Restrictions On Prediction Market Bets By U.S. Troops Part Of Draft Defense Bill
The US military may soon be barred from using prediction markets to bet on global events if a draft defense policy bill passes Congress and becomes law, following a high-profile case where a US special forces soldier is accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
New Study: Young Blacks And Latinos Lack Access To Wealth-building Tools
A new study by the Julian Bond Institute found that young Black and Hispanic Americans have high financial aspirations, but are hindered by structural access issues such as lack of family financial resources, affordable credit, and adequate income.
The Gates Foundation Is Hiring An Investigator To Probe Its Epstein Connections
The Gates Foundation has launched an independent investigation into its ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and has apologized to staff for the relationship, calling it a "huge mistake".
Condom Maker May Raise Prices Because Of Iran War
The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, causing the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider raising prices by 20-30% due to increased costs for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Takeover
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of a Paramount Skydance takeover deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter of the year pending regulatory approval.
Intralot’s Minority Partnership Challenges Could Dissolve With New Owner
Scientific Games and Intralot are locked in a battle over the right to manage Maryland's lottery systems for the next 10 years, with Intralot ultimately winning the bid due to its lower price, but the contract was later reversed due to a technicality, leading to a judge-mediated dispute.
The Sneaky — And Not-So-Sneaky — Ways That Companies Are Raising Prices Due To...
Amazon, JetBlue, United Airlines, USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Maersk are all implementing fuel surcharges to offset increased transportation costs due to the war in Ukraine.
The Pace Of Hiring Just Fell To The Lowest Since 2011, Outside Of The...
The US labor market is experiencing a 'low-hire, low-fire' state, with job openings decreasing and hires as a percentage of total employment dropping to the lowest rate since 2011, while layoffs and voluntary quits also remain low.
What $4-A-Gallon Gasoline Means For You And The Economy
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $4 for the first time since 2022, which could have significant implications for the US economy, including higher inflation and reduced consumer spending.
The Reality Of Being One Of 600,000 Black Women Out Of Work
An Atlanta-based social media manager shares her experience being laid off while on medical leave amid high unemployment for Black women.
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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...
Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.
