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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Michelle Obama's Atlanta Rally: Boosting Youth and Minority Voter Turnout

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to lead a rally in Atlanta, just before the November 5 election. The event, hosted by her nonpartisan group When We All Vote, aims to energize young voters and voters of color. Atlanta was chosen for its diversity, with a significant Black population and growi

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 16 2024OPINION

Why Are Some Black Men Steering Clear of Politics?

Some researchers think Black men are leaning towards conservative ideas. But that's not the full story. Black men have always had varied political views. The real question is, how can we get more, especially young men, involved in politics? A recent study showed that almost half of Black people beli

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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Big Money Manager BlackRock Hits New Heights

BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, just hit an incredible milestone: they now handle $11.5 trillion in assets. How did they get there? Well, in the past quarter alone, they attracted a whopping $221 billion from investors. This includes $97 billion pumped into exchange-traded funds a

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

CEO Tavares Steps Down in 2026; Stellantis Faces Industry Challenges

Stellantis, the multinational automaker, announced on Friday that its CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire in early 2026. This decision comes amid what Tavares described as a "Darwinian period" in the global auto industry. The company has also been struggling with falling sales; in the third quarter of

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Portland Thorns FC GM Shifts to New Role in 2025

Portland Thorns FC's general manager, Karina LeBlanc, will step down from her role next year but will continue working with the club in a different capacity. The announcement comes after a tough season with a seven-game losing streak. LeBlanc, who is a former Canada and Thorns goalkeeper, will move

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Gemini Users Now Enjoy Imagen 3 for Image Creation

Great news for all Gemini users! You can now generate stunning images using Imagen 3. This feature was first introduced at Google's I/O 2024 event in May. Imagen 3 offers three key benefits: sharp image quality with detailed clarity and vibrant colors, lifelike visuals that bring realism to your ima

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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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