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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

The Unexpected Team Behind Trump Media's Tech: A Look at Its International Links

In a surprising turn of events, a small company from a tiny Louisiana town is playing a big role in former President Donald Trump’s new media venture. Recent documents show that the company helping to build Trump Media's tech has a history that stretches from Iran to Russia and China. The company i

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

China’s Property Sector Gets a Half-Trillion Dollar Boost, But Is It Enough?

China recently poured half a trillion dollars into its struggling property sector. Experts, however, aren’t convinced this is enough to turn things around. The move comes after a summer of poor economic data, raising fears that China might miss its growth target. Leader Xi Jinping finally rolled ou

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Faces Scrutiny After Fatal Crash

You might have heard that Tesla's self-driving tech has been in the news again. This time, it's because one of their cars with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature hit and killed a pedestrian. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into this, along with three oth

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Bitcoin Boom: Alabaman Man Charged in SEC Hack

In a recent event, a 25-year-old man from Alabama was arrested and charged for his alleged role in a hack that targeted the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) X account in early January. The hack, which occurred just before the SEC was due to announce its decision on spot-Bitcoin excha

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Charleston's Citadel Mall: A New Vision in the Making

Get ready, Charleston! The City of Charleston’s Design Review Board has a big meeting coming up. They'll be talking about the future of the Citadel Mall on Monday. This is your first chance to see what the team has in mind for the redesign. The team will introduce themselves and share the inspiratio

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

The Power Trio of AI Investing: Kutcher, Epstein, and Oseary at Disrupt 2024

Ever wondered who's banking on AI's bright future? Enter Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary – the dream team behind Sound Ventures. This Beverly Hills-based firm turned heads last year with a whopping $265 million AI fund, targeting just six big-league companies like OpenAI and Hugging Fa

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Get a Lifetime Microsoft Office Deal for Just $180

Need a good set of tools for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations? Microsoft Office has you covered. But buying it outside of school or work can be pricey. Here's a deal that can save you big bucks! StackSocial is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Revisiting Microsoft’s Stake in OpenAI’s Transition to For-Profit

Microsoft and OpenAI are in a race against time to determine how much equity the tech giant will get once the AI startup turns into a for-profit company. According to The Wall Street Journal, both companies have mobilized investment banks to negotiate this multibillion-dollar deal. Microsoft has pum

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Plan: Catch-22 for His Own Business?

What happens when a businessman turned politician's policies could hurt his own ventures? That's the situation with Donald Trump's tariff proposals. Newsweek found that many Trump-branded products, like hats, jackets, and even Bibles, are made in countries like China and Vietnam. These are the same

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Beijing Workers Worry About Economy Despite Stimulus Plans

Workers in Beijing are feeling the pinch of a struggling economy, with recent growth numbers being the worst in over a year. The city's economy has been hit hard by slow consumer spending and a crisis in the real estate sector. Despite the government's efforts to boost the economy with new policies,

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