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The following is the opening satirical monologue from The Andrew Klavan Show. As you know, the State of the Union was delivered this week by the president of the United States, a doddering old wreck sinking into oblivion through a fog of lies and self-delusion, which by some strange coincidence is also the state of

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt are exploring a pay offer to try to end the wave of public sector strikes that would backdate next year’s wage award for NHS staff and other key workers. After weeks of deadlock, Sunak and Hunt are considering giving workers a lump sum by backdating next year’s

uh-huh — Shkreli tells judge his drug discovery software is not for discovering drugs Shkreli now says his drug discovery software is like a recipe website. Beth Mole – Feb 13, 2023 11:20 pm UTC Enlarge / Martin Shkreli arrives at Brooklyn Federal Court on the first day of his securities fraud trial in 2017.Getty

Fintech (financial-technology) is helping reshape the financial industry in a myriad of ways. It has made the world of banking far more accessible. For instance, you can now open a bank account online without the need to visit a bank. It has also simplified the process of making payments. You can turn your smartphone into

It’s time to face the music — Our favorite superhero misfits are back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer “We’ll all fly away together, into the forever and beautiful sky.” Jennifer Ouellette – Feb 13, 2023 10:43 pm UTC reader comments 52 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share

Cathie Wood-ledARK Investment Managementsold 85,337 shares of financial services companyRobinhood Markets IncHOOD at an estimated valuation of over $888,000, based on Tuesdays closing price. The sale was done through theARK Fintech Innovation ETFARKF . Robinhood is ARK's seventh-largest holding, with a weight of 4.97%. ARK seems to have taken advantage of the recent market rally

“I hope I will remain alive for 2023 to see changes in pain control,” a woman I’ll call Nancy H. says in a recent email. “I have been treated with opioids for over 25 years at the pain management center of a world-renowned hospital in Boston. I now am suffering daily because I was force

1.5K Wheat berries are an under-appreciated long-term food storage item. If you are wondering how to store wheat berries long-term it means you are advancing as a prepper. You’re moving beyond stocking extra canned goods and freeze-dried food. Your food storage is becoming more diverse and longer lasting. Here I explain how to store wheat

Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy has vowed to double down on the company’s struggling grocery store business, despite recently announcing that its growth plans were on hold. Jassy told the Financial Times that the ecommerce giant was ready to “go big” on bricks-and-mortar stores, blaming a lack of “normalcy” during the pandemic for a series

Picture this: youre a business that just made a sale, and youre excited because soon you will receive a payment vital to your survival. However, the payment never seems to clear, and your customer wont pick up the phone. If this sounds familiar, how do you respond? Well, many businesses, due to their limited bandwidth

An American F-22 fighter jet has shot down a car-size unidentified flying object (UFO) over Yukon, Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday (Feb. 11). A fighter jet with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which is run by both the U.S. and Canada, shot down the strange object at the behest of

Peoplerely on tools for numerous tasksto save time, effort and money. But you have to make sure that you have the right tools for certain situations to avoid problems. Here are some useful items to have when SHTF: Survival knives A good folding knife is perfect for everyday carry, but a fixed-blade knife ismore suitedin

IDGI — A guide to (not) understanding quantum mechanics How can we come to grips with a theory that doesnt explain how anything works? Paul Sutter – Feb 13, 2023 12:30 pm UTC Enlarge / According to Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr, when it comes to the subatomic world, were just goldfish.Aurich Lawson | Getty

Current, the Andreessen Horowitz-backed disruptor looking to fix the way people bank, announced the addition of Siva Gowrishankar as the firms new Chief Risk Officer. Gowrishankar joins after spending about two decades driving success at a variety of financial services firms. Previously, Gowrishankar was Head of Credit Strategy and Optimization at Fifth Third Bancorp FITB

congressional watching of the watchmen — The FBIs most controversial surveillance tool is under threat Review of FBIs access to foreign intelligence reveals misuse of surveillance tech. Dell Cameron, Wired.com – Feb 12, 2023 1:27 pm UTC EnlargeChip Somodevilla/Getty Images reader comments 117 with 0 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on

Taiwan has observed dozens of Chinese military balloon flights in its airspace in recent years, far more than previously known, adding to concerns that Beijing could be preparing for an attack on the country. “They come very frequently, the last one just a few weeks ago,” said a senior Taiwanese official. Another person briefed on

The cycle continues — Peloton Bike+ review: The encapsulation of Pelotons mission and dilemma Revenue’s plummetting, but the platform grows, and subscribers aren’t going anywhere. Corey Gaskin – Feb 12, 2023 12:45 pm UTC EnlargeCorey Gaskin reader comments 0 with 0 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit

The growth of options and their impact on underlying markets is having a significant impact on traders entries and exits. To help traders better manage their entries and exits, Interactive Brokers Group Inc IBKR launched the IBUSOPT order destination. Now, clients can fill their orders in between the National Best Bid/Offer (NBBO), and improve execution.

Not making Progress — Another Russian spacecraft docked to the space station is leaking None of this will comfort NASA as it partners with Russia on the space station. Eric Berger – Feb 11, 2023 4:47 pm UTC Enlarge / A Progress spacecraft is seen departing the space station earlier this month.NASA reader comments 182

Cboe Global Markets Inc. CBOE , the proprietor of the worlds largest options exchange, has Mini-SPX (XSP) Weekly Options in its portfolio of market-defining products. Since 1973, Cboes innovation has defined many of the markets popular constituents, including the Volatility Index (VIX), electronic communication networks and options contracts listings. As the retail trading community rose