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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

BetMGM's Tech and Football Betting Boost Hopes for a Comeback

BetMGM is looking to bounce back in the gaming market by banking on new technology and the popularity of football betting. The company, now the third largest U.S. sportsbook, has lost some ground in sports gambling and online casino gaming, where it once led the pack. CEO Adam Greenblatt believes ne

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

'AI in Finance: Hype vs. Reality'

Lots of financial firms are talking about how great AI is, but many aren't seeing real results yet. Edward J Achtner, the head of generative AI at HSBC, thinks a lot of what's happening is just "success theater." He said at the CogX summit in London that companies need to be smart about where they u

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Explore Your Fitbit Data with New Insights Tool

Hey, Fitbit fans! Fitbit Labs has just started testing an exciting new feature called Insights Explorer. You might have heard about it earlier this year. So, what’s the big deal? Well, this feature lets you ask questions about your Fitbit data and get personalized insights, trends, and even charts!

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Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

Learning from Small Satellites to Improve Big Science Missions

NASA's small satellite missions have come a long way. They've learned from past failures and now do amazing science at a low cost. Take TEMPEST-D and RAINCube, for instance. Launched just minutes apart in 2018, they helped create the first near-real-time 3D model of storm evolution. Impressed by the

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Celtics' Preseason Trip: Battling Jet Lag with Science

Imagine flying halfway around the world for just a couple of games. That's what the Boston Celtics are doing, and it's not just about playing basketball. They're also dealing with a big challenge: jet lag. To help, the team has a secret weapon: science. The players are being told how much to sleep,

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Teen Welfare and Politics: A Colorful Tale

Political scientists have discovered an interesting pattern among Americans. White teens whose families received welfare tend to become Democrats later in life. However, the same doesn't hold true for non-white teens; they might even lean less toward the Democratic party as adults. This isn't about

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Latin Stars J Balvin and Peso Pluma Get Closer to Fans via Dear U's Bubble

Ever wondered what it’d be like to have your favorite artists right at your fingertips? Well, Dear U's Bubble platform is making that a reality for fans of Latin superstars J Balvin and Peso Pluma. This innovative app, which focuses on artist-fan communication, is spreading its wings in the West. By

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Virginia Floods: Schools Close, Communities Fed

The rain in Virginia was intense, and schools didn't waste time shutting down. Governor Glenn Youngkin knew that immediate help was crucial for those hit by the floods. He stressed that long-term recovery should be the focus, not getting sidetracked by other debates. While some folks pointed to clim

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Big Budget Problem for Cook County in 2025

Cook County has a big problem on its hands. The county is looking at a $218 million budget gap next year. Why such a huge gap? Well, it's mainly because of the raises given to county employees and the increasing pension payments that come with those raises. But here's an interesting twist – this yea

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Chronic Pain in Kids: A Hidden Crisis

Imagine having a constant, nagging pain that never goes away. This is the reality for one in five kids and teens. We often think of chronic pain as an adult problem, but youngsters suffer just as much. The trouble is, doctors don't always know how to help them. There's a big disconnect between what

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