House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid

GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie railed on House Speaker Mike Johnson and his handling of the foreign aid bills, despite deciding not to move to oust the speaker Saturday. Greene argued that more House Republicans will support their effort after going home over recess and speaking with their constituents. “I’m actually gonna … Read more

Every TV show that’s been canceled in 2024 so far, from ‘Our Flag Means Death’ to ‘Minx’

Every year, the TV world is a double-edged sword. Yes, we get many new shows to get excited about. But we also lose beloved shows and underrated gems to cancellations. 2024 is no different. 2024’s cancellations so far have been brutal. The loss of Our Flag Means Death prompted fan mourning and collective action to … Read more

We know how to prevent the next Deepwater Horizon spill: stop fast-tracking approval for drilling 

Fourteen years ago, the British Petroleum (BP) Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig suffered a blowout in water a mile deep. The Gulf of Mexico explosion took the lives of 11 people, released 134 million gallons of oil into the Gulf over 87 straight days, wreaked widespread ecological harm, displaced communities, and devastated local economies.  Ultimately, … Read more

Boston Dynamics unveils a new robot, controversy over MKBHD, and layoffs at Tesla

Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly news recap. The weather’s getting hotter — but not quite as hot as the generative AI space, which saw a slew of new models released this week, including Meta’s Llama 3. In other AI news, Hyundai-owned robotics company Boston Dynamics unveiled an electric-powered humanoid follow-up to … Read more

11 Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated, According to Celebrity Nutritionists

Water is essential to our health and bodily wellbeing. And yet it’s not uncommon for us to find staying hydrated difficult–especially as busy, burned-out individuals. “Everything in your body depends on optimal hydration, from organ function to hormone balance,” explains Los Angeles-based nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. “When you’re hydrated, your joints are lubricated, your skin is … Read more

Home Assistant’s next era begins now

How do you solve the problem of growing a popular smart home platform committed to open-source, open-standard ideals into something bigger that stays true to those ideals? You create a foundation. At least, that’s the approach Home Assistant founder Paulus Schoutsen has chosen.  This week, Home Assistant announced it is now part of the Open … Read more

Westamerica Bancorporation: Market’s Overreaction Creates Opportunity (NASDAQ:WABC)

Takako Hatayama-Phillips Earnings of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:WABC) will most likely decline this year because of a lackluster growth of the balance sheet and a decline in the net interest margin. Overall, I’m expecting the company to report earnings of $5.40 per share for 2024, down 10.8% year-over-year. My valuation analysis shows that the market … Read more

Where Does the Nobel Prize Money Come From?

Alfred Nobel, the Swedish scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur who left most of his fortune as the foundation for the Nobel Prize, stipulated the assets from his estate should be invested in “safe securities” to sustain the endowment for the prizes. Alfred Nobel made his fortune through his invention of dynamite, and he passed away in 1896. His will … Read more

Down 37% From Its All-Time High, Is This Growth Stock a Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity?

Planet Fitness is growing revenue and posting consistent earnings. Due to the temporary closures of gyms and other public spaces enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19, Planet Fitness (PLNT 0.05%) took a big financial hit during the early stages of the pandemic. But shares eventually recovered before hitting a new peak in November 2021. … Read more

‘Abigail’ Ending Explained: Matthew Goode, Possible Sequel

SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending, of “Abigail,” currently playing in theaters. The vampire thriller “Abigail” originated as a modern-day update of the classic horror film “Dracula’s Daughter.” But by the time the filmmaking trio Radio Silence — producer Chad Villella and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — began production … Read more

Here’s what you need to know about the first week of Trump’s hush money trial : Trump’s Trials : NPR

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits at the defendant’s table during his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 19, 2024 in New York City. Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records last year, which prosecutors say was an effort to hide a potential sex scandal, both … Read more