Shopify has removed Kanye West's Yeezy website due to violations of its terms of service, including the sale of swastika T-shirts and antisemitic posts. This action follows widespread backlash against West's recent behavior, leading to professional and financial consequences.
Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show became a cultural moment with Serena Williams making a surprise appearance. The performance, which included Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' aimed at Drake, saw Williams dancing on stage, adding intrigue to the ongoing rap rivalry.
Starbucks is celebrating the day after the Super Bowl by offering a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee to its Rewards members on February 10, 2025. This promotion, known as 'Starbucks Monday,' aims to help fans recover from the excitement of the game. Members can redeem the offer through the Starbucks app or in-store, with new members also eligible to participate.
Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans featured a lineup of high-profile commercials, blending nostalgia, humor, and celebrity power, with brands like Dunkin', Uber Eats, and Nike making memorable appearances.
A deadly plane crash at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident involved a Learjet 35A owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil, which collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 after veering off the runway. The NTSB is investigating the crash.
Central Lakes College's Verse Like Water program will host Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo on February 12, 2025, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Pardlo will deliver a poetry reading and craft talk, with attendees receiving a free copy of his latest book, *Spectral Evidence*. The event highlights the program's mission to bring acclaimed poets to the community.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Taylor Swift after she was booed at Super Bowl LIX, reigniting their ongoing feud. Swift, attending to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce, faced mixed reactions from the crowd, with Trump framing the incident as a win for his MAGA base.
Starbucks is giving away a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee to its Rewards members on February 10, 2025, as part of a Super Bowl promotion. This offer, available through the Starbucks app or in-store, aims to provide a post-Super Bowl pick-me-up and reconnect with customers.
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Treasury to stop producing pennies due to their high manufacturing costs, sparking a renewed debate on the coin's utility and cost-effectiveness in a cashless society.
Google Maps has updated the Gulf of Mexico's name to the Gulf of America, following an executive order by former President Donald Trump. This change, reflecting Google's adherence to official government names, has sparked discussions on the implications of renaming historically significant geographical features.