John Romita Sr, the iconic comic book artist known for co-creating popular characters like Mary Jane Watson, Wolverine and the Punisher, has passed away at the age of 93. His son and fellow comic book artist, John Romita Jr, announced the news on social media, stating that his father passed away peacefully in his sleep
The Adults, a film directed by Dustin Guy Defa, delves into the complexities of sibling relationships and the impact of trauma on individuals. The story follows three estranged siblings, Eric (played by Michael Cera), Maggie (Sophia Lillis), and Rachel (Hannah Gross), who reunite after their mother’s death. Eric, who has a gambling addiction, is only
David Ricks, the CEO of Eli Lilly, has expressed concerns over the potential harm that Medicare price negotiations could cause to drug development in the US. The negotiations are aimed at cutting costs for older Americans, but Ricks believes that they could have an unintended consequence of limiting investment in small-molecule drugs, which are considered
Illumina’s acquisition of Grail, a cancer-test developer, has been met with opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) due to concerns that it stifles competition. The deal, worth $7.1 billion, closed nearly two years ago. However, the FTC has ordered Illumina to undo the deal, prompting the San Diego-based DNA-sequencing company to appeal the ruling.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently spoke about the absence of wide receiver Stefon Diggs during the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday. According to Allen, the issue behind Diggs’ absence is being worked on by the team internally. Diggs’ Absence and Teamwork Allen stated that he does not believe there is a personality
Disney has recently announced the delay of several entries in its popular Avatar, Marvel, and Star Wars franchises. The company has not provided any explanation for the rearrangement of the release dates. However, it is common for studios to adjust their schedules for various reasons. The delay in release dates may be related to the
Wall Street banks have warned that the weakness in China’s real estate sector could impede the economy for years to come, and could even have an impact on countries in the wider region. Goldman Sachs economists led by China economist Lisheng Wang said in a weekend note that they see persistent weaknesses in the property
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, has stated that China is a significant player in the multipolar world order that has emerged. In a recent interview with CNBC, Al-Falih expressed his belief that Saudi Arabia and China will only grow closer as their common interests increase. The Arab-China Business Conference, now in its 10th
Fanatics, the global platform company, recently held its second investor day in nearly a year as the company quietly moves closer to an initial public offering. Over 100 existing and prospective institutional investors from major firms such as Goldman Sachs and Barclays gathered Tuesday for the meeting at the NBA Players Association headquarters in New
Starbucks Workers United has made claims that a number of Starbucks stores in the US have banned decorations for Pride month despite the company’s history of supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Starbucks has denied the allegations, stating that its policies remain unchanged and that store leaders are encouraged to celebrate Pride month with their communities. The allegations