A group of students from Syracuse University's Bandier Music Business Program recently spent their summer exploring the music industry in Latin America. They visited five cities across Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, meeting with over 75 executives from major companies like Spotify, YouTube, Sony, and Universal. They also attended festivals, explored nightclubs, and im...
The Trump family's financial portfolio has taken a serious hit, losing about $1 billion in recent months. This drop is largely due to the declining value of cryptocurrencies, which the family has heavily invested in. According to Bloomberg News, their net worth has gone from $7. 7 billion to $6. 7 billion since September. One of the biggest losses came from Trump Me...
The Justice Department (DoJ) is going through big changes. Some say these changes are not good. The number of lawyers working there has dropped a lot. About 5, 500 lawyers and other workers have left since the current administration started. This includes people who were fired, quit, or took early retirement. The DoJ used to have around 10, 000 lawyers, but now there...
Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...
Bevacizumab, a drug that targets blood vessel growth, is being looked at closely for its potential to help people with advanced ovarian cancer. This isn't just any study; it's based on real-world data from a German cancer registry, making it more relatable and practical. The focus is on patients with stage IIIB to IV epithelial ovarian and fallopian tube cancer who ...
Blue Owl Capital is thinking about bringing back a plan to combine two of its private credit funds. This comes after they had to stop a similar plan last week because investors weren't happy. The main reason for the merge is to give shareholders a way out and cut costs. But, it's not a done deal yet. The idea is to merge the larger fund, OBDC, with Blue Owl Capital ...
The journey to cast the magical world of Wicked has been quite the rollercoaster. Many big names have tried out for roles, but only a few made the cut. Let's dive into some of the stars who came close but didn't quite make it to the Emerald City. First up, Lady Gaga was in talks to play Elphaba in a 2016 version of the film. Unfortunately, the project fell through, ...
The Cincinnati Bengals faced a tough matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 12, and things didn't go their way. The Patriots secured a 26-20 victory, pushing the Bengals' season record to 3-8. Meanwhile, the Patriots kept their strong position in the AFC with a 9-2 record. The Bengals' struggles didn't end with the loss. Star wide receiver Tee Higgins left...
At the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas, Beyoncé and Jay-Z showed up in style, making a strong fashion statement. Beyoncé chose a daring red leather Ferrari catsuit with micro shorts. She left the catsuit unzipped from the ribs, creating a deep plunging neckline. She paired this bold look with a matching long red jacket, a black Ferrari cap, giant black sunglasses, and a b...
In Switzerland, talks are happening about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan involves big changes for Ukraine, like giving up some land and limiting its military. The plan was first made by Russia, but the U. S. says it also had a hand in it. Donald Trump said Ukraine should be thankful for the U. S. 's efforts to end the war. He also said his peace plan isn't fina...