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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Kids Learn Finance at Knock Knock Museum's Fun Weekend

Want to know how kids can learn about money? Head over to Baton Rouge's Knock Knock Children's Museum. They recently held their 'Earn and Learn' financial literacy weekend, where kids got hands-on experience with earning, saving, and spending cash. The best part? It was free! Kids worked in a prete

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Baseball Gone Wild: Profar's Night at Dodger Stadium

Imagine this: Jurickson Profar makes an incredible catch during the first inning. He grabs the ball right from Mookie Betts' swing, setting the tone for what was supposed to be a normal game. But then, things take a strange turn. Fans start tossing stuff at Profar—twice! And it wasn’t just Dodger fa

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Former Singapore Minister Gets Jail Time for Accepting Gifts

A former minister from Singapore has been sentenced to one year in prison. The 62-year-old, Subramaniam Iswaran, was found guilty of accepting gifts worth over $300,000 while he was the Transport Minister. These gifts included things like tickets to sporting events and private jet travel. The court

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Katt Williams' Hilarious Jabs at Celebs Who Party with Diddy

Comedian Katt Williams has been making waves with his recent stand-up jokes, targeting celebrities who attend parties thrown by Diddy. This comes after Diddy's arrest in New York City on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. Despite pleading not guilty, the Bad Boy mogul finds himself

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Why We're Uncomfortable Talking About Money

Money matters can be a tough subject to bring up, even with close friends and family. A recent survey found that most adults in the U.S. prefer discussing politics or religion over their finances. Surprisingly, 62% of people feel highly uncomfortable sharing their financial details with loved ones.

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

When Weather Strikes, Lindor's Comeback Plans Delayed

As fans eagerly awaited Francisco Lindor's return to the Mets lineup after a long absence due to back discomfort, Mother Nature had other plans. The game against the Braves at Truist Park was postponed because of storms and Hurricane Helene, leaving the team with an altered schedule. Manager Carlos

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Did Neanderthals Wear Clothes? The Evidence Speaks Volumes

Imagine a world where the cold is as constant as the stars above. In this world, our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, had to adapt to survive. One key question scientists are asking is: Did Neanderthals wear clothes? The answer seems to be yes, but how do we know? Scientists have found tool

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Janet Yellen: AI in Finance Can Be a Mixed Bag

Finance is getting smarter. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently talked about this at a financial stability conference. She said artificial intelligence (AI) could make things better or worse for the finance world. That's why regulators are paying close attention. Yellen mentioned how AI can he

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Gulf Banks Have More Cash: What's Next?

In a surprising turn of events, banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are sitting on more liquid cash than many of their global counterparts. This shift is largely due to the high interest rates in Europe and other regions, according to an executive from Qatar National Bank. Speaking

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Access: A New Bank for Malaysia’s Underserved

Imagine a bank that reaches out to those who often get left behind. That's what Boost Bank is doing! Created by Axiata Group Berhad and Boost, this digital bank has teamed up with RHB Banking Group to make financial services more accessible. They’re focusing on safety measures against unauthorized a

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