In a nail-biting legal battle, Missouri's Cole County Judge has ruled in favor of keeping sports betting on the state's November ballots. The decision comes after a lawsuit challenged whether proponents had gathered enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for inclusion. But what does t
In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. The idea, which was floated during a speech at The Economic Club of New York, would see the government establish its own investment fund to finance 'great national endeav
Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-
Donald Trump is back in North Carolina, the battleground state, trying to position himself as the tough-on-crime candidate in the face of Vice President Kamala Harris's strong fundraising showing. He's addressing the Fraternal Order of Police, a group that backed him in 2020, and painting Harris as
SoFi, a financial technology company, is seeing a potential surge in demand thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts. The article argues that declining consumer loan delinquency rates and the expectation of lower interest rates will fuel refinancing demand for mortgages and student loans. This, in
New York City is rolling out the red carpet for over 11,000 students heading into 24 brand-new public school buildings this fall. This marks the biggest school construction boom in 20 years, eliminating the need for most of those temporary, often cramped, trailer classrooms. But are these gleami
Portex, a new freight management platform, has snagged $6.25 million in seed funding to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) navigate the complex world of shipping. Founded by Brittany Ennix, a former Flexport associate, Portex aims to simplify the process by integrating with existing workflows
A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear
The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The
What's the deal with Serve Robotics' latest cash infusion? The autonomous sidewalk delivery company just announced a private offering expected to bring in around $20 million. But dig deeper, and you'll find some interesting details that warrant further scrutiny. Key points:- Single institutional i
