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These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars
The very best way to invest in the stock marketMarketWatch - 5d -
How a $5 million fix turned Paramount Pictures' 'Sonic' into a billion-dollar franchise
Paramount Picture's redesign of the titular character in its "Sonic the Hedgehog" film has resulted in a $1.2 billion franchise five years later.CNBC - 2d -
How a $5 million fix turned Paramount Pictures' 'Sonic' into a billion-dollar franchise
Sonic the Hedgehog may be able to run faster than the speed of light, but his film franchise nearly came to a screaming halt in 2019.NBC News - 5h -
Examining the potential ripple effects from DOGE cuts
A new report from Wired says that the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of the federal bureaucracy is "worse than you think." Brian Barrett, the article's author and executive editor ...CBS News - 3d -
Brooklyn’s fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit
With 10 archival files, Trace/s upends simplistic narratives about New York’s history with enslavement. The truth is often hiding in plain sight.. Not until the shutdown during the pandemic did I ...The Guardian - 10h -
How Washington plans to defend the dollar
Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the presidentFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Please Don’t Make the Starbucks Mistake
By trying to please everyone—including freeloaders—the coffee company ultimately began alienating the paying customers.Inc. - 6d -
Merz examines using outgoing parliament to loosen debt brake
German election winner says he will hold talks with other parties to adopt constitutional change in next 30 daysFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Former U.S. ambassador to Poland examines state of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer discussed their efforts to end the war in Ukraine during Thursday's meeting at the White House. Daniel Fried, former U.S. ambassador to Poland under ...CBS News - 4d -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
US bond yield slide hits dollar
Treasury yields have declined amid signs US economic growth is slowingFinancial Times - 6d -
DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes
The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Citigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake
The bank temporarily credited a customer’s account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.The New York Times - 3d -
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How the House Republican budget plan hopes to cut trillions of dollars in spending
The budget plan that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives proposes trillions of dollars in cuts over 10 years. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 5d -
Darius Slay released: Examining Eagles' CB plans going forward, including bringing him back at reduced rate
As it stands now, Cooper DeJean is in line for a full-time roleCBS Sports - 6h -
Amundi CIO says Trump’s move to rein in regulators is a ‘big mistake’
Asset manager’s chief investment officer Vincent Mortier warns president is risking undermining trust in US economyFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Grace Slick on sex, drugs and Jefferson Airplane: ‘I was sober in the 80s. That was a mistake’
She topped the charts, dropped the F-bomb on US TV, was ghosted by Jim Morrison and planned to spike Richard Nixon’s tea with LSD. Now 85, the legendary singer tells all. Rock’n’roll might not be ...The Guardian - 6d -
Rachel Maddow on MSNBC canceling Joy Reid show: 'Bad mistake'
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow criticized her own network over its decision to cut fellow prime-time anchor Joy Reid as part of a larger restructuring across the network this week. Saying it was "hard to ...The Hill - 6d -
Starmer’s cuts are a huge mistake – foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum
At the height of the cold war, the west advanced its soft power through aid and development spending. If we cut that now, who will fill the vacuum?. Halima Begum is the chief executive of Oxfam ...The Guardian - 5d -
Luka Doncic Shows Dallas How It Could Have Made a Grave Mistake
Doncic’s transcendent talent is so rare that it should be given every opportunity to be maximized, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Microsoft criticises CMA over ‘fundamental mistake’ in UK cloud probe
Tech group says antitrust regulator has ignored how AI is reshaping the tech industryFinancial Times - 3d -
Cousins believes Heat made ‘mistake' trading Butler to Warriors
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins believes the Miami Heat made a grave error by trading six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors on the eve of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Meghan Markle, ahead of new Netflix show, acknowledges 'mistakes' in lifestyle reentry
Meghan Markle, on the cusp of her newest Netflix show and her As Ever lifestyle brand, says in a recent interview that she 'was figuring it out in real time.'Los Angeles Times - 7h -
Alexander Vindman argues U.S. mistakes incited Russia-Ukraine war
In his new book, "The Folly of Realism," Ret. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman argues that mistakes made by the U.S. emboldened Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022. Vindman joins "America Decides" to ...CBS News - 3h -
Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.
Strategists at Morgan Stanley say the U.S. dollar may fall this year, just as it did in the first year of the first Trump administration.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Musk loses more than $100B as Tesla gives up trillion-dollar company status amid sell-off
Elon Musk's status as the world's wealthiest person is in no danger of changing.NBC News - 6d -
Block's Bitkey rolls out bitcoin inheritance fix for 'multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen'
After announcing its bitcoin inheritance product in November, Block's Bitkey is rolling out the offering on Wednesday.CNBC - 5d -
Homeowners can get a tax break worth thousands of dollars—see if you're eligible
For a median-sized loan, some homeowners could claim over $20,000 in tax deductions when filing this year.CNBC - 3d -
Millions in the dark in Chile after blackout
SANTIAGO, Chile — A sweeping blackout hit Chile on Tuesday, stranding commuters, knocking out traffic lights, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving millions of people across the South ...NBC News - 6d -
Is Toronto's gamble with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a massive mistake? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is poised to hit free agency next winter. Did the Blue Jays miss their opportunity?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'
Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-upCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.
How to make sure you get what you pay for.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Trump Just Fired 6,700 I.R.S. Workers in the Middle of Tax Season. That’s a Huge Mistake.
The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Investors love Buffett and then ignore what he says. How to avoid these mistakes made in 2024.
Larry Swedroe, author of several investing books, talks about the biggest mistakes investors make year after year, and how they can break the cycle.MarketWatch - 5d -
Formerly anti-vax parents on how they changed their minds: ‘I really made a mistake’
Researchers believe personal stories are more persuasive than facts alone in addressing vaccine skepticism. When Nikki Hill Johnson’s first daughter was born in 2012, Johnson didn’t hesitate to ...The Guardian - 4d -
How you as an investor can avoid mistakes that are made even by Warren Buffett and other market veterans
Also: Warnings from the stock and real-estate markets; Eli Lilly’s success; a mixed response to Nvidia; and how cuts to Social Security and other government agencies can affect you or loved ones.MarketWatch - 3d -
Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare
The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and ...The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club
Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips
The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office over a practice that ended in 2019, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.The New York Times - Feb. 25
