Merge 104.8 | 09 October 2025
According to financial information and media firm Bloomberg, Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player. The valuation takes into account his career earnings, investments and endorsements with Ronaldo’s net worth now at $1.4b.
It has been rumoured that after more than a decade as Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook may be preparing to step down. He succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011 and has guided Apple through a trillion-dollar transformation. The company haven’t confirmed the news, but as he transitions out, he is expected to remain active in Apple’s strategic planning.
A new study reveals that lifting weights for just 90 minutes a week can slow down biological aging by four years. Scientists found that strength training protects your cells by lengthening our tiny DNA caps that shorten as we age — meaning your cells stay healthier for longer. Resistance training improves your hormones and testosterone, and even enhances brain health by increasing blood flow and memory retention.