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Billie Eilish speech billionaires
At the 2025 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Billie Eilish accepted the Music Innovator Award—and used her platform for more than just gratitude. In her remarks, she directly addressed the ultra-wealthy audience members, including Mark Zuckerberg, urging them to act
Prince Andrew title removal
The British monarchy is undertaking a major move: King Charles III has initiated the formal process to remove Prince Andrew’s style, titles and honours — meaning he is set to lose his official standing as “Prince Andrew” and the associated “His Royal Highness” designation. The palace statement signals that Andrew
Scream 7
This week brought a treat for fans of both horror and sci-fi: the new trailers for Scream 7 and Stranger Things Season 5 dropped simultaneously. The dual release blends nostalgia and suspense, signaling that both franchises are entering major phases. In Scream 7, the familiar Ghostface killer returns, dragging the
Lamar Jackson
After missing three games with a right hamstring injury, Lamar Jackson returned to the field and immediately reminded everyone why he’s a two-time MVP. In a dominant 28-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Jackson completed 18 of 23 passes for 204 yards and threw four touchdown passes — his first
Power of Women 2025
In October 2025, the entertainment industry gathered in Los Angeles for the annual “Power of Women” event hosted by Variety. The evening recognized an impressive lineup of women who have shaped film, comedy, music and media, spotlighting both their on-camera accomplishments and off-screen influence. This year’s honorees included Sydney
Anthony Davis
During Wednesday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Indiana Pacers, Anthony Davis exited early after suffering left lower-leg soreness. According to multiple sources, he logged four points and four rebounds in roughly seven minutes before hobbling off the court and heading to the locker room. The Mavericks
Sonya Massey shooting
On October 29, 2025, a jury found former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who had called 911 about a suspected intruder in her home. Grayson had initially been charged with three counts of first-degree murder—charges that
Fiserv client revolt
Fiserv, a payments-technology firm, lost roughly US$30 billion in market capitalization after news broke that major clients revolted over its fee structure. The article describes how executives at Fiserv entered the year with a high-flying outlook but quickly found themselves responding to customer complaints that fees were too high
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves delivered yet another clutch performance for the Los Angeles Lakers, hitting a buzzer-beating floater to clinch a 116-115 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished the game with 28 points and 16 assists—matching his career high in assists and adding another dramatic moment to what has
Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O’Donnell has publicly asked for prayers and support for her daughter, Chelsea Belle O'Donnell, after Chelsea’s probation was revoked and she was sentenced to prison. Chelsea, who is 28 years old, has a history of addiction and legal issues. In an Instagram post, O’Donnell
Meta earnings Q3 2025
Meta reported third-quarter revenue of around $51.24 billion, representing roughly 26 % growth year-over-year and beating many analyst expectations. However, the company also absorbed a one-time tax provision of about $15.9 billion, which reduced reported earnings per share (EPS) to approximately $1.05—well below consensus estimates. Excluding the
mortgage refinance rates
Homeowners looking to refinance are increasingly acting as the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dips to roughly 6.30 %, the lowest in about 13 months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). This drop follows easing inflation pressures and a growing expectation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will continue to cut