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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Tech Takes the Lead: Can It Mask Cracks in the Labor Market?

Wall Street had a rollercoaster Thursday, with tech stocks soaring while data on the job market painted a more mixed picture. The Nasdaq, home to giants like Tesla and Nvidia, saw a healthy boost, pushing higher by nearly 0.5%. But the broader S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Westside Gunn's Latest: A Praying Man's Artistic Journey

The Griselda rapper Westside Gunn doesn't seem to stop rapping, even after a huge 2023 that saw him drop the high-profile And Then You Pray for Me and Hall & Nash 2. While his brothers Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine have kept the music coming in 2024, Westside has been relatively quiet un

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hush Money Case: Sentencing Looms, But Will It Stick?

The countdown is on for former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case. A New York judge is expected to announce the date on Friday, after a series of delays and legal maneuvers by Trump's team. He was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump vs. the Hush Money: Is This a Political Witch Hunt or Justice Prevails?

Donald Trump, the former president, is facing a potential prison sentence after being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges stem from an alleged hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump maintains h

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Prospect Capital's Surprising Profit Boost Sparks Stock Rally

Prospect Capital (NASDAQ: PSEC) shares jumped in after-hours trading on the back of a strong earnings beat for its fiscal fourth quarter. The business development company posted net investment income per share of $0.25, easily topping analyst expectations of just $0.18. However, some key metrics di

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Powell Memo: A Blueprint for Corporate Domination

In the summer of 1971, a little-known lawyer named Lewis F. Powell Jr. penned an explosive memo to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this document, later known as the 'Powell Memo', Powell argued that American business had become too complacent and needed to take aggressive action to regain political

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Sep 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Viral Beauty Queen's Comeback

In the age of social media, a single misstep or offhand comment can catapult an individual into the unforgiving spotlight of public scrutiny and ridicule. Such was the case for Caitlin "Caite" Upton, a former beauty contestant from Lexington County, South Carolina, whose response to a question about

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Aug 28 2024CELEBRITIES

Rallying Behind Jordan: Celebrities Unite Amidst Medal Controversy

Amidst the dramatic turn of events surrounding Jordan Chiles' bronze medal in the recent Olympics, a wave of support from fellow athletes, celebrities, and fans has taken social media by storm. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stripped Jordan of her hard-earned medal, a decision that USA Gy

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Unveiling the Intricate Web: Carone, Adams, and Their Partners' Intertwined Relationships

Frank Carone, a seasoned political powerbroker, has been a pivotal figure in Mayor Eric Adams' life since 2013. Their bond, forged through political alliances and personal friendships, has seen Carone transition from clearing Adams' path to becoming the Brooklyn Borough President, to serving as his

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Beware of the Siren Song: Unveiling the Perils of High Dividend Yields

High dividend yields can be akin to a siren's song, luring investors towards what seems like a prosperous financial future. However, Wall Street maven Brad Thomas cautions us against the allure of 'sucker yields', or dividend yields that are too good to be true. In his article 'Is The Thrill Of Vict

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