EXECUTIVE

Jan 20 2025POLITICS

How Presidents Use Executive Orders: Understanding Trump's Power Play

Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

College Football Playoff Bosses Hold Off on Changes for 2025

College Football Playoff bigwigs didn't tweak the 2025 playoff seeding plan during their Sunday meeting, according to Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. He reports that while changes aren't happening right now, commissioners are set to meet again on May 6. That's when they expect to have a big chat abo

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Trump’s Big Day: What to Expect from His First Hours as President

Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office. He has a stack of executive actions ready to sign, aiming to enact significant policy changes right away. This includes plans to crack down on immigration, boost energy production, and impose new tariffs. While some promises m

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

TikTok Goes Dark: Will Trump's Deal Bring It Back?

TikTok's lights have gone off in the US, leaving millions of users in the dark. But it might not be the end just yet. President Trump has promised to bring it back, but is it that simple? Let's dive into the messy world of TikTok's ban and Trump's plan to revive it. TikTok's shutdown came late last

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Jan 18 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Founder Returns to Boost Growth

Bumble is shaking things up with its founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, taking back the CEO role in March. This move comes after the dating app's shares dropped about 50% during the current CEO's tenure. The industry as a whole is facing challenges, with high inflation and a lack of new features slowing g

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Equal Rights: Biden’s Last-Minute Move

President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as officially part of the Constitution. This move, made in his final days in office, aims to secure equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex. Despite Biden's opinion, the ERA faces a bumpy road ahead. Legal challenges are expected

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Immigration Crackdown: Trump's New Plan

In the early hours of his presidency, Donald Trump and his team are preparing to roll out a tough new approach to immigration. The goal? To quickly deport people already living in the US without documents, especially those with criminal records. They're also looking at sending more military resource

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Jan 17 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Booms as Trump Mulls Crypto Push

Bitcoin's price jumped on Friday, following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might issue an executive order to prioritize cryptocurrency. This comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Trump could form a crypto advisory council, giving the industry a voice in his administration. Shares of Co

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Sweetens the Deal for Top Execs

Goldman Sachs has increased the pay of its CEO, David Solomon, by 26% to $39 million. Alongside this, they've set up retention plans worth $80 million for both Solomon and the bank's president, John Waldron. This move aims to keep the duo at the helm, following a strong performance year. The bank ha

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Jan 16 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Changes on the Horizon: Trump's Day One Plans

President-elect Donald Trump is set to make big moves in the crypto world on his first day in office. A source close to his transition team revealed that he might tackle two key issues: debanking and the repeal of a policy called SAB121. This policy forces banks to count digital assets as liabilitie

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