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Cryptocurrency dream goes sour: legal problems cloud Brock Pierce’s Puerto Rican paradise

Brock Pierce, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, arrived in Puerto Rico in 2017 promising a cryptocurrency-fueled economic revival. However, his grand vision has been marred by legal battles and disputes with business…

Investments and Business

People’s Bank of China reports a decline in local government bond risks

Kyle C. Garrison

In a recent speech at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), told state media that financial vulnerabilities, especially those associated with…

Culture and Entertainment

MSG Entertainment increases revenues by 13% thanks to record number of live events at the Garden

Kyle C. Garrison

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported a significant 13 percent increase in revenue, capping a banner year that featured more than 960 events and attracted $6.3 million in ticket sales.…

Politics

Upcoming Jackson Hole meeting to shed light on future interest rate path

Kyle C. Garrison

Investors and financial analysts are eagerly awaiting the next meeting in Jackson Hole, scheduled for next week, which is expected to provide critical insights into the path of interest rates.…

Politics

Hunter Biden’s alleged foreign lobbying activities under scrutiny

Kyle C. Garrison

On August 16, 2024, Casey Michel, a senior figure at the Human Rights Foundation and an accomplished author, delves into Hunter Biden’s increasingly controversial dealings with foreign entities. Recent investigations…

Health

Re-emergence of mucosal smallpox in Africa prompts declaration of global health emergency

Kyle C. Garrison

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Wednesday due to a rapid increase in mpox cases in more than a dozen African…

Politics

NBA 2024-25 season opener: Celtics host Knicks for championship celebration on Oct. 22

Kyle C. Garrison

The Boston Celtics will kick off the 2024-25 NBA season on October 22 by hosting the New York Knicks, an event headlined by the Celtics’ presentation of championship rings. This…

Culture and Entertainment

Charter Communications CFO to address 2024 Bank of America Media Conference

Kyle C. Garrison

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), a leading player in broadband connectivity and cable services, has confirmed that its Chief Financial Officer, Jessica Fischer,…

Investments and Business

Walmart sees price declines in most categories and faces challenges in the dry grocery sector

Kyle C. Garrison

As CEO Doug McMillon reported, while Walmart has seen an overall decline in prices across a variety of items, including apparel, the retailer continues to see persistent inflation in its…

Politics

Lawyer laments Deutsche Bank’s late indemnification proposal in ongoing litigation with Postbank

Kyle C. Garrison

A lawyer representing the plaintiffs in a long-running dispute criticized Deutsche Bank on Friday for what he described as a “late and insufficient” deal proposal regarding its acquisition of Postbank,…