CONTRACTS

Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Kupp's Contract Conundrum

Let's dive into the tricky situation surrounding football star Cooper Kupp. The Rams are trying to figure out how to trade him, and it's not as easy as it seems. Why? It's all about the money. Kupp is set to earn $20 million in 2025, with $12. 5 million as a salary and $7. 5 million as a r

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk as a government member

The billionaire Elon Musk has taken on a unique role within the government. His title is 'special government employee. ' This means he is not a full-time worker, neither is he a volunteer. He has a specific time commitment to the government, with a limit of 130 days in a single year and no pay. Mus

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Feb 03 2025SPORTS

NBA Stars Shuffled in Surprise Trade

Don't look now, but there's been a shocker in the NBA. Older Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis found themselves swapped clubs. Since 2019, Anthony Davis wanted to play with his team more in Los Angeles. Luka was suddenly gone from Dallas. He will replace LeBron James and missed out on playing in

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Health Care: Smart Contracts and Sharing

Imagine health care where multiple organisations can work together seamlessly without the usual hassles or worries. This is possible through smart contracts (SCs). SCs are not new to us. They are digital agreements that self-execute. They are designed to work automatically without needing manual i

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Government's Big Push to Cut Diversity Initiatives Creates Big Mess

Let's start with a big move by the government. They are removing all references to "diversity, " "equity, " and "inclusion" across federal agencies. This includes even the most basic employee manuals. Take the Internal Revenue Service’s procedural handbook for employees, for example. The terms were

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Mystery and Magic of the MLB Free Agent Market in 2024

So, baseball fans, spring training is knocking on the door, but there are still a bunch of big names out there waiting for their chance to sign a new deal, such as Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. There's a lot to talk about in the MLB. Signing a new deal in late January, Roki Sasaki, a Japanese pitche

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Coen's Crossroads: The NFL's Interview Dilemma

Liam Coen found himself in a tough spot when he agreed to become the highest-paid offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers. There was one small catch: he couldn't interview with the Jaguars. This handshake deal turned out to be a problem when Coen decided to interview anyway. The NFL rules allow ass

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

Tech's New Game: Pay to Play in Trump's Era

President Trump's inauguration is turning out to be a wild ride, especially for tech bigwigs. They're spending big bucks to stay in the government's good graces. Facebook's Zuckerberg, for instance, wants a friendly SEC for his crypto adventures. Meanwhile, Apple, Google, and Meta are dealing with l

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

Orioles Miss Out on Corbin Burnes for 2025

The baseball world got some big news just before the year ended. Corbin Burnes, the Orioles' top pitcher from 2024, will not be returning to the team in 2025. He signed a huge six-year $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This move doesn't come as a huge shock. The Orioles' general m

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Combines for IoT Privacy

Imagine a world where your smart devices chat behind your back, but in a good way! They're not gossiping about you, but working together to keep your data safe. That's what's happening with UbiPri and Ethereum blockchain. You see, UbiPri acts like a middleman, making sure the right messages get to t

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