Oil prices have soared after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continued on Sunday night. Brent crude prices hit a new 52-week high on Monday, surging 9.3% to reach $79.40, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices also rose more than 9% to $73.10. U.S. President Donald Trump said the “overwhelming military offensive” — which he…
NEW YORK — Behind the Wizard of Oz in the two-part “Wicked” movies were people actually pulling the strings. They set the table for the hit double-punch movies long before the cameras ever rolled out: The casting directors, helped pick who made it to Oz. “Our job is to know the actors that are out…
AfterShocks and We Are D3 are set for a matchup in The Basketball Tournament semifinals. Here’s everything you need to know about AfterShocks vs. We Are D3: How to watch AfterShocks vs. We Are D3 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 8:00 p.m. ET Location: Charles Koch Arena (Wichita, Kansas) TV: FS1 LeBron James considered…
K-pop boy group sensation BTS, having seen all its members return from South Korea’s mandatory military service, has announced a new album and world tour in spring 2026 — their first group performance in over three years. K-pop girl group Blackpink returned to the stage to entertain 78,000 fans last weekend, marking the start of…
Over two-thirds of startup founders have a fear of failure, per the Founder Resilience Research Report, 2024. Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images Startup founders face immense pressure to succeed, but it can be even more challenging to let go of a failed business and find success after. Building a startup has always been risky….
OpenAI’s EMEA startups head Laura Modiano spoke at the Sifted Summit on Wednesday, 8 October. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images In the latest comparison between American and European founders, OpenAI’s startup boss admitted that the Americans are “almost shameless” when it comes to making demands and giving feedback to the AI giant. Laura Modiano,…
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Microsoft — Microsoft shares dropped almost 5% in extended trading. Capital expenditures and finance leases in the fiscal second quarter came in at $37.5 billion, surpassing the $34.31 billion consensus estimate from Visible Alpha. Adjusted earnings came out at $4.14 per share, higher than consensus expectations…
Olivia Dean has dominated the Brit Awards, winning four trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year MANCHESTER, U.K. — It was Olivia Dean’s night at the Brit Awards — she took home four trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year. Dean, once a Brit school pupil herself,…
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst NFL Week 1 odds attracted plenty of six-figure bets, and lots of five-figure action, as well. But in comparison, a relatively modest four-figure moneyline parlay stands out most. That bettor has the Buffalo Bills to thank for it, after their stunning comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday…
Kraft Heinz in September 2025 announced plans to split into two separately traded companies, reversing its 2015 megamerger, which was orchestrated by billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Kraft Heinz on Wednesday said it is pausing work on its previously announced plans to split the company. CEO Steve…
