SBA

Dec 21 2024CRIME

A Security Guard's Observation Uncovers a Decade-Long Abuse

Imagine discovering that your husband of 50 years has been drugging you and inviting strangers to rape you while you're unconscious. This is the shocking reality Gisèle Pelicot faced after police approached her in November 2020. She thought they wanted to discuss upskirting allegations against her husband, Dominique Pelicot. But the truth was far worse. Police had fo...

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Dec 11 2024FINANCE

Small Businesses: COVID Loans Gone Wrong

Imagine you're a small business owner who received a federal COVID loan to keep your doors open. Now, you're in a mess because the loan has been sent to collections, even though you've been trying to pay it back. Sounds unfair, right? Well, this is happening to many small business owners. The Small Business Administration (SBA), which handles these loans, has been d...

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Oct 28 2024CELEBRITIES

Meet Abby & Brittany: A Glimpse into Their World with Husband Josh

Abby and Brittany Hensel made a rare appearance on social media recently, thanks to Abby's husband, Josh Bowling. Josh posted a selfie of the trio on his Facebook profile, showing them all smiling. In the photo, Josh is wearing a gray jacket over a purple shirt, while the twins are in a black top. Josh also shared a video of homemade pumpkin-shaped sourdough bread on...

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Small Business Loans: Bigger, Better, and More Accessible Than Ever

The rules for getting a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan just got a big shake-up! For decades, entrepreneurs were limited to $5 million in SBA-backed loans. But in May 2023, the SBA revamped this rule. Now, you can borrow up to $5 million per business, as long as each one belongs to a different industry sector. With 96 sectors to choose from, this opens up a ...

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst Questions SBA's Handling of Disaster Funds

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While those affected can still apply for loans, th...

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Sep 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

PlayStation Unveils a Treasure Trove of Games: State of Play 2024

PlayStation fans, rejoice! Sony's latest State of Play showcase has dropped, packed with over 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world. Clocking in at just 30 minutes, this event is a quick-paced highlight reel, but don't worry if you miss something - we've got you covered. From action-adventure builders to nostalgic horror, here's the rundown o...

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Sep 15 2024FINANCE

Will the Golden Cross Pattern Prove to be a Beacon of Hope for Investors?

The stock market has been on a wild ride in recent months, with August's global market rout followed by a September slump. Amidst this volatility, CNBC Pro screened FactSet for stocks forming or approaching a golden cross pattern, a chart indicator that suggests a potential breakout. Of the three names developing this pattern, Cardinal Health is the only one that has...

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