Tokyo Olympic Bribery Scandal: The Trial Begins

The trial of widespread bribery in the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee began on Friday with the admission of guilt by Shinichi Ueno, former head of ADK Holdings.  Ueno peacefully accepted the allegations in the Tokyo District Court, where the trial continued despite…

Microsoft Aims to Tame Bing’s Intimidating AI Chatbot

Microsoft is looking to improve its AI-enhanced search engine Bing after a growing number of users reported being insulted by the chatbot feature.  The company has acknowledged that Bing, which was recently revamped and boasts the ability to write recipes and songs…

Shiffrin’s Resilience Leads to World Championship Victory

On Thursday, Mikaela Shiffrin, an American skier, claimed the gold in the women’s giant slalom at the World Championships, despite a mistake near the end of the race.  Shiffrin, who held on to her first-run lead, was overjoyed and celebrated by covering…

Bank of America vs. TD Bank

Timing is everything in the investment world. A comparison between Bank of America and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) clearly illustrates this point. Bank of America was a massive winner if you go back a decade, but if you go back to 2007,…

Ford to Build Billion Battery Factory in Michigan with China

Ford has announced its plan to build a $3.5 billion battery factory in Michigan, using technology and services provided by China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL). The factory will create 2,500 jobs and is part of Ford’s plan to move into…

Two Healthcare ETFs Beating the S&P 500

Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a popular strategy to beat the market and reduce risk compared to picking individual stocks. Among the many options available, iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH) and iShares U.S. Both have stood out as the ETFs that…

Former NBA Player Keith Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

Keith Appling, a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and a firearm charge on Monday, February 13th, in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in Detroit in 2021. The former Orlando Magic player pled guilty…

The Effects of Maxing Out Your Credit Card

Maxing out a credit card can have serious consequences for your finances and credit score. Here’s what you need to know about maxing out your credit card, the risks involved, and how to avoid it. What is Maxing Out a Credit Card?…

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