Micron Technology shares have slipped about 7 % to roughly $383, pushing the price of its near‑term put options higher. Investors who sell out‑of‑the‑money (OTM) puts can pocket a sizeable upfront payment while setting a lower entry point for the stock. For instance, a one‑month put expiring Apri
The Washington Commanders have agreed to give the District of Columbia $1 million after a lawsuit from 2022 accused them of lying to fans about investigations into sexual misconduct and a toxic workplace. The case began in late 2021 when the team’s former owner, Karl Racine, used consumer‑protect
A state tax board decided that a small energy company, set up as a single‑member limited liability company and taxed like a corporation for federal purposes, can keep its property tax exemption. The law says only manufacturing firms qualify for the break under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause Sixteenth
The tension between Iran, the United States and Israel is spilling over into sports. Air routes that many athletes rely on are now closed, leading to cancellations and delays across the globe. The ripple effects show how politics can hit even the most neutral arenas. The International Paralympic
The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s
The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket squads, who just finished playing in India’s Twenty‑20 World Cup, cannot head home because many airports in the Gulf region have closed. The shutdown comes after rising tensions between Iran and the United States, as well as Israel, forced airlines to cancel thou
People’s ideas about getting older influence how they feel and what habits they adopt. In a recent survey across Iran, researchers looked at this link for the first time. The study gathered data from adults of different ages, asking them how they see themselves as they age. Questions covere
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are called “forever chemicals” because they linger in the body for many years. A new study looked at how these substances might make men feel older than their calendar age. The researchers found that the link between PFAS levels in the blood an
Bitcoin’s story has taken a new twist since U. S. regulators approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) grew faster than any other fund, pulling billions into a regulated wrapper. What followed was the rapid rise of options on that ETF, which now holds more Bitcoin volatility than
People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal
