Shohei Ohtani has done it again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has claimed the National League's Most Valuable Player award for the second year in a row. This victory adds to his impressive collection of accolades, including two World Series rings, a Rookie of the Year award, and a total of four
Sports are facing a serious problem with gambling. It's not new, but it's getting worse. In the past, strong leaders like Kenesaw Mountain Landis took a hard stance against gambling. He banned players involved in the 1919 World Series fix, sending a clear message. But today, the situation is differe
In the world of finance, things are always changing. Recently, a well-known activist investor, Jana Partners, has been making waves. They've quietly built up a significant stake in Alkami Technology, a company that specializes in banking tech. This move didn't go unnoticed. It's a clear sign that Ja
November 14th is a special day for many celebrities, as several well-known figures celebrate their birthdays. Among them are actors, musicians, and other public figures who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. One notable birthday is that of actor Patrick Warburton, who turns 6
Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac
Ken Burns, a renowned documentary filmmaker, has just dropped a massive project about the American Revolution. It's a six-part, 12-hour deep dive into the war that birthed the United States. Burns and his team, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, spent a decade cooking this up. They faced some toug
A family from Germany was on a dream holiday in Istanbul. They were enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. They decided to try some local street food. This is something many tourists do. But this time, it ended in tragedy. The family of four ate at a popular spot in Ortakoy. This is a watersid
In a show of resilience, Palestinians in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya gathered for Friday prayers after cleaning up their mosque. The mosque had been vandalized, with broken glass, offensive graffiti, and burn marks left behind. Villagers believe Jewish settlers were responsible for the dama
Uber Freight has recently joined forces with Better Trucks, a Chicago-based last-mile delivery platform. This partnership aims to improve delivery services across the United States. Better Trucks, founded in 2018, handles millions of packages annually for big retail and e-commerce brands. By combini
In Pennsylvania, a small group of high earners is shouldering a big part of the tax load. The top 1% of earners in the state, about 58, 541 households, bring in a lot of money. On average, each of these households makes over $1. 7 million a year. Together, they earn 18. 42% of the state's total inco
