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Nov 21 2025FINANCE

Finance Influencers Under Fire: Martin Shkreli's Advice and Global Crackdown

Martin Shkreli, the controversial former hedge fund manager, recently took to social media to criticize online finance influencers. He argued that many of these influencers lack a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. Shkreli specifically targeted those who were scrutinizing Nvidia's t

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

EU Takes Aim at Tech Giants: Cloud Computing Under the Microscope

The European Union (EU) is once again flexing its regulatory muscles, this time turning its attention to the cloud computing services provided by Amazon and Microsoft. The European Commission (EC) has kicked off three separate investigations to see if these tech giants should be labeled as "gatekeep

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Nov 20 2025BUSINESS

A Dairy Dispute: Ogden Creamery Faces Vandalism Over Raw Milk

In Ogden, a creamery known for its raw milk products recently became the target of vandalism. The incident, which took place at Milk Barn Creamery's Ogden location, involved offensive graffiti on the storefront. The message was a clear protest against the sale of raw milk, a product that has sparked

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

The Peptide Trend: A Closer Look at the Hype and Risks

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that play crucial roles in the body. Insulin and GLP-1s are well-known examples, but many others remain unapproved by regulators. Despite this, they have become popular in the wellness world, with influencers and celebrities promoting them for various benefit

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Nov 14 2025CRIME

New Jersey Cracks Down on Illegal Sports Betting

New Jersey authorities recently made a big move against illegal gambling. They arrested 14 people linked to a mob-run sports betting operation. This isn't just about breaking the law. It's a reminder of how organized crime still tries to sneak into legal sports betting. Sports betting has become a

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Fiserv Settles Old Legal Issue with U. S. Government

Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely wit

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Do We Keep Seeing the Same Old Stuff?

Ever notice how your music, movie, or anime recommendations often seem to be the same popular stuff everyone else is into? This isn't just a coincidence. It's a problem called popularity bias. This happens when recommendation systems, those AI tools that suggest what you might like, favor the most p

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

San Jose Japantown: Business Blues and Historic Hurdles

In the heart of San Jose, a local entrepreneur is feeling the heat. Jordan Trigg, who once saw Japantown as a place of opportunity, now finds himself in a tough spot. He's lost control of four properties on East Taylor Street, and it's not just bad luck. The city's red tape and high costs have him t

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Nov 12 2025CRYPTO

U. S. Makes Crypto Staking Easier for Investors

The U. S. government has made some big moves to make crypto staking more accessible. The Treasury and IRS have just released new rules that let crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) stake digital assets and share the rewards with investors. This is a huge deal because it removes a big regulatory hu

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Nov 11 2025FINANCE

Crypto Trading Comes to Openbank in Spain

Openbank, a digital banking service under Santander, has started offering crypto trading in Spain. This move is part of a bigger trend where banks are starting to take cryptocurrencies more seriously. Just last month, bitcoin reached new highs, and this has caught the attention of many banks and the

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