment for the EV startup founded in 2009. The earnings report reveals dramatic cost reductions and strategic moves positioning Rivian for long-term viability in…
Veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario has agreed to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, marking his latest attempt to regain footing in Major League Baseball after a career-worst 2024 season. The 33-year-old Puerto Rican slugger will report to spring training as a non-roster invitee, joining a crowded outfield competition that features established…
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on February 19, 2025, cementing her return to Washington as a key ally in President Donald Trump’s second-term administration. Confirmation Details Loeffler secured confirmation in a 52-46 vote largely along party lines, with only one Democrat – Nevada…
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers launched their 2025 campaigns with a historic Cactus League opener Thursday at Camelback Ranch – MLB’s first preseason game this year – setting the stage for their upcoming two-game regular-season series in Tokyo later this month. Accelerated Spring Training Schedule Both teams face compressed timelines due to their…
Recent Legal Trouble for Hallmark Channel Actor Eric Mabius, best known for his role as Daniel Meade in Ugly Betty, was arrested February 19 in Florida on charges of battery and resisting arrest without violence according to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office records. The 53-year-old actor was booked at 11:17 PM local time and released…
Amsterdam’s AFC Ajax continues to reinforce its legacy as Dutch football’s most dynamic force, combining historic achievements with emerging talent in the 2024-25 Eredivisie campaign. The club recently showcased its trademark attacking flair in a decisive 4-0 victory against Heracles Almelo, highlighted by midfielder Davy Klaassen scoring his 100th career goal for Ajax. Century Mark…
Wendy’s is blending nostalgia with innovation by launching its Thin Mints Frosty on February 21, 2025—a limited-time collaboration with Girl Scouts of the USA. The dessert marks the fast-food chain’s first partnership with the iconic cookie brand and introduces a mint-chocolate twist to its signature frozen treat. A New Twist on a Classic The Thin…
Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt face a pivotal moment in their European campaign as they prepare to host FC Twente in Thursday’s Europa League knockout playoff second leg. Trailing 2-1 after a stoppage-time collapse in the Netherlands last week, the Arctic Circle club aims to leverage their formidable home record at Aspmyra Stadion to advance to…
