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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump's Blame Game: A Shift from Responsibility

Donald Trump, the former president, is known for a different tune than his Republican predecessor, Ronald Reagan. While Reagan believed in personal responsibility, Trump often dodges blame. When faced with legal issues, Trump points fingers. He's been convicted of 34 felonies related to hush money p

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Fairfield Library's Ex-Finance Director Faces Fraud Charges

A surprising tale of financial misconduct has unfolded in Fairfield County. Monique Boulware, the former finance director of the Fairfield County Library, has been charged with two serious financial crimes. What makes this story noteworthy? Well, it turns out that Boulware, who held her position fro

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

HP's New CFO: A Leap from Medtronic to Tech Giant

HP has appointed Karen Parkhill as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 5. Parkhill is leaving her post at Medtronic, a global medical devices company, where she has been the Executive Vice President and CFO since 2016. This move highlights the trend of top finance chiefs switchin

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Money Moves: What to Do With Your Cash at Every Age

Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, stresses the importance of starting financial planning early. She suggests beginning with your employer's retirement savings option, especially if they offer a match. This allows younger folks to take full advantage of compounding, dividends, and appreci

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Struggle Behind Friday the 13th: A Writer's Unusual Fundraising Attempt

When Sean Cunningham, the director of the horror film "Friday the 13th," was trying to mimic the success of "Halloween," he faced a dilemma. He needed more money than the original $350,000 budget of "Halloween." So, he boosted his budget to $550,000. The movie went on to make nearly $60 million, a h

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Why IBM Might Be a Smart Investment Choice

IBM, a tech giant with a rich history, is often seen as a compelling option for investors. Let's dive into why this legacy company might be worth considering. First, IBM has been around for a long time. This isn't just a flash-in-the-pan startup. It's a company that's weathered many storms and adap

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Oct 06 2024FINANCE

FTX Fraud: Ellison's Sentencing & Bankman-Fried's Guilt

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. ET, Caroline Ellison will face sentencing in a New York court for her role in the FTX collapse. Ellison, formerly the CEO of Alameda Research and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud after testifying against SBF. Despite potentia

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Truth Social's COO Steps Down Amid Share Transfer Ruling

Recently, there's been some shake-ups at Truth Social, the social media platform started by former President Donald Trump. The company just lost its chief operating officer, Andrew Northwall, who resigned last month. This news came along with another big change - a court ruling that requires the com

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Truth Social's COO Steps Down as Company Faces Share Release and Financial Struggles

A top executive at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. has left the company, and a court ruling has ordered the release of nearly 800,000 shares to an early investor. The COO's departure comes as the company grapples with financial losses and tries to boost its revenue. Truth Social, the social med

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Investors Share Secrets: What Makes a Movie Worth Funding?

At this year's Zurich Summit, investors gathered to discuss what they look for when financing movies. Nick Shumaker from AC Independent explained how their focus on director-driven content has helped them make wise investments over the years. Marie-Christine Jaeger-Firmenich, a Swiss native, shared

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