A little over three years ago, private equity investor Orlando Bravo called FTX the “most cutting-edge, sophisticated cryptocurrency exchange in the world,” as his buyout firm helped lead a $900 million investment in the company at a valuation of $18 billion. Bravo now tells CNBC that he and his firm, Thoma Bravo, are permanently out
Saturn’s rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn’s unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth’s line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be
Early in the summer of 2022, I had spoken to several friends of mine who worked at our public library. There was rumor afoot that a library board member had been making comments about LGBTQIA+ books and was questioning the purchase of certain books. These librarians all had an impending sense of doom that there
Move, pitch, get out the way: Ludacris brought back the big arms from his 2004 “Get Back” video while throwing out the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game on Wednesday night (September 4th). Adding to the spectacle, the rapper stomped to the mound ahead of his hometown team’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies in
Ivy’s last album of original material was 2011’s All Hours. Last year, Bar/None also reissued Ivy’s debut album, Realistic, and their sophomore LP, Apartment Life, and unveiled the single “Sleeping Late.” Schlesinger died from COVID-19 in April 2020, sending shockwaves through the music community. In addition to Ivy, Schlesinger was a member of Fountains of
It’s widely believed that summer is the most popular season for tying the knot. Though if recent studies are anything to go by, fall is finally starting to make its case. Cue the perturbation. But what if we told you that watching couples commit in cooler climes was actually a good thing? Not only will
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Despite her well-paying tech job, Li Daijing didn’t hesitate when her cousin asked for help running a restaurant in Mexico City. She packed up and left China for the Mexican capital last year, with dreams of a new adventure. The 30-year-old woman from Chengdu, the Sichuan provincial capital, hopes one day
A US school shooting suspect had been previously investigated by police over threats to carry out a similar attack last year. A 14-year-old boy, has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead two students and two teachers at a high school in Georgia. The gunman, named by police as Colt Gray, was a student at Apalachee
Former Rep. Liz Cheney said that voters, especially in swing states, can’t afford to write in a different name, which is she is voting for Kamala Harris. Cheney said while speaking at Duke University: Because we are here in North Carolina, I think it is, it is crucially important for, for people to recognize not
The board of Wefox, the troubled European insurance company, has sounded a fresh alarm over its solvency, warning investors that it could collapse before the end of the year without an additional funding boost. Sky News has learnt that investors in Wefox, which is backed by a syndicate of prominent investors including the Abu Dhabi
A group of Amazon delivery drivers hold a labor strike at the DAX7 Amazon Sortation Center in South Gate. The police became involved due to the hold up of Amazon vehicles. Zoe Cranfill | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers, a
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have challenged earlier assumptions about the size of galaxies in the early universe. Previously, scientists were puzzled by the apparent size of these ancient galaxies, which seemed to defy the standard model of cosmology. The JWST, with its advanced infrared capabilities, has now shed light on
With Vikki VanSickle’s compelling rhyming couplets and Jensine Eckwall’s lush, moody illustrations, Into the Goblin Market has all the makings of a modern classic, while giving a delightful nod to European fairy tales. The book is a tribute to Christina Rosetti’s 1859 poem, “Goblin Market,” about sisters Laura and Lizzie. VanSickle has used the original
Broadway turned out to see favorites Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow for the first weekend of The Roommate, the new Jen Silverman play at the Booth. In its first weekend of previews, The Roommate played to over 100% of the Booth’s capacity, grossing $315,873 for four previews. Previews began August 29 ahead of a September
It’s hard to believe that it was way back in 2008 that the hit musical Wicked was first optioned as a movie. Now, we’re no longer in the talking phase, as the film is actually happening! Ahead of its release in November, leading ladies Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have found a way to further
Let’s start here: I’ve never been embarrassed when I wear shoe lifts, and I don’t think you should be, either. Adding a little bit of height is a great way to feel more confident and comfortable, so there’s no reason not to do it. However, there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to