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AC bills are so high Americans are cutting down on groceries to pay for them
29 July 2024
AC bills are so high Americans are cutting down on groceries to pay for them
And now, climate change is coming for American pantries. Indeed, one in three American households are cutting back on groceries to help pay for their utility bills as 75% of them expect their expenses to increase during the summer and “cause them financial strain.” The figures are according to survey results of 2,000 U.S. adults by PowerSetter, an energy comparison…
Conservative activist pushing to boycott Harley Davidson for “going woke”
29 July 2024
Conservative activist pushing to boycott Harley Davidson for “going woke”
Over the past month, a conservative online commentator has effectively pushed Deere & Co. and Tractor Supply to walk back certain DEI initiatives. Now, the music video director turned right-wing political influencer Robby Starbuck is taking aim at another rugged American brand. In a nine-minute video on X, Starbuck went after Wisconsin-based Harley Davidson for being “out of alignment with…
War and rising nationalism is expected to spur a venture capital boom in a one-time Silicon Valley ‘taboo’ sector: defense tech
22 July 2024
War and rising nationalism is expected to spur a venture capital boom in a one-time Silicon Valley ‘taboo’ sector: defense tech
Geopolitical flare ups are helping to temper venture capital’s decades-long love affair with software and spark a greater interest in defense technology, according to several startup investors. The wars in Ukraine and Israel have spurred venture capitalists to open their pocketbooks for so-called defense tech, the equipment and systems used to defend national interests, according to a report from AIN…
What the Trump-Harris fundraising battle looks like now
22 July 2024
What the Trump-Harris fundraising battle looks like now
Last month, Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee seemed to have gained a firm financial advantage over Democrats after trailing earlier this year. Following Trump’s felony conviction on May 30 and President Joe Biden’s rocky debate performance on June 27, money came pouring into his and the R.N.C.’s war chests while Democrats burned through cash. As of the end…
Bird flu symptoms in humans with H5N1 virus
15 July 2024
Bird flu symptoms in humans with H5N1 virus
Earlier this month, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency not for the wildfires common to the Centennial State this time of year, but for a bird flu outbreak at a commercial poultry facility in Weld County, north of Denver. Now, several workers at the egg farm who had been culling poultry in response to the spread of avian…
How the Celsius CEO turned a cult-favorite energy drink into a stock-market lightning rod with 6,000% growth
15 July 2024
How the Celsius CEO turned a cult-favorite energy drink into a stock-market lightning rod with 6,000% growth
John Fieldly, 44, is revved up. The CPA-turned-energy-drink evangelist is the president, CEO, and chairman of Celsius Holdings, the ubiquitous energy drink known for its proclaimed calorie-burning abilities—up to 140 calories per bottle consumed, the company claims. If that weren’t enough to endear itself to gym rats, it also comes in over 30 zany flavors like kiwi-guava. If you ask…
Apollo Series 125cc ATV Commander DLX: The Ultimate Cali Legal Utility Four Wheeler
9 July 2024
Apollo Series 125cc ATV Commander DLX: The Ultimate Cali Legal Utility Four Wheeler
Introduction In the world of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the Apollo Series 125cc Commander DLX stands out as a top contender for enthusiasts and utility users alike. With its fully automatic transmission and reverse functionality, this ATV offers a perfect blend of power, convenience, and reliability. What makes it even more appealing is its California legal status, ensuring you can enjoy…
Mighty Patch sold out in 90 days, an ‘accident’ is how it’s founder unlocked Amazon Prime
8 July 2024
Mighty Patch sold out in 90 days, an ‘accident’ is how it’s founder unlocked Amazon Prime
The tiny, translucent disks are increasingly adorning the faces of Gen Z and millennials when a pimple appears, and over 1 billion of the brand’s signature hydrocolloid patches have sold thus far. Manufacturer Hero Cosmetics also recently netted a partnership with content creator Alix Earle. Founder and CEO Ju Rhyu told Fortune she came up with the idea for the…
AI has created a ‘fake it till you make it’ bubble that could end in disaster, market watcher warns
8 July 2024
AI has created a ‘fake it till you make it’ bubble that could end in disaster, market watcher warns
There’s no avoiding the hype surrounding AI these days. Promises of new developments like personal robot assistants and miracle cancer cures are ubiquitous as executives take every opportunity to emphasize their AI chops to enthusiastic investors—and slightly less enthusiastic consumers. Not everyone has been blown away by the AI fanfare, however. James Ferguson, founding partner of the UK-based macroeconomic research…
Boston Celtics to be sold with team’s value at $5 billion
1 July 2024
Boston Celtics to be sold with team’s value at $5 billion
The reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics are going on the market. The team’s ownership group, Boston Basketball Partners LLC, has decided to sell the franchise for estate and family planning considerations, according to a Celtics statement. The owners expect to sell a majority interest this year or early 2025, with the remainder closing in 2028. The Celtics are going on…