Apple's Services Growth Fuels Record Profit Margin
Apple reported record-high gross margin of 46.9% in its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, driven by a flourishing services business that reached $26.34 billion in revenue, offsetting a slight decline in iPhone sales; total revenue reached $124.3 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year.
Apple's Services Growth Fuels Record Profit Margin
Apple reported record-high gross margin of 46.9% in its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, driven by a flourishing services business that reached $26.34 billion in revenue, offsetting a slight decline in iPhone sales; total revenue reached $124.3 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year.
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40% Bias Score
Marianne Faithfull, Iconic British Singer, Dies at 78
British singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull died peacefully in London on Thursday at age 78; her career, spanning from the 1960s to the 2010s, was marked by a unique vocal style, collaborations with iconic artists such as The Rolling Stones and Metallica, and the overcoming of numerou...
Marianne Faithfull, Iconic British Singer, Dies at 78
British singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull died peacefully in London on Thursday at age 78; her career, spanning from the 1960s to the 2010s, was marked by a unique vocal style, collaborations with iconic artists such as The Rolling Stones and Metallica, and the overcoming of numerou...
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Trump Nominee Kash Patel Faces Senate Scrutiny for FBI Director Post
President Trump nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and Trump aide openly critical of the FBI, to lead the agency, prompting concerns about political influence on law enforcement and potential impacts on investigations.
Trump Nominee Kash Patel Faces Senate Scrutiny for FBI Director Post
President Trump nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and Trump aide openly critical of the FBI, to lead the agency, prompting concerns about political influence on law enforcement and potential impacts on investigations.
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ICE Check-Ins Lead to Deportations Amid Stricter Immigration Enforcement
A Venezuelan immigrant was detained during a routine ICE check-in in Florida, prompting concerns that such appointments are becoming opportunities for detention and deportation under the Trump administration's stricter immigration enforcement policies, impacting nearly 179,000 people under ICE super...
ICE Check-Ins Lead to Deportations Amid Stricter Immigration Enforcement
A Venezuelan immigrant was detained during a routine ICE check-in in Florida, prompting concerns that such appointments are becoming opportunities for detention and deportation under the Trump administration's stricter immigration enforcement policies, impacting nearly 179,000 people under ICE super...
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Diddy Faces Expanded Sex Trafficking and Abuse Charges in Superseding Indictment
A superseding indictment alleges Sean "Diddy" Combs engaged in a 20-year racketeering conspiracy involving abuse, coercion, and sex trafficking of at least three women and others from 2004-2024, with the alleged violence ranging from assault to paying $100,000 to cover up a video of him attacking hi...
Diddy Faces Expanded Sex Trafficking and Abuse Charges in Superseding Indictment
A superseding indictment alleges Sean "Diddy" Combs engaged in a 20-year racketeering conspiracy involving abuse, coercion, and sex trafficking of at least three women and others from 2004-2024, with the alleged violence ranging from assault to paying $100,000 to cover up a video of him attacking hi...
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Trump's Anti-DEI Orders Spark Concerns of Widening Gender, Racial Gaps in Federal STEM
President Trump's executive orders, targeting DEI programs as discriminatory, have prompted concerns from women in federal STEM roles about increased gender and racial inequality, citing the potential for limited access to careers and unwelcoming work environments, while the White House claims this ...
Trump's Anti-DEI Orders Spark Concerns of Widening Gender, Racial Gaps in Federal STEM
President Trump's executive orders, targeting DEI programs as discriminatory, have prompted concerns from women in federal STEM roles about increased gender and racial inequality, citing the potential for limited access to careers and unwelcoming work environments, while the White House claims this ...
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Release of Controversial Palestinian Prisoner Zubeidi Sparks Outrage and Celebration
Zakaria Zubeidi, a Palestinian prisoner convicted of terrorism by Israel and celebrated by Palestinians as a symbol of resistance, was released as part of a prisoner exchange, sparking strong reactions from both sides.
Release of Controversial Palestinian Prisoner Zubeidi Sparks Outrage and Celebration
Zakaria Zubeidi, a Palestinian prisoner convicted of terrorism by Israel and celebrated by Palestinians as a symbol of resistance, was released as part of a prisoner exchange, sparking strong reactions from both sides.
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Alabama Grandmother Sets Record with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
Towana Looney, an Alabama grandmother, has survived for over two months with a genetically modified pig kidney, exceeding previous records in xenotransplantation and offering hope for addressing the organ shortage; however, larger studies are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and address ethical ...
Alabama Grandmother Sets Record with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
Towana Looney, an Alabama grandmother, has survived for over two months with a genetically modified pig kidney, exceeding previous records in xenotransplantation and offering hope for addressing the organ shortage; however, larger studies are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and address ethical ...
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Trump Pardons January 6 Defendants With Extensive Criminal Histories
President Trump pardoned all January 6 defendants, including dozens with prior convictions for serious crimes such as rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence; this decision disregarded individual culpability and existing criminal records.
Trump Pardons January 6 Defendants With Extensive Criminal Histories
President Trump pardoned all January 6 defendants, including dozens with prior convictions for serious crimes such as rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence; this decision disregarded individual culpability and existing criminal records.
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Warren Accuses Kennedy of Conflict of Interest in HHS Nomination
Sen. Warren accused HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of profiting from anti-vaccine lawsuits, expressing concern that his potential influence could lead to reduced vaccine access and increased payouts to plaintiffs while Kennedy maintains he supports vaccines and will comply with ethical ...
Warren Accuses Kennedy of Conflict of Interest in HHS Nomination
Sen. Warren accused HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of profiting from anti-vaccine lawsuits, expressing concern that his potential influence could lead to reduced vaccine access and increased payouts to plaintiffs while Kennedy maintains he supports vaccines and will comply with ethical ...
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Midair Collision Kills 64, Including Prominent Figure Skaters
A midair collision near Reagan National Airport between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday killed all 64 people on board, including 16-year-old figure skater Spencer Lane and his mother, Christine, along with five other people with ties to The Skating Club o...
Midair Collision Kills 64, Including Prominent Figure Skaters
A midair collision near Reagan National Airport between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday killed all 64 people on board, including 16-year-old figure skater Spencer Lane and his mother, Christine, along with five other people with ties to The Skating Club o...
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Marianne Faithfull, Singer and Actress, Dies at 78
Iconic singer and actress Marianne Faithfull died at age 78 in London; her spokesperson confirmed the death, though the cause wasn't disclosed. Faithfull, known for "As Tears Go By," also had a successful film career and openly discussed her struggles with addiction and cancer.
Marianne Faithfull, Singer and Actress, Dies at 78
Iconic singer and actress Marianne Faithfull died at age 78 in London; her spokesperson confirmed the death, though the cause wasn't disclosed. Faithfull, known for "As Tears Go By," also had a successful film career and openly discussed her struggles with addiction and cancer.
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40% Bias Score