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...
Big banks are in a rush to figure out what happened after a hack hit a company that handles real estate data for loans and mortgages. The company, SitusAMC, is based in New York and works with about 1, 500 clients. They found out on November 12 that someone had broken into their systems. By November 15, they were telling customers that some of their account records a...
In a surprising turn of events, Qube Holdings, a major player in the logistics industry, has caught the attention of Macquarie Asset Management. The investment giant has put forward a proposal to take over Qube, valuing the company at a whopping AU$11. 6 billion. This isn't Macquarie's first attempt, though. They've been in talks with Qube before, but this time, they...
Prices are going up, and it's not just a small increase. They're climbing at a speed that's making life harder for many people. An expert in economics has pointed out that this affordability crisis could have been avoided. The expert shared some numbers that show how bad it is. In September, prices were up 3% from the year before. That's higher than the 2. 3% increa...
In Northern Ghana, teens are facing a big problem with drugs. Many of them want help but find it hard to get. This is a growing issue that needs attention. Why is it so tough for these teens to find help? One big reason is that there aren't enough places for them to go. Even when there are services, teens say they don't know about them or can't reach them easily. A...
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...
New York City has a lot going on, and not all of it is good. Prices are soaring, but the quality of life is taking a hit. Public services are expanding, but the care and maintenance are lacking. Hospitals are busy, but the level of care is questionable. Schools are numerous, but the education standards are dropping. Traffic is increasing, but the roads are in poor co...
Meghan Sonderegger has climbed the ranks at Union Bank & Trust (UBT) and is now the Vice President of Treasury and Payments. She's been with the bank since 2005 and has focused on improving digital products for both retail and business customers. Sonderegger is not just about work. She gives back to her community by volunteering at her children's schools. This shows...
The New England Patriots have a packed schedule for 2025. If you want to catch all the action without a cable subscription, there are several options to consider. The team's games are spread across different networks, so you'll need to pick the right streaming service for each matchup. For games on CBS, Paramount+ is a solid choice. It offers a 7-day free trial, and...
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, recently shared her heartbreaking journey with cancer. At just 35 years old, she revealed that she has less than a year to live. This news came shortly after she welcomed her second child, a baby girl, in May 2024. Doctors first noticed something was wrong when her white blood cell count seem...