A new player is about to shake things up in South Africa's stock market. Optasia, a fintech company that uses AI, is planning a major move. They want to raise a lot of money by selling shares. The goal is to get 6. 3 billion rand, which is about $365 million. This would be the biggest IPO in South A
In a move that has sparked debate, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has ordered a review of U. S. intelligence agencies to see if random polygraph tests for employees and contractors could be a good idea. This comes as the Trump administration is trying hard to stop leaks of secret in
The Americas might soon lose its measles-free status. This is because cases are popping up in Canada, Mexico, and the U. S. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is worried. To keep the measles-free title, these countries must have zero cases within a year. But time is running out. Vaccinatio
Investors are showing a lot of interest in Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. Recently, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its investment in the company by a huge 473. 4% in the second quarter. They now own 171, 005 shares, worth around $10. 5 million. But they're not alone. Other big investors ha
A former finance bigwig's assistant is now in hot water. Jennifer Powers, 45, is accused of some serious crimes. She stands charged with sex trafficking and helping to transport women across states for dubious acts. This all ties back to her former boss, Howard Rubin, a once-respected portfolio mana
Let's talk about what's happening between China, Russia, and Ukraine. There's a lot of chatter about China giving Russia a helping hand in the Ukraine conflict. A big shot in Ukraine's intelligence community dropped a bombshell, saying China is sharing satellite intel with Russia. This intel is bein
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is becoming more common in the U. S. It can be very serious, especially for babies. The disease can cause severe breathing problems and even be life-threatening for infants under two months old. Many people think of whooping cough as a bad cough with a "whoop"
Investors are showing a lot of interest in Aris Water Solutions, Inc. A few big investment firms have recently bought more shares of the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC is one of them. They increased their stake by 41. 3% in the second quarter. They now own 5, 140 shares worth around $122, 000
The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on how well the United States could manage vaccination efforts. Unlike many other countries, the U. S. left much of the decision-making to individual states. This created a patchwork of policies and strategies across the country. The goal was to see how these
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is supposed to keep an eye on campaign money, but right now, it's not doing much watching. The reason? It doesn't have enough people to make decisions. The FEC needs at least four members to function properly, but lately, it's been running with just two. This is
