A World Bank and Pan American Health Organization study released Tuesday warns that Latin America and the Caribbean could see 165,000 preventable deaths and up to $37 billion in economic losses if primary health care systems fail during crises. The report projects that disruptions of 25 to 50 percent from pandemics or natural disasters could cause more than 11,000 maternal deaths, 10,000 child deaths, and nearly 150,000 deaths from chronic diseases. The region recorded 30 percent of global COVID-19 deaths despite representing just 8.5 percent of the world population.
The study recommends five steps to strengthen resilience through expanded care models, embedded public health functions, community involvement, cross-sector collaboration...
Stephen Starr operates 43 restaurants across six cities and generates $400 million in annual revenue while employing 5,000 workers. The Philadelphia-based restaurateur recently opened Borromini and a Nashville location of Pastis while preparing to relaunch Babbo in Manhattan. Nine of his establishments ranked among the country's top 100 highest-grossing independent restaurants last year.
The 70-year-old entrepreneur started in music before opening his first restaurant in 1995. His Continental martini bar ignited a dining revolution in Philadelphia and led to Buddakan's launch three years later. Critics praised his 2016 Le Coucou partnership with chef Daniel Rose as the city's best new restaurant.
Starr collaborates with renowned chefs...
In-game sports betting has surged to dominate the American gambling market as mobile apps now offer constant wagering opportunities during live sporting events. More than half of all bets placed on major platforms, such as FanDuel and DraftKings, occur during games rather than beforehand. The rapid growth stems from artificial intelligence systems that generate thousands of betting options on events lasting mere seconds.
Public health experts warn that this high-speed gambling resembles slot machines more than traditional sports wagers. Research from Australia found 78 percent of microbettors showed signs of problem gambling compared to 29 percent of regular sports bettors. Professional sports leagues and broadcasters have adopted the...
JT escalated her dispute with Cardi B by targeting the rapper's sister Hennessy on social media. The Florida artist shared a 2022 tweet from Cardi B containing the word lapdog, and she claimed the message referenced her relationship with Nicki Minaj. JT accused Cardi B of initiating conflict between them through the earlier post.
Hennessy defended her sister by calling JT jealous, and this prompted additional responses from the City Girls member. JT referenced past musical collaborations, and she suggested Cardi B displayed envy over her success. Hennessy countered by accusing JT of monitoring the family's social media accounts for two years while waiting for confrontation.
The exchange continued with personal attacks from both...
Electronic Arts will be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The private equity firm joined forces with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Silver Lake Partners to complete the largest technology buyout in history. EA shareholders will receive $210 per share under the terms announced on Monday, following a rise in stock prices on Friday when the reports first emerged.
Kushner founded Affinity Partners in 2021 after serving as senior advisor to former President Donald Trump. The transaction requires regulatory approval due to Saudi Arabian investment, but analysts expect clearance, given the recent business ties between the Trump family and Saudi leadership. EA produces popular video...
Cardi B apologized to Latto on Tuesday after JT released a recorded phone call during an online dispute with Nicki Minaj. The leaked audio captured Cardi B making disparaging remarks about Latto while threatening Ice Spice. JT shared the recording on social media as tensions escalated between multiple rap artists.
Cardi B questioned Latto's approach to conflict resolution during the heated conversation, and she suggested the Atlanta rapper avoided direct confrontation. Latto previously addressed disagreements with Ice Spice through music rather than physical altercation before the two artists reconciled in September. The recorded call referenced recent musical releases, and this indicated the conversation occurred within the past few...
YouTube will pay Donald Trump $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit over his account suspension after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The platform banned Trump on Jan. 12, 2021, and restored access on March 17, 2023, when he began his 2024 presidential campaign. Trump will direct $22 million to the Trust for the National Mall to fund construction of the White House State Ballroom.
The former president announced plans for the 90,000-square-foot venue in July, and construction should finish before early 2029. The East Wing ballroom will hold 650 guests, and the private project requires $200 million total. Other plaintiffs will receive the remaining settlement funds. Meta paid Trump $25 million, and X settled for $10 million in separate cases...
Cassie Ventura submitted a victim impact statement before Diddy's sentencing on Friday, and she detailed years of abuse during their relationship. The R&B singer testified for four days while nine months pregnant, and she described violence that began when she turned 19 years old. Ventura said Diddy controlled her career through threats and substances while forcing her into repeated sexual encounters with hired workers during events he called freak-offs. She moved her family from New York because she fears retaliation if he receives release.
Ventura rejected defense arguments that portrayed their connection as a love story, and she told the court the relationship involved degradation and physical assault. Video footage shown at trial...
Young Thug announced that his feud with Lil Wayne has ended, and the rappers plan to release a collaborative album together. Thug explained on The Pivot podcast that Wayne avoids social media and previously formed opinions based on comments from fans at concerts. The conflict began in the mid-2010s when Thug titled his debut mixtape Barter 6 as a tribute to Wayne, but Wayne misunderstood the gesture while working on Tha Carter V.
The misunderstanding escalated into one of hip-hop's notable disputes. A shooting targeted Wayne's tour bus in 2015 during the height of tensions between the artists. Thug stated that their relationship has improved significantly, and they have recorded material for an album, but have not finalized the project...
