Tom Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback, made headlines by converting part of his $6. 5 million salary into Bitcoin. This move, inspired by Russell Okung, who was the first NFL player to receive half of his salary in Bitcoin, turned out to be a smart financial decision. In just a few years, Brady's
California's voters recently said no to Proposition 6, a measure that aimed to stop forced labor in prisons. This move left many criminal justice reform advocates and incarcerated individuals disappointed. Current laws allow prisons to compel people to work as punishment, with wages often below $0.
You might think that Dana White, the big boss of UFC, only cares about making money and putting on big fights. But Khamzat Chimaev, a renowned fighter, recently revealed a side of White that many don’t know. In a chat with a YouTuber, Chimaev shared how White showed him a different side during a din
In the exciting and sometimes polarizing world of U. S. politics, celebrities often voice their support for candidates. The 2024 presidential election is no exception. While some famous faces back Democrats, others have given their thumbs up to Republicans, including former President Donald Trump. L
Imagine this: a fund based on a digital currency you might have heard of called Bitcoin has just overtaken a long-standing investment in gold. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now worth more than the iShares Gold Trust (IAU), which has been a favorite among traditional investors. By Friday, IBIT
After a long wait, a top tech fund manager is spotlighting his favorite picks in the tech sector. Tony Wang, the wizard behind T. Rowe Price's science and technology strategy, sees a thrilling shift happening. He believes companies are now focusing more on software and app developers who are busy la
Thousands of college students in China started a sudden trend of nighttime bike rides. They rode 30 miles to Kaifeng, a city known for its history and soup dumplings. The government first liked it, thinking it would boost tourism. But when too many students joined in, causing traffic jams and leavin
For the first time since seizing power, the Taliban will be present at a major international climate conference. The event, COP29, kicks off in Azerbaijan this Monday. Although the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is not widely recognized, the country's environment agency announced a delegation will at
Mark your calendars! Nintendo is treating us to a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated Donkey Kong Country area in Super Nintendo World. This special Nintendo Direct is set to air on Monday at 5PM ET. This theme park expansion, dedicated to Mario's old rival, has been eagerly awaited since its delay
Deep learning has made waves in various fields by handling complex data with ease. One such area is financial time-series prediction, specifically predicting stock price volatility. This involves forecasting if the prices will go up, down, or stay stable. Researchers have been digging into this for
