A tech company, Corvex, finds itself in a confusing situation after one of its top executives was arrested. Brian Raymond, named as Corvex's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in official documents, was indicted for illegal activities. Here's where it gets messy: Corvex first said Raymond was their CTO, then denied it after his arrest. Before the indictment, Corvex prou...
The recent budget announcement has brought several changes that could impact your wallet. Let's break it down in simple terms. First off, taxes might be a bit tougher. The income tax bands, which decide how much tax you pay, won't increase with inflation until 2031. This means if you get a pay raise, you might end up paying more in taxes than you expected. In Scotla...
The NFL season is heating up, and Week 13 is set to be a thrilling one. Two experts, Florio and Simms, have been going head-to-head all season, and they're tied at 119-58-1. But who will take the lead this week? Florio had a strong week last time, going 9-4-1 against the spread, while Simms struggled with a 6-7-1 record. Florio's bold predictions, like the Cowboys b...
The Trump administration has struck deals with drug companies to lower Medicare prices for 15 medications. These deals are part of a program that started under President Biden. The goal is to save money for both taxpayers and seniors. However, the actual savings for individuals will vary based on their specific Medicare plans and prescription costs. The drugs involv...
A Georgia judge recently threw out the last criminal case against former President Trump related to the 2020 election. This decision means that Trump won't face criminal charges for trying to overturn the election results. Trump has had three criminal cases dropped since he was re-elected last year. Some of his close friends, like his old lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and...
Xbox has teamed up with Crocs to launch a limited-edition gaming shoe, priced at $80. This isn't your typical shoe upgrade. For an extra $30, you get thumbsticks and buttons. Add another $20, and you can personalize it with Jibbitz charms, featuring logos like Doom and Sea of Thieves. This release comes just after the Windows XP-themed Crocs and marks the 20th annive...
Taiwan is making a major investment in its defense. The country's president, Lai Ching-te, has announced a special budget of $40 billion. This money will be used to buy weapons and build a strong air defense system called the Taiwan Dome. The plan is to spend this amount over the next eight years, from 2026 to 2033. This big spending plan comes as Taiwan faces growi...
In a surprising turn of events, a Georgia prosecutor recently decided to drop a major legal case against former President Donald Trump and his associates. This case was all about claims that Trump tried to change the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The charges were serious, including racketeering, which is usually seen in organized crime cases. ...
The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve the parks. This includes fixing up buildings, doing necessary repairs...
Last week, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits, hinting that job cuts are still relatively low. The numbers dropped by 6, 000 to 216, 000, which is below what experts predicted. This data is a good way to check the health of the job market. However, the situation isn't all positive. The total number of people receiving jobless benefits went up to 1. 96 m...