The Golden Globes has unveiled its highly anticipated nominees for the 82nd annual awards ceremony, set to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on January 5, 2025. The nominations span 27 categories, celebrating the best in film and television. With a dazzling lineup that includes Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and Squid Game, the stage is set for an unforgettable night.
Apple is developing its own 5G modems to replace Qualcomm, starting with the iPhone SE 4, iPhone 17 Air, and entry-level iPads next year. These first modems will be efficient but lack mmWave support and have slower speeds than Qualcomm.
Tickets for Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s upcoming Toronto shows are turning heads with their steep prices. Seats in the upper levels of the Rogers Centre are starting at about $350, while lower-bowl tickets are going for around $700. Floor seats are priced over $1,000, leaving many fans frustrated at the cost of attending.
Global food prices hit a 19-month high in November, driven by rising vegetable oil costs, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced plans to revolutionize the coffee chain’s service by cutting wait times to under 30 seconds for brewed coffee within five years. Speaking on Good Morning America, Niccol also revealed a freeze on price hikes for the current fiscal year to ease customer concerns.
Brian Hill, founder of Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia, has officially become a billionaire as the company’s rapid growth in the U.S. fuels soaring sales. Aritzia’s expansion into major markets like New York City and Chicago has driven its stock to double in value over the past year, pushing Hill’s net worth to $1.1 billion.
Grinding Gear Games, the studio behind Path of Exile 2, is preparing for heavy server traffic as the game enters early access this weekend. Over 1 million players have redeemed access keys, with demand exceeding expectations.
Police are working to find the person who killed Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a Manhattan hotel. Surveillance videos show the suspect arriving in New York by bus and staying at a hostel.
Pantone has named “Mocha Mousse” as its 2025 Color of the Year. The soft, warm brown is inspired by comforting things like chocolate and coffee. According to Pantone, it reflects a desire for simplicity and indulgence in today’s world. Designers and brands are already embracing earth tones like this in fashion and home décor.
The tech world thrives on innovation, and the companies driving it define how businesses operate. Here’s a list of 10 software development powerhouses delivering impactful solutions in 2025.
Few people are good storytellers in the technical and business world. Those who are good at weaving stories usually choose to work in marketing because that is the quickest return on their skillset. Storytelling can massively improve marketing education initiatives, even more than plain workshops or passing out courses and manuals.
Ever feel like connecting with the right people in business is a game of chance? Whether it's finding trustworthy partners, valuable clients, or potential hires, making the wrong move can be costly. That’s where people search tools come in. They give you access to vital details, helping you make smarter, more confident decisions. Curious how this works? Stay with me. We'll explore how tools like searqle.com can transform your business connections from random encounters into purposeful relationships. By the end, you’ll see how tapping into the right data can open doors to success. Sound like a game-changer? It is.
Dick Van Dyke, the beloved Mary Poppins actor, stars in Coldplay’s new music video, “All My Love,” ahead of his 99th birthday. Filmed at his home in Malibu, the video shows Van Dyke reflecting on his life and spending time with his family.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a subscription service priced at $200 per month. It’s designed for users who want nearly unlimited access to ChatGPT along with an exclusive new AI model. At this price, OpenAI is clearly targeting professionals and businesses who rely heavily on AI tools for their work.
Pope Francis now has a state-of-the-art electric vehicle to greet his followers. Mercedes-Benz, a longtime partner of the Vatican, delivered the custom-built EV, which is based on their iconic G-Class design.
Tesla owners, get ready to unwrap some digital gifts this season. The annual holiday software update is rolling out, and it’s packed with features to make your car smarter, more fun, and even safer.
Avril Lavigne is keeping the music going. The pop-punk star announced more Canadian dates for her 2025 Greatest Hits tour, with stops in Halifax, London, and Niagara Falls. "I wasn’t ready for it to be over," Lavigne said on Instagram.
Foot Locker shares fell 8% after the company reported a 1.4% drop in revenue to $1.96 billion for the third quarter, missing Wall Street’s $2.01 billion expectation. CEO Mary Dillon pointed to weaker demand for Nike products, which make up 60% of the retailer’s sales, as a key factor.
Adventure is calling! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle lands this week, and fans are buzzing with excitement. If you grabbed the premium edition, you can jump into the action as early as December 6 at 7 p.m. ET. For everyone else, the game officially launches on December 8, with a simultaneous worldwide release across Xbox and PC.
McDonald’s Snack Wrap is making a highly anticipated return in 2025, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The announcement, made by McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger during an exclusive interview with Good Morning America, has sparked waves of nostalgia and excitement across social media.
Bitcoin has hit a new milestone, crossing $100,000 for the first time after a surge linked to Donald Trump's election victory. The jump began after Trump announced plans to nominate a crypto-friendly SEC chair and pushed for policies to promote cryptocurrency in the U.S.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, offering a look at your listening habits and the global music trends of the year. Whether it’s new features or top global artists, Wrapped 2024 delivers a snapshot of the music, podcasts, and stories that defined the year.
General Motors announced a $5 billion loss tied to its struggling Chinese joint ventures. Sales in the region dropped nearly 20% this year, reducing GM’s market share in China from over 15% in 2015 to 6.8% today.
Amazon is building one of the world’s largest AI supercomputers, powered by its Trainium 2 chips. The system, developed in partnership with AI company Anthropic, will be five times larger than the setups used for the most advanced AI models today.
SUV rams Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu festival, killing 11 and injuring 20+. Suspect, 30, in custody; police probe motive.
Canada Votes Today — Here’s When to Expect Election Results. The big question on everyone's mind: when will we know who won the Canadian election? Poll closing times are staggered across the country due to different time zones. If either the Liberals or Conservatives dominate early in the east, we can know as early as tonight.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty; trial likely in 2026.
In a major blow to Big Tech, a U.S. judge ruled Thursday that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the online ad market, setting the stage for a possible breakup of its ad business.
Car-bomb kills Gen Yaroslav Moskalik near Moscow home; Kremlin blames Ukraine as cease-fire talks continue.
Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff hold 3-hour “constructive” Kremlin talks on Ukraine peace plan; Trump says deal is “pretty close.”
Tesla Q1 profit sinks 71%. Musk says he’ll slash time running Trump’s “Doge” agency as tariffs, boycotts and competition hammer EV demand.
A 6.2 quake off Istanbul sent residents fleeing into streets, injuring 150+ and igniting fears of a bigger North Anatolian Fault disaster.
Trump says 145 % levies on Chinese imports will be cut “substantially, not to zero,” as White House scrambles to seal trade deals before tariff pause ends.
The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million (roughly $800 million USD) for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), escalating both regulatory pressure and geopolitical friction between Brussels and Washington.
Intel is reportedly preparing to slash over 20,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting move under the leadership of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, according to a Bloomberg report. The layoffs, which could be announced later this week, would mark one of the largest in the company’s history and come just months after Intel cut 15,000 jobs in 2024.
Pope Francis, the first Latin‑American pontiff and champion of the marginalized, dies at 88. A look at his groundbreaking legacy and what comes next.
Instagram is ramping up its efforts to protect younger users by testing artificial intelligence tools that can detect whether teens are pretending to be adults on the platform. Parent company Meta announced that the app will now proactively review accounts for signs of age misrepresentation.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is officially bringing its signature burritos and bowls to Mexico. The U.S.-based fast-casual chain announced today that it has signed a development agreement with Alsea S.A.B. de C.V., a leading restaurant operator across Latin America and Europe, to open its first location in Mexico by early 2026.
U.S.‑Iran nuclear talks resume in Rome as Trump dangles “deal or war.” Enrichment limits, bomber threats and regional diplomacy set tense backdrop.
U.S. posts 10,000 pages on Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 killing. Sirhan notes, FBI interviews and more released under Trump transparency order.
Putin orders a 30‑hour “Easter truce” in Ukraine. Kyiv agrees but says Russia already broke it. U.S. warns it may quit peace talks if no progress soon.
California has become the first U.S. state to launch a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, which have disrupted trade with key global partners.
Katy Perry has subtly responded to the wave of backlash following her participation in Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight earlier this week. The pop star, 40, faced harsh criticism from several celebrities, including Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer, and Emily Ratajkowski, who called the brief 11-minute space trip “disgusting,” “gluttonous,” and environmentally irresponsible.
Lyft is making its long-awaited move into the European market through a $198.4 million acquisition of mobility platform FreeNow from German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The deal nearly doubles Lyft’s addressable market and marks a major strategic push beyond North America.
AMD has announced it may face up to $800 million in charges following new U.S. export controls targeting its MI308 semiconductor products, which could restrict business with China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions. The tech giant confirmed it is seeking export licenses, though approvals remain uncertain.
Trump freezes $2B in federal funds for Harvard and threatens its tax exemption, pushing the elite university to accept wide-ranging government-mandated reforms.
Court reveals a 2018 Zuckerberg email about spinning off Instagram, spotlighting Meta’s internal fear of antitrust crackdowns and Big Tech breakup threats.
China suspends Boeing jet purchases and parts orders, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs, as global airline and aircraft supply chains brace for impact.
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