The Bryant Bulldogs will face off against the Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA Tournament, set to tip-off at 10 p.m. ET on TBS. The Spartans are heavily favored by 17 points on the spread, but the Bulldogs have a unique combination of size, length, and athleticism that could make for an exciting matchup. The … Read more
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has expressed concern over the Federal Reserve’s decision to slow down its balance-sheet runoff, citing a worrying signal about market demand for longer-term federal debt. The move suggests that policymakers have determined there is limited absorption capacity in markets for long-term bonds, according to Summers. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/summers-says-qt-slowdown-is-alarming-signal-on-debt-fragility
Gene Hackman’s estate is facing uncertainty after the Oscar-winning actor’s death last month at 95. The main issue lies with his trust, which was created when he was younger and left his wife, Betsy Arakawa-Hackman, everything in his will. A key problem with the trust is that all of its successor trustees have already passed … Read more
Duke is expected to win big against Mount St. Mary’s (MSMS), with Cooper Flagg likely playing sparingly due to minute restrictions. The Mountaineers shot 57.5% from the floor in their last game but face a tough challenge against Duke’s 4th-ranked defense. Despite struggling to protect the ball, averaging over 14 turnovers per game, MSMS may … Read more
A Texas janitor has been jailed after pleading guilty to urinating into a water cooler at his workplace, a doctor’s office. Lucio Catarino Diaz, 42, was sentenced to six years in prison but has already served two after contaminating the water dispenser with his urine, leading multiple employees to contract STDs. Diaz, who worked as … Read more
Actress Drew Barrymore has spoken out about the devastating experience she had when her divorce from third husband Will Kopelman came through, citing becoming a single parent as one of the hardest parts. The couple were married for only four years, from 2012 to 2016. During an interview with author Moon Zappa on her daytime … Read more
Carnival Corporation has announced strong financial results for its first quarter of 2025, with record revenues, net yields, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA. The company’s adjusted net income guidance for 2025 is expected to be up over 30% compared to 2024. For the full year 2025, Carnival Corporation expects: * Net yields (in constant currency) … Read more
The official website of the Times of Israel, a prominent Israeli daily newspaper, is currently experiencing technical issues. According to reports, visitors are encountering difficulties accessing the site due to a combination of factors, including technical glitches and potential security measures. While the exact cause behind the issue remains unclear, users are advised to enable … Read more
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. has secured expanded US approval for its heart drug Amvuttra, which could be the company’s biggest victory yet in its 23-year history. The approval is significant as it treats transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a progressive disease affecting the heart. The condition affects approximately 5,000 to 7,000 people annually in the US, but … Read more
The latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, Shadows, has been met with a mix of reactions from players and critics. While some have accused the game of being “woke” due to its use of black samurai Yasuke as one of its leads, others argue that this narrative is nothing new for the series. The … Read more