Unum, a major player in disability and life benefits, has been making waves with its tech upgrades. With a whopping $13 billion in revenue last year, the company is no small fish. Gautam Roy, the company’s chief tech officer, has been at the helm of this digital makeover for over seven years. He’s n
A group called Building America's Future (BAF) wants the U. S. to have one clear rule for AI. They say this will help the country stay ahead of China. Right now, different states have different rules. BAF thinks this is messy and could slow down progress. They started a new ad campaign to push for
Jane Street Group and Citadel Securities are making big waves in the trading world. They are not just keeping up with the big banks; they are actually taking a bigger slice of the pie. Their recent earnings show that they are on track to have their best year yet. Jane Street saw a big jump in their
In the world of finance, big moves are happening. Two experienced professionals are joining forces to launch a new hedge fund. This fund will focus on Japan's market. Takeo Serizawa, a former portfolio manager at Citadel, is teaming up with Tomohiro Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi used to head Point72 Asset Ma
In the fast-paced world of electronic trading, speed is often seen as the key to success. However, Hudson River Trading has decided to shake things up by taking a different approach. Instead of focusing solely on split-second trades, they are now holding onto positions for longer periods, sometimes
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T
Measles is back with a vengeance. After years of decline, cases are soaring worldwide. This is a big problem because measles is highly contagious. The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm. They say the progress made over the years is now at risk. The WHO reports that 59 countries f
A Colorado lawmaker is under the microscope for how he spent campaign cash. Rep. Ron Weinberg is being investigated for possible campaign finance rule breaks. The state's Secretary of State's Office is looking into it after another Republican lawmaker, Rep. Brandi Bradley, filed a complaint. The co
Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu
The money game is not fair. It's like a rigged contest where the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. This is not a new idea, but it's worth talking about. The system is set up in a way that benefits those who already have money. It's like a secret club where only certain people know the rules.
