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Bristol Myers Faces $6.7 Billion Lawsuit After Judge Allows Key Shareholder Claims to Proceed

Dec 02, 2025 02:44 am UTC| Business Law

A U.S. federal judge has allowed major portions of a $6.7 billion lawsuit against Bristol Myers Squibb to move forward, intensifying legal pressure over allegations that the pharmaceutical company deliberately delayed drug...

Apple Appoints Amar Subramanya as New Vice President of AI Amid Push to Accelerate Innovation

Dec 02, 2025 02:40 am UTC| Business Technology

Apple has appointed veteran artificial intelligence researcher Amar Subramanya as its new Vice President of AI, a significant move as the company works to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive AI...

U.S. Backs Bayer in Supreme Court Battle Over Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Dec 02, 2025 02:06 am UTC| Business Politics Law Health

The Trump administration has thrown its support behind Bayer as the company urges the U.S. Supreme Court to review thousands of lawsuits alleging its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. In a filing submitted by U.S....

Samsung Launches Galaxy Z TriFold to Elevate Its Position in the Foldable Smartphone Market

Dec 02, 2025 01:59 am UTC| Business Technology

Samsung Electronics has officially introduced its first multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, marking a strategic move to secure a stronger foothold in the rapidly evolving foldable smartphone market. As...

Morgan Stanley Boosts Nvidia and Broadcom Targets as AI Demand Surges

Dec 02, 2025 01:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Business Technology

Morgan Stanley has raised its price targets for Nvidia and Broadcom following a series of industry meetings in Asia and the U.S. that highlighted accelerating AI demand and tightening semiconductor supply. Analysts noted...

Amazon Debuts “Amazon Now” for 30-Minute Ultrafast Grocery Delivery

Dec 02, 2025 01:34 am UTC| Business

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has introduced Amazon Now, a new ultrafast delivery service promising groceries and daily essentials in roughly 30 minutes or less. The service, currently rolling out in select neighborhoods of...

Intel Boosts Malaysia Operations with Additional RM860 Million Investment

Dec 02, 2025 01:23 am UTC| Business Technology Economy

Malaysia is set to strengthen its position as a regional semiconductor hub after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Intel will invest an additional 860 million ringgit (about $208 million) to expand its assembly...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...