SCOTT DERRICKSON

Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting time for Keurig Dr Pepper. The company is planning to buy JDE Peet’s,...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

Christian Koloko: A Journey from Cameroon to the NBA

Christian Koloko's path to the NBA is a story of resilience and adaptability. Born in Douala, Cameroon, he spent his early years in Central Africa, attending Collège Libermann. His journey took a significant turn when he moved to the United States in 2017, enrolling at Birmingham High School in California. Despite not knowing English initially, he thrived, showcasing...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Simplifying the Fed: A Look at Interest Rate Management

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently shared his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's approach to managing interest rates. He believes the current system is too complex and needs a major overhaul. According to Bessent, the Fed's strategy for controlling interest rates has become overly complicated and is showing signs of strain. The Fed's approach invol...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Costs: Trump's New Plan to Extend Obamacare Subsidies

The White House is considering a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for two more years. This comes as millions of Americans face a significant increase in healthcare costs starting in January. The proposal suggests a cap on eligibility for these subsidies at 700% of the federal poverty level. This is a change from the original Affordable Care Act, which capped eligib...

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Nov 25 2025SPORTS

Nick Walsh: The Man in the Middle of Scottish Football Drama

Nick Walsh is back in the spotlight for another big Scottish Premiership match. This time, he's overseeing the action at Easter Road on Sunday, November 30. He'll have Daniel McFarlane and Frank Connor by his side, with Grant Irvine and Ross Hardie handling the VAR duties. It's a noon kick-off, and the table might look a bit different by then, depending on how Mother...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

A Royal Birthday Bash in New York: Jamie Dimon's Big Party for King Charles

Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase, threw a huge party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday. The event took place at the bank's shiny new building in Manhattan. A giant British flag was projected onto the building, and about 400 guests showed up to enjoy the festivities. The king didn't attend, but many important people did. British nobles, politicians, and...

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Who's to Blame for the Delay in Cemex's Mining Plans?

A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Strain Claims Life in Washington: What You Need to Know

In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbed to the illness on Friday. The H5N5 strain is not commonly seen in ...

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Nov 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser: November 24 Edition

November 24 is a special day for many famous faces. Let's take a look at some notable names celebrating birthdays today. Katherine Heigl, known for her roles in movies like "My Father the Hero" and "Bride of Chucky, " is turning 47. She has been a familiar face in Hollywood for years. Stephen Merchant, who recently appeared in "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, " is c...

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Nov 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays: A Fun Look at Stars Turning Older

The last days of November and the start of December are packed with birthdays from famous faces. From seasoned veterans to newer stars, the entertainment world has a lot to celebrate. Let's kick things off with some legendary figures. On November 30th, we see names like Ridley Scott and Mandy Patinkin hitting major milestones. These are folks who have shaped movies,...

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