The highly anticipated New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is just hours away, marking a significant milestone for millions of people around the world. While some will brave the crowds and noise to witness the spectacle in person, others can enjoy it from the comfort of their own homes. For those looking for … Read more
Netflix had an incredible year in 2024, shattering records and captivating audiences worldwide. At the top of the list was “Squid Game” season 2, which broke viewership records for most views during its first week of release. The show’s return topped the charts, with 68 million views in just a few days. But that wasn’t … Read more
US stock markets will remain closed on January 9th to honor former President Jimmy Carter, continuing a long-held tradition of mourning the nation’s leaders. The closure is part of a National Day of Mourning declared by President Joe Biden after Carter’s death at his home in Plains, Georgia. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and … Read more
Employee stock options can be a valuable source of wealth for some households, but it’s essential to grasp how they work before exercising them. Here are three must-knows about employee stock options. When employees receive stock option grants, they have the opportunity to exercise them at a predetermined price (strike price or exercise price) at … Read more
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 smartphones may come bundled with a free one-year Google Gemini Advanced AI subscription, previously only available to Google Pixel owners. This offer is not officially announced by either company, but code strings within the latest Google app beta version suggest that Samsung Galaxy S25-series handsets will receive a Gemini Advanced subscription … Read more
Banks are writing off credit card debt at a record high, according to quarterly FDIC data compiled by BankRegData. The total amount charged off through the first three quarters of 2024 reached $45.7 billion, up 46% from the same period last year. This surge represents a potential red flag for the economy, as consumers have … Read more
Creighton Bluejays edge out St. John’s Red Storm 57-56 in a closely contested game, snapping the latter’s six-game win streak. Steven Ashworth scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds for the Bluejays, while Ryan Kalkbrenner added 16 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks. The Red Storm were led by Zuby Ejiofor’s 16 points, but ultimately … Read more
A former government minister, Goran Vesić, and 12 other officials have been charged with endangering public safety in connection with the November 1 collapse of a railway station roof in Serbia that killed 15 people. The incident led to mass protests over corruption allegations. Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević stated that those responsible for the … Read more
US credit card defaults have skyrocketed to their highest level in 14 years, with a 50% increase from the previous year. According to data analyzed by BankRegData, lenders wrote off over $46 billion in seriously delinquent credit card loans during the first nine months of 2024, marking the highest since 2010. The report comes as … Read more