Walmart recently announced its quarterly earnings and revenue, beating expectations across the board. The company attributed its success to significant growth in e-commerce, boosted profits from newer ventures like advertising, and an increase in high-income shoppers. As a result, Walmart now anticipates hitting the high-end of its full-year guidance, if not slightly surpassing it. The
In a recent development, the European Union has launched a major investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over potential breaches of the bloc’s stringent online content laws, particularly focusing on child safety risks. The European Commission has raised concerns about whether Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, may be contributing to behavioral addictions
An outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon has prompted urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water. At least 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis disease have been confirmed in and around the town of Brixham in South West England. But what is the parasite that is making people sick, what are the symptoms of
A recent study conducted in China, known as the INTERACT 4 trial, aimed to determine whether bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance would improve stroke outcomes for patients. However, the findings of the study showed that there was no significant improvement in functional outcomes when early systolic blood pressure reduction to 130-140 mm
The Earth’s fossil record serves as a portal into the ancient past, offering glimpses of organisms that once roamed the planet. Recently, scientists in Germany made a remarkable discovery – a six-armed brittle star fossil that captures a moment of regeneration frozen in time. Unearthed from a limestone deposit in southern Germany, this exceptional specimen
The Cleveland Cavaliers faced a major setback in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics as three of their top six players were sidelined due to injuries. Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who is dealing with a left calf strain, was a crucial absence for the team. Along with Mitchell, Jarrett
Netflix recently announced that its cheaper, ad-supported tier has seen a significant increase in the number of global monthly active users. This move comes as part of the streaming giant’s efforts to diversify its revenue streams and attract more customers. Additionally, Netflix revealed plans to launch its own advertising platform and step away from its
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival has officially kicked off, with a lineup of highly anticipated films and talented filmmakers taking center stage. From Hollywood premieres to auteur-driven projects, this year’s festival promises to showcase a diverse range of cinematic experiences that are sure to capture the attention of audiences and critics alike. The Opening Night
Dell shares surged by over 9% to reach an all-time high, following a positive outlook from Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring. Woodring emphasized Dell’s increasing momentum in the artificial intelligence (AI) server market, predicting a significant surge in sales. He upgraded Dell’s price target from $128 per share to $152 per share, labeling it as
Sony Pictures Classics has recently acquired the groundbreaking hybrid docu-concert film “Becoming Led Zeppelin” directed by Bernard MacMahon. This cinematic masterpiece delves into the creative, musical, and personal origins of the legendary band Led Zeppelin. The film features never-before-seen footage, electrifying performances, and exclusive interviews with the iconic members of the group. This film marks