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January 4, 2025

America’s oldest racetrack closes as horse racing eyes a modern resurgence

Kyle C. Garrison

After more than 170 years of operation, Freehold Raceway, America's oldest racetrack, has held its last race. The New Jersey track, owned by Penn Entertainment, officially closed its doors on…

Sports

January 4, 2025

Boise State’s magical season ends in Fiesta Bowl loss, exposing flaws in College Football Playoff seeding

Kyle C. Garrison

One was the resilient, conference-champion team that stormed into the College Football Playoff with determination, a breakout season fueled by star running back Ashton Jeanty, and a legacy of excellence…

Sports

January 4, 2025

Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor: A potential blockbuster fight stirs sportsbooks

Kyle C. Garrison

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has revealed his plans to return to the ring, teasing a potential fight against social media influencer and WWE star Logan Paul's older brother Jake Paul.…

Culture

January 2, 2025

Rohit Chopra testifies before Congress as CFPB takes legal action against Zelle

Kyle C. Garrison

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in late November 2023, addressing ongoing consumer financial protection…

Economy

December 30, 2024

Wholesale prices and labor market trends fuel mixed economic outlook

Kyle C. Garrison

November brought an unexpected rise in wholesale prices, casting doubt on the pace of inflation's decline, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The producer…

Economy

December 30, 2024

Dolphin Entertainment CEO increases ownership, signaling confidence in company’s future

Kyle C. Garrison

William O'Dowd IV, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:DLPN), increased his personal investment in the company by acquiring an additional 13,000 shares of common stock. The shares were purchased at…

Economy

December 30, 2024

U.S. court upholds law mandating ByteDance to sell TikTok or face ban

Kyle C. Garrison

A US federal court has upheld legislation requiring Chinese tech giant ByteDance to relinquish ownership of the popular social media platform TikTok in the US by early next year or…

Technology

December 30, 2024

Nissan and Honda reportedly considering merger for competitive edge in global auto market

Kyle C. Garrison

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential merger The Nikkei newspaper. The move, which could reshape the global automotive landscape, aims to improve…

Culture

December 29, 2024

Apple accused of monitoring employees and restricting discussions about pay and conditions

Kyle C. Garrison

Apple is accused of illegally surveilling the personal devices and iCloud accounts of its employees, particularly when they discuss pay and workplace conditions. A new complaint, filed by Domingo Amar…

Economy