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Alicia Miller, founder and managing director of Emergent Growth Advisors, shares how smart franchise entrepreneurs can find the right capital partners to reach their goals and how franchisees can factor private equity into their own growth plans.

How Franchise Owners Are Unlocking Big Money in the Era of Private Equity

NBC News

Maddie Musselman, a key member of the U.S. women's water polo team, faces a dual challenge as she helps drive her team to a possible fourth Olympic gold medal, while also supporting her husband, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports on how they inspire each other. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Team USA's Maddie Musselman faces Olympic and personal tests

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CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

Two children were killed and nine more were injured in what police described as a "ferocious" stabbing attack in northwest England on Monday morning during a Taylor Swift-themed dance event. A 17-year-old male was later arrested in connection with the violence. The knife attack occurred in Southport, a seaside town...

2 children dead, 9 others injured in stabbing attack in U.K.

Traditional avenues for building wealth are facing unprecedented challenges, prompting investors to explore unconventional sectors for potential growth. According to Deloitte, global oil demand remains on track to grow by 2.3 million barrels per day (mbpd) in 2023, marking a historic milestone as it surpasses the 100 mbpd mark for the first time. Similarly, the global upstream industry is projected to maintain its 2023 hydrocarbon investment level of approximately US $580 billion, reflecting an impressive 11 percent increase year over year. This sector is expected to generate over US $800 billion in free cash flows by 2024, highlighting its resilience and profitability amidst evolving market conditions.

The New Landscape of Wealth-Building: Exploring Non-Traditional Capital Gains Opportunities

The U.S. women's rugby team advanced to the semifinals for the first time in Olympic play. The Americans beat Great Britain 17-7 with tries from Kristi Kirshe, Naya Tapper and Sammy Sullivan. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

U.S. women's rugby advances to first semifinal appearance

Incredible U.S. comeback attempt falls just short

Austin, TX

The Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing program, known as NGMM, aims to unlock accessible prototyping for the chips of tomorrow with a new agreement to establish the first-ever national center for advancing U.S.-based microelectronics manufacturing. DARPA will work with the University of Texas at Austin and its existing Texas Institute for Electronics...

DARPA Establishing National Center for Advancing U.S.-Based Microelectronics Manufacturing

Nearly 4,000 firefighters are battling the flames of one of the largest wildfires in California history, sprawling hundreds of thousands of acres across multiple counties and decimating dozens of homes. Over 110 active fires are consuming the West and affecting conditions nationwide. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports.

Nation’s largest active wildfire ravages California

As the world's greatest athletes compete for both individual glory and national pride at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, spectators at home will also wonder which country will have the honor of raking in the most medals. The United States, Japan, China and host country France were all leading the...

Here are the latest medal results from the 2024 Paris Olympics

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Caroline Marks impresses in first heat of women's event

The musician and mogul's firm Marcy Venture Partners may be undergoing a merger with Pendulum Holdings, a firm co-founded by Barack Obama's former financial advisor. Jay-z is reportedly making major waves in the venture capital space. The music legend and mogul’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partner may be laying...

Jay-Z's Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly Laying Plans To Deploy A Merger That Could Be Valued At $1B

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The wreckage of a Cambodian military helicopter that went missing more than two weeks ago with two pilots aboard was spotted Monday on a mountaintop with no survivors immediately seen, government and state news agency reports said. A Defense Ministry statement posted on its Facebook...

No survivors seen as Cambodian helicopter spotted crashed on mountain 17 days after being lost

Reno, NV

At 31 years old, Kashmir Martin would like to move into her first home and start a family with her husband in Reno, Nevada — part of a critical swing county in a swing state that’s expected to have a central role in the upcoming presidential election. But...

A six-figure income and a struggle to afford a house in a Nevada battleground county

New York State

A New York judge on Monday temporarily banned Wayne LaPierre from returning to lead the National Rifle Association but said he would not appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group. State Supreme Court Judge Joel Cohen denied one of the most significant remedies proposed by New York...

Judge temporarily bans Wayne LaPierre from returning to lead the National Rifle Association but does not appoint a monitor

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Usher was conscious of his spending habits from a young age even as a star on the rise. When Usher debuted his first album at […]

Usher’s Secret to Wealth Revealed: How He Stayed Financially Smart from a Young Age

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

CBS News

Prominent short seller Andrew Left, the founder of Citron Research, has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme.The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators.Separately, the SEC charged Left on Friday with a $20 million scheme to defraud his followers by publishing false and misleading statements about his stock trading recommendations. Short sellers like Left make...

Andrew Left is known for targeting companies. Now the feds are after him.

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Family offices are giving top staff equity, profit shares in battle for talent

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high net worth investor and consumer....

Family offices are giving top staff equity, profit shares in battle for talent

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