Washington, United StatesNews Desk | Economy Millions of U.S. taxpayers have started receiving federal IRS Tax Refunds as the Internal Revenue Service processes early returns for the 2026 filing season, according to agency officials. The first direct deposits were issued within weeks of the season’s opening, with most electronically filed returns expected to be refunded … Read more
San Jose, United StatesNews Desk | Technology Nvidia unveiled new artificial intelligence technologies and posted strong financial results in recent months, even as industry reports indicate the company may delay launching new consumer gaming graphics cards until at least 2028 due to memory shortages and shifting priorities toward higher-margin AI hardware, according to company announcements … Read more
Berlin, GermanyNews Desk | Entertainment Oscar-winning Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh is set to receive the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, where a new collaboration with director Sean Baker will also debut, according to festival organizers and media reports. The ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 12 in Berlin, … Read more
San Francisco, United StatesNews Desk | Sports San Francisco — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player at the 2026 NFL MVP Honors, recognizing his performance during the 2025 regular season, according to league officials and award organizers. The ceremony took place February 5 in San Francisco, … Read more
San Francisco, United StatesNews Desk | Sports San Francisco, United States — The National Football League announced its annual NFL awards on February 5 during the NFL Awards Honors ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts, recognizing the top performers from the 2025 season. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the Associated Press … Read more
Beaverton, United StatesNews Desk | Business Beaverton, Oregon — Nike has introduced a new footwear concept known as “Nike Mind,” designed to support mental focus, sensory awareness, and post-activity recovery through neuroscience-inspired engineering, according to company statements released in early 2026. The launch marks the company’s latest effort to expand athletic performance research beyond physical … Read more
Salt Lake City, United StatesNews Desk | Sports Boston Celtics forward Chris Boucher has been traded to the Utah Jazz as the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, according to league reports Thursday. The move follows limited playing time for the veteran big man this season and comes months after he signed a one-year contract … Read more
Phoenix, United StatesNews Desk | Sports Cole Anthony was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as part of a four-player exchange with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to multiple reports citing league sources. The move, completed near the NBA trade deadline, sends Anthony and Amir Coffey to Phoenix in return for Nick Richards and Nigel … Read more
Brooklyn, United StatesNews Desk | Sports The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to face the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA regular-season matchup in New York, bringing together two teams navigating contrasting seasons and roster dynamics. The Lakers vs Nets game will be played at Barclays Center, according to the league schedule, with both sides looking … Read more
Chicago, United StatesNews Desk | Sports Chicago — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls as part of a three-team deal that also involves the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources confirmed Wednesday. The transaction comes just days before the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline, reshaping rosters in the Eastern Conference … Read more