In the UK, business leaders are urging Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to make tough decisions in the upcoming budget. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chief, Rain Newton-Smith, will criticize Reeves for not involving businesses in key discussions about energy costs and labor reforms. She will also push for a few significant tax hikes instead of many small ...
The crypto world saw some big action this past week. Let's break it down. First up, a Bitcoin whale made a huge splash. Owen Gunden, an early Bitcoin investor, sold off his entire stash. That's right, he cashed out a cool $1. 3 billion worth of Bitcoin. He's been holding onto these coins since 2011. This sale happened during a rough patch for Bitcoin, with prices dr...
Fran Hirschy's name might not ring a bell for everyone, but in the world of Staten Island sports, he's a towering figure. From his early days in Little League to his coaching career, Hirschy has left an indelible mark. His journey started young, dominating the Little League scene and setting records that still stand today. He was even featured in Sports Illustrated a...
The tech world is buzzing with a new concern: depreciation. Investors are now fretting over how quickly expensive tech gear, like GPUs and chips, might lose value. This worry is shaking up the AI market, with big tech stocks taking a hit. Michael Burry and Jim Chanos, famous for their sharp market insights, have been vocal about this issue. Burry recently shared his...
The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn Smith were second-team picks. Rose Schwartz received an honorable ment...
Peter Moore, a key figure in the gaming world, recently shared his thoughts on Sega's tough decision to leave the console market. It was a big moment when Sega stopped making its own gaming systems. The Dreamcast, Sega's last console, had a great start but faced a huge challenge: the PlayStation 2. Sony's powerhouse console was just too strong to compete with. Moore...
Elon Musk has been dropping hints about Tesla's upcoming projects. During a recent chat on The Joe Rogan Experience, he confirmed that the long-awaited Roadster is still in the works. He even promised that the upcoming reveal will be something truly unforgettable. Musk also teased the idea of a flying car, which has always been a hot topic. The Roadster was first sh...
Minnesota is seeing some fresh faces in various industries. Roxane Battle, a familiar face from local TV, has taken on a new role. She's now the vice president of communications and strategic initiatives at the Women's Foundation of Minnesota. This organization focuses on grants, research, and policy changes. Battle's background in media might bring a new perspective...
Bitcoin had quite the week, with big money moving in, experts clashing, and politics mixing with crypto. First, let's talk money. Strive, Inc. , a company all about Bitcoin, just got a huge $37 million boost from a Canadian pension fund. That's a lot of cash! Now, the fund owns a big chunk of Strive's shares. This shows that even big, serious investors are starting ...
The Scaramucci family has put over $100 million into American Bitcoin, a mining company with ties to former President Donald Trump’s sons. This investment came through Solari Capital, a firm started by AJ Scaramucci, which led a $220 million funding round back in July. The company went public later in September through a reverse merger, but the investors were not rev...