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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The High Cost of School Technology: A Financial Burden on US Parents

As the back-to-school season approaches, a new survey reveals that more than half of US parents are struggling to afford the technology their children need for school. The survey, conducted by mobile device recommerce company EcoATM Gazelle, found that 55% of parents have gone into credit card debt

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Aug 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sony and ZEE Entertainment: A Merger That Wasn't Meant to Be

Sony and ZEE Entertainment have officially put an end to their disputes over their failed merger. The two media giants released a joint statement announcing a 'comprehensive non-cash settlement' that resolves all issues resulting from the collapse of the merger earlier this year. The agreement inc

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Kit Harington's New Role: From Jon Snow to 'Industry's' Sir Henry Muck

Formerly known as the King of the North, Kit Harington has traded his fur cloak for a suit and tie as he joins the cast of HBO's 'Industry.' The 'Game of Thrones' alum will be playing Sir Henry Muck, the posh and privileged CEO of a green tech company. Despite his extensive acting experience, Harin

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Unraveling the Campaign Finance Mystery: FBI Seizes Rep. Andy Ogles's Cellphone

In a twist that could have been plucked straight from the pages of a political thriller, the FBI has taken possession of Rep. Andy Ogles's (R-TN) cellphone as part of a larger investigation into discrepancies with his campaign finance reporting. Ogles, who confirmed the news on Tuesday, is currentl

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Campaign Finance Frenzy: Top Contenders Rake in Cash for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Race

As the race for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President heats up, candidates are pulling out all the stops to secure campaign donations. The latest campaign finance reports reveal a flurry of financial activity, with candidates raising funds from May until the end of the quarter. While the total amount of

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

The Enigma of Andy Ogles' Campaign Finances: A Tale of Discrepancies

Andy Ogles, the Republican U.S. Representative from Columbia, Tennessee, has been grappling with a myriad of corrections to his campaign finance disclosures since his initial run two years ago. A recent analysis of his campaign finance records from April 2022 to July 12, 2024, reveals that Ogles'

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Brazil's Economic Miracle-Maker: Antonio Delfim Netto (1928-2023)

Antonio Delfim Netto, the legendary Brazilian finance minister who masterminded the country's economic boom in the late 1960s and early 1970s, has passed away at the age of 96. During his tenure as finance minister from 1967 to 1974, Mr. Delfim Netto served as the economic architect of the military

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Billionaires' Unchecked Influence: The Downfall of Joe Biden and Rise of Kamala Harris

Decades of Supreme Court decisions, such as Buckley v. Valeo (1976) and Citizens United v. FEC (2010), have opened the floodgates for unlimited political spending, giving the wealthy unprecedented power and leaving voters disillusioned. The only way to combat this is through a constitutional amendm

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Tragic Demise of Tech Finance Veteran Stephen Chamberlain: A Coincidental Timing Amidst Lynch's Disappearance

In a shocking turn of events, British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch's former co-defendant in a US fraud trial, Stephen Chamberlain, has passed away after being struck by a car in Stretham, Cambridgeshire. The incident occurred on Saturday, just two days before Lynch's mysterious disappearance along w

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Darien's New Representative on the HHR Building Committee: A Tribute to David Martin

In the wake of the sudden passing of David Martin, the Darien Board of Finance has appointed Robert Cardone to take his place on the Hindley Holmes and Royle (HHR) Building Committee. This appointment was announced during the Board of Finance's regular meeting on Tuesday, following discussions betwe

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