Harper Lee, the famous author of "To Kill a Mockingbird, " had a lot to say about the South. She shared her thoughts in letters to a friend. These letters cover over 20 years. In them, she talks about getting older, not liking fame, and what she thought of other writers like Truman Capote and Tennes
In the world of prediction markets, things can get pretty messy. With so many platforms out there, each one has its own data, prices, and liquidity. This makes it tough for users to compare outcomes and spot good deals. Enter Fors, a new player on the block, built on Solana. They've just launched th
Greg Abel is now the boss at Berkshire Hathaway. He took over from Warren Buffett, who ran the company for a very long time. Abel is 63 years old. He has been with Berkshire since 2000. Before that, he was the CEO of MidAmerican, a utility company. At Berkshire, he helped turn MidAmerican into a bi
Greg Abel is about to take the helm at Berkshire Hathaway, a company that Warren Buffett transformed from a small textile mill into a giant conglomerate. Buffett's journey began in 1962 when he started buying shares for $7. 60 each. Today, those shares are worth over $750, 000. Buffett's personal st
Money talks in the world of motorsports. It's no secret that having deep pockets can pave the way for a career in racing. This reality has led to a long-standing practice in NASCAR: parents supporting their children's racing dreams. Some fans appreciate seeing family legacies unfold on the track, wh
MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu
Scientists have made a big step forward in fighting cancer using light and heat. They created special molecules that stick together in a very organized way. These molecules can absorb and emit light in a range that is perfect for looking inside the body. This is called the second near-infrared windo
Michael Chandler is on a mission. He wants to bring back the glory days for American fighters in the UFC. Right now, the USA is in a tough spot. No American men hold UFC titles. It's been like this since 2004. Chandler sees this as a big opportunity. He's got his eyes on Conor McGregor. He wants to
Yearn Finance, a well-known player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, recently revealed an issue with its yUSND vault on the Arbitrum network. The problem was caused by a lack of liquidity in the USND token, which led to significant slippage when swapping liquidation rewards. This incident s
Frank Savage, a trailblazer in finance and sailing, passed away at 87. His journey was marked by significant achievements and a notable involvement in the Enron scandal. Savage was one of the few Black Americans to reach the top levels of global finance. He died on July 16 in Newport, R. I. , after
