Author: Isabella Sorvani

Another late-game win Baker Mayfield has developed a reputation for pulling off dramatic finishes, and Sunday was no exception. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback secured his third last-minute victory in as many weeks, leaving fans and teammates energized after a wild ending against the New York Jets. Even head coach Todd Bowles summed it up bluntly when he said, “you gotta be shitting me.” A personal reminder Mayfield didn’t just celebrate the victory; he used the moment to settle an old score. Speaking to reporters, he pointed out that Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks had once cut ties with him…

The thinnest iPhone yet Apple has introduced the iPhone Air, described as the thinnest phone the company has ever produced. Priced at 799 dollars, the device’s main appeal lies in its reduced size and sleek design rather than major technological breakthroughs. While Apple presents the Air as a refined evolution of its product line, critics argue it reflects the industry’s fixation on minimalism, offering less physical presence while amplifying the digital chaos of modern life. For years, Apple’s iPhone updates have been incremental. The Air highlights the paradox of today’s consumer electronics: products that look simple and calm on the…

Violation Over the Gulf of Finland Nato confirmed on Friday that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes over the Gulf of Finland. The aircraft entered without permission, had no flight plans, and flew with transponders switched off. Nato jets from Finland and Italy responded under the Baltic Air Policing mission, escorting the Russian planes out. Estonia’s Response and Article 4 Request Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced that his government will request Nato Article 4 consultations, which trigger urgent alliance-wide discussions. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the incursion as “unprecedentedly brazen,” warning that Russia’s actions…

Allegations of Illegal Practices The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and attorneys general from seven states filed a lawsuit Thursday against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster. The complaint, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, accuses the companies of allowing brokers to unlawfully purchase large quantities of tickets, reselling them at inflated prices, and employing deceptive pricing tactics. Impact on Consumers According to the FTC, Ticketmaster has advertised artificially low prices, only to raise them later through hidden fees and resale markups. Despite publicly claiming opposition to brokers who exceed ticket limits, the company…

Court Halts Immediate Removals A federal judge in Washington has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children who entered the U.S. alone. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, extending protections that prevent the immediate removal of these minors from government shelters and foster care. The ruling followed the administration’s late-August effort to quickly send hundreds of children back to Guatemala. Government Actions Under Scrutiny Officials had initially claimed the deportations were intended to reunify children with parents. However, Judge Kelly noted there was no evidence that parents had requested their return. The…

Exports Contract Less Than Expected Japan’s exports contracted by 0.1% year on year in August, marking a fourth consecutive month of decline but beating forecasts of a steeper 1.9% drop. The softer contraction followed July’s 2.6% fall and was driven by stronger shipments to Asia and Europe, which helped offset weakness in exports to the United States. Regional Trade Trends Exports to Asia rose 1.7% from a year earlier, while shipments to Western Europe jumped 7.7%. By contrast, exports to the U.S. plunged 13.8%, a sharper fall than July’s 10.1% decline. Autos, historically Japan’s largest export to the U.S., saw…

Broadcast Booth Meets Ownership Tom Brady’s presence in the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching booth has triggered a debate across the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is simultaneously Fox’s lead color analyst and a limited partner of the Raiders. This season, he will broadcast games featuring six of the Raiders’ opponents, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. Brady wore a headset during a recent game, listening to in-game communication, sparking concerns that he might gain access to sensitive strategies. NFL and Fox Response Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks declined to address conflict-of-interest concerns, while the NFL issued a statement…

From VR to Glasses Meta will unveil its most advanced smart glasses, codenamed Hypernova, at its Connect event on Wednesday. The $800 device features a small display and gesture control via a neural wristband, marking Meta’s first consumer glasses with a built-in screen. The launch follows years of heavy investment in VR, where adoption has lagged. With Reality Labs reporting nearly $70 billion in losses since 2020, analysts say Meta is pivoting toward a more practical and mass-market bet. Investor Pressure Builds Wall Street has long questioned Reality Labs’ mounting costs. The division posted a $4.53 billion operating loss in…

Major Purchase Signals Confidence Tesla CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of 2.57 million Tesla shares worth about $1 billion, according to a regulatory filing released Monday. The shares were bought Friday at prices ranging from $372.37 to $396.54 each. This marks Musk’s first open-market purchase since 2020 and comes as Tesla pivots toward artificial intelligence, robotaxis, and robotics amid slowing demand in the EV market. Push for Greater Control Musk has repeatedly sought more influence over Tesla, saying he wants at least 25% voting power to continue advancing AI and robotics inside the company. As of December, he controlled…

Criticism of Executive Salaries Pope Leo XIV has spoken out against growing income inequality, highlighting the massive gap between executive compensation and worker pay. In his first media interview, the pontiff singled out Tesla’s trillion-dollar compensation package for Elon Musk, questioning the values behind such wealth. “CEOs that 60 years ago might have been making four to six times more than workers are now making 600 times more,” he said. “If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we’re in big trouble.” A New Style of Leadership Leo admitted that stepping into his role as pope has…