Germany's DEG, a big name in development finance, has just made its first move into India's debt fund scene. They've put $25 million into Vivriti Asset Management's fund, which is based in GIFT City. This isn't just any fund—it's all about helping small businesses and women entrepreneurs get the loa
GigaCloud Technology Inc, a key player in the B2B tech solutions for large parcel merchandise, has just added two new faces to its sales team. Michael Pitman and Scott Hill are stepping into the roles of vice presidents of sales, effective immediately. Michael Pitman is no stranger to the home furn
Utah is trying to tackle a big issue: kids not reading well. The focus isn't just on schools. Parents have a huge role to play, especially before kids start school. Gov. Spencer Cox talked about this in Ogden. He said kids who don't read, talk, or have fun experiences at home start school behind. I
In a recent broadcast, two media personalities explored the idea that emotions often outweigh facts in shaping public opinion. Joel Pollak highlighted a notable quote by Scott Adams: \"Feelings don’t care about your facts. \" This statement underscores a growing trend where people's emotions drive t
Disney has taken a big step by creating a new top job: Chief Marketing and Brand Officer. They've chosen Asad Ayaz, who's been with Disney for 20 years, to fill this role. This isn't just a promotion; it's a whole new position. Ayaz will now be in charge of marketing and branding for Disney Entertai
Candy Spelling, known for her lavish lifestyle and as the widow of TV mogul Aaron Spelling, recently graced the cover of Westlake Malibu Lifestyle magazine. The February/March 2026 issue features a portrait of the 80-year-old, which has sparked a lot of talk online. Many people think the photo looks
A man's journey to find answers about his missing father led to a breakthrough in a cold case. The skeletal remains of a man found on a Washington beach in 2006 have been identified as Edwin Asher, a former mayor from Oregon. This discovery came after nearly two decades of uncertainty. Asher was re
Apple Arcade is set to expand its game library with some exciting new additions. Four new games will be available starting February 5, offering a variety of gaming experiences. One of the highlights is Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition, a strategy game that lets players build and manage th
Minneapolis is in the spotlight due to recent ICE activities. A hearing took place via Zoom to discuss a lawsuit aiming to limit ICE operations in the state. The judge didn't grant an immediate halt to these operations but asked for more evidence. Those suing wanted a quick stop to ICE raids, sayin
Mike Tomlin, the longtime coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has made it clear he's not in a rush to jump into another coaching gig. Even though he's stepping down after 19 seasons, he's not ready to commit to a new team in 2026. Teams have been reaching out, but Tomlin's response has been consistent
