Columbus, OH

MarketRealist

Nicholas Puech, who owned a 5.7% stake in the luxury brand, has claimed he has nothing left in bank.

Hermès heir promised to leave $13 billion fortune to his gardener. Now, the money is gone

For about three days, he became the world's richest person, outranking the Microsoft founder

Meet the man who was once richer than Bill Gates. Then, he lost $70 billion in one go

After losing Steve Jobs in the 80s, Apple faced a slow decline until his return in 1997 saved the company from bankruptcy. Microsoft's $150 million investment in Apple was more about saving itself from monopoly accusations than saving Apple. Lawsuits surrounding copyright infringement and monopolistic practices were settled between Apple...

27 years ago, Microsoft bought $150 million worth of Apple stock after the company almost went bankrupt

Digital advertising is expected to continue its robust recovery. The data that fuels large language models and artificial intelligence (AI) has become a profitable commodity. Meta Platforms has several growth drivers that could fuel the next phase of its growth. Strong growth and secular tailwinds should help drive this tech...

Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in the $3 Trillion Club by 2031

Story, a technology startup that uses blockchain technology to protect intellectual property, raised $80 million in a round led valuing the firm at $2.25 billion. Story, which is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, enables creators to prove they made a piece of content and are the intellectual property owners by storing their IP on its platform.

Startup using blockchain to prevent copyright theft by AI is valued over $2 billion after fresh funding

TheStreet

Seven & I, parent of 7-Eleven, is in talks with Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

7-Eleven parent company on verge of mega merger

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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XRP Whale Activity Rises as 155 Million XRP Disappear

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 24, 2024. As the cosmos align today, the energy is mature enough to turn dreams into reality for many of us. However, the stars shine a little more brightly on three particular zodiac signs. Cancer, Sagittarius, and Capricorn, each of you will feel an extra boost of celestial support in making your aspirations come true. Whether it is a goal, a private wish, or an unforeseen chance, these signs are set to see their dreams move toward reality in ways that motivate and inspire.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 24, 2024

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Despite tech conglomerate Cisco posting $10.3 billion in profits last year, it's still laying off 5,500 workers as part of an effort to invest more in AI, SFGATE reports. It joins a litany of other companies like Microsoft and Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, that have used AI as justification for the mass culling of its workforce.

Tech Company Lays Off 5,500 Workers to Invest More in AI, Despite Making $10.3 Billion in Profit

ComingSoon

Many are curious about Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, wondering who she is, her work, and how their relationship has evolved over the years. When it comes to tech moguls, few names are as prominent as Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. However, beyond his digital empire, there’s a significant figure who has been by his side throughout his journey—his wife.

Who Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife? Priscilla Chan’s Age, Job & Relationship History

Business Insider

Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

Kansas State

Elkhart, KS

NBC News

The former CEO of a small Kansas bank was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for looting the bank of $47 million — which he sent to cryptocurrency wallets controlled by scammers who had duped him in a “pig butchering” scheme that appealed to his greed, federal prosecutors said.

Cryptocurrency 'pig butchering' scam wrecks Kansas bank, sends ex-CEO to prison for 24 years

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

The low price of Bitcoin when it was launched and how much the digital asset has grown over the years has been a constant source of regret and awe for investors who found out about the cryptocurrency early. Mainly, the potential to turn a small amount into millions is what has drawn countless investors into Bitcoin and to the crypto industry. So, this report takes a look at how much you would’ve made if you spent $100 buying BTC 14 years ago from today.

Here’s How Much You Would Have If You Bought $100 In Bitcoin 14 Years Ago

There was an interesting discussion involving Ripple CTO David Schwartz in the crypto space on the topic of companies going public. Initially, the view was expressed that all tech companies that have gone public in recent years have performed dismally in their IPO offerings. The same view was echoed by...

Ripple CTO Breaks Silence on IPO and Cashout Plans for Early Backers

Texas State

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Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

NBC Chicago

NewsBreak

42-year-old sold his startup for $1.3 billion—he started by buying a $17,500 camera he couldn't afford

This story is part of CNBC Make It's The Moment series, where highly successful people reveal the critical moment that changed the trajectory of their lives...

42-year-old sold his startup for $1.3 billion—he started by buying a $17,500 camera he couldn't afford

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