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Former Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester sells home in Chicago's Graceland West neighborhood for $3.5M
Chicago Tribune - 3 Sep 2022 02:14
Former Chicago Cubs player Jon Lester and his wife sold their 5-bedroom home in Chicago's Graceland West neighborhood for $3.5 million.
A Boss Ordered All Workers Back to the Office a Year Ago. He Has No Regrets.
Wall Street Journal - 3 Sep 2022 08:00Russia Says the Gas Pipeline to Germany Will Remain Closed
The New York Times - 3 Sep 2022 02:07
Nord Stream 1, operated by state-owned Gazprom, won't reopen Saturday as expected, heightening fears Russia will step up its use of energy to pressure Europe.
Fintech Unicorn Flutterwave Granted 'Game Changing' License by Nigerian Central Bank
Bitcoin.com - 3 Sep 2022 08:30
The Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has said the switching and processing license it recently received from the Central Bank of Nigeria allows it to “deliver an improved experience to our customers.” The new license is ...
It Really Is Time to Get Back to the Office, Bosses Say*
Wall Street Journal - 3 Sep 2022 08:00LG's $4.4B Battery Plant, Taming Volcanic Brine And More Fuel Cells For Trucks
Forbes - 3 Sep 2022 17:00
This week's Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability.
Student loan forgiveness frees up money for millions of Americans but it won't spark a spree of stock buying like pandemic-stimulus checks
Business Insider - 3 Sep 2022 16:15Recession Watch: Stock Market Rally 'Is Over' As Unemployment Starts Rising And Fears Intensify
Forbes - 3 Sep 2022 16:00
It's still incredibly unclear whether inflation will fall quickly enough to avoid a recession this year.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Below $20,000 and $1,600 Respectively, on Saturday
Bitcoin.com - 3 Sep 2022 15:30
Following a brief rally above $20,000 and $1,600 respectively, bitcoin and ethereum fell below these levels to start the weekend. The decline comes as momentum surrounding yesterday’s nonfarm payrolls report faded. Bit...
Walmart Vs. Amazon: The WMT Vs. AMZN Stock Showdown
Forbes - 3 Sep 2022 15:00
Two of the biggest retailers on the planet have very different strategies so we ask, which stock is better, Amazon or Walmart? What do I need to know about the stock to make an investment decision?
Bank of America Launches Grants to Support Underserved Businesses in Select Cities
Small Business Trends - 3 Sep 2022 14:00
Bank of America is launching a new program for small businesses looking at new commercial spaces. Read about this opportunity and more small business grants below.
Citigroup Joins Industry Effort to Lend to People Without Credit Scores
Wall Street Journal - 3 Sep 2022 14:00
The bank is launching two lending pilots through a government-sponsored program that aims to expand credit in underserved communities.
I'm a college student and save $1,500 a month by living in my van
Business Insider - 3 Sep 2022 13:00This 102-years-old private sector bank revises savings account interest rates
livemint.com - 3 Sep 2022 06:58
The oldest private sector bank in Kerala is CSB Bank Limited, which was founded in 1920 as The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited.
Brazilian Cryptocurrency Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Lays Off 15% of Workforce Due to Global Economy Woes
Bitcoin.com - 3 Sep 2022 05:30
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the biggest Brazilian cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a new wave of layoffs amidst a worsening global economic situation for fintech startups, which the exchange states is affecting innova...
FTC Investigating Amazon Deal to Buy One Medical Clinics
Wall Street Journal - 3 Sep 2022 03:06Zoom towns transforming small rural towns
USA Today - 3 Sep 2022 02:56
As remote jobs took hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, a flux of remote workers left big cities for rural towns creating so-called Zoom towns.
IMF Bailout Approval Helps Zambian Kwacha Take the Russian Ruble's Position as World's Best Performing Currency
Bitcoin.com - 4 Sep 2022 01:30
After the International Money Fund revealed it had approved a bailout package for Zambia, the Southern African country’s currency, the kwacha, rallied by 3.1%. Following this gain, the kwacha took the Russian ruble’s...
25 Million Watched 'Lord Of The Rings' Spinoff 'Rings Of Power' Premiere
Forbes - 4 Sep 2022 01:05
Amazon Prime purchased the adaptation and production rights for The Rings of Power for $250 million in 2017.
A Kansas teacher will receive a $95,000 settlement after she was suspended for refusing to use a student's preferred name and pronouns
Business Insider - 4 Sep 2022 00:59
The teacher said using the student's preferred name and pronouns would have violated her Christian beliefs, and she sought a religious accommodation.
WWE Clash At The Castle 2022 Results: Roman Reigns Beats Drew McIntyre; Solo Sikoa Debuts
Forbes - 4 Sep 2022 00:36
Solo Sikoa cost Drew McIntyre the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WWE Clash at the Castle.