A Texas pastor is apologizing for a viral sermon illustration in which he described the physical appearance of a woman. Jonathan Pokluda, the lead pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, went viral last month for a sermon illustration about a woman at a restaurant who expressed interest in him despite his married
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Survivor of subway surfing shares a warning for others Isa Islam was just 12 days shy of his 18th birthday when he decided to subway surf in 2013. Ten years later, he now bears the scars of his decision. NEW YORK – Even 10 years later, Brooklynite Isa Islam bears the scars of his decision
When Chicago-based investment-education program provider Rapunzl won the STOP Award atthe annual Yass Prize competition, the company was acknowledgedas one of the nations leading producers of education programs and givenfunds, $500,000,to continue it. So many people view the world of investing and the returns of Wall Street as something thats perched in an ivory tower,
"Clearly 2022 was tough: more than half of the Americans we surveyed reported that they were not on track to achieve their financial goals," wrote Tom Van Horn, Magnifi's chief product officer, of a report released by the financial firm looking at the state of personal investing in 2023. Yet 2023 is starting off on
When thinking aboutsuccessfulcar wash ventures, Walter White's A1A from "Breaking Bad" comes to mind.One young entrepreneur has found a way tomakea killingwith a car-cleaning business, butthis scrub stop is no cover up it's bringing in truckloads of money and itpretty much runs itself. What To Know:According to a Business Insider report, 22-year-old Hannah Ingram purchased
In the late 1990s, direct electronic deposit was introduced to employees, and since then it has become the primary method of payment when it comes to employment. Today, more than 93% of U.S. workers receive their pay by direct deposit 99% of social security payments and the majority of Veteran Affairs payments, whether that be
Tastyworksannounced it would assume the name of its IG Group Holdings Inc.-owned parent and financial media company,tastytrade. Context: Since 2011, tastytrade advocatedfor and empoweredindividual retail investors. The firms founders, who previously created the thinkorswim platform acquired by Charles Schwab Corporation-owned SCHW TD Ameritrade in 2009, are market veterans whomaintained research-based content that better informedtraders activitiesin
Jack Dorsey-led BlockInc. SQ is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter results on Thursday after the market close. The Block Analyst: KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Josh Beck maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $90 to $100, suggesting roughly 39% upside from current levels. See Also: Best Fintech Stocks The Block Thesis: We
While analysts predict we may be past the inflation peak, Americans struggle to make ends meet and are relying more and more on credit. A recent survey showed that less than 50% of Americans could afford to pay for a last-minute $1000 emergency. Inflation is hitting Americans hard, and many dont have the financial stability
Alex Murdaugh’s defense attorney says he has received disturbing hate mail including messages wishing he would die from “rectal cancer” ever since representing the now-convicted killer. Dick Harpootlian, who is also a state senator, spoke of the hostile messages calling him a “piece of scum” or wishing cancer on him while on the South Carolina
Video captures brazen attack of Queens restaurant Cell phone video captured the moment several teenagers attacked the Fish Village restaurant in College Point Queens and caused $20,000 of damage. FOX 5 New York’s Arthur Chi’en reports. QUEENS, N.Y. – Cell phone video shows the harrowing moments when what's described as a bunch of about 20
Shootout at the underwater corral — These juvenile snapping shrimp have the fastest claws in the sea They can snap their claws at accelerations on par with a bullet shot from a gun. Jennifer Ouellette – Mar 7, 2023 9:36 pm UTC reader comments 27 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
BlackRock Inc BLK is reportedly selling its robo-advisory company FutureAdvisor to Ritholtz Wealth Management. What Happened: FutureAdvisor informed retail clients that the New York-based Ritholtz will acquire it, reported Insider, citing an email sent to clients. Ritholtz confirmed the companys acquisition but did not disclose the details of the deal, according to the report. After
Cranking out updates — Adorable Playdate handheld gets new free games alongside $20 price increase Interested customers have until April 7 to lock in current $179 price. Kyle Orland – Mar 7, 2023 9:23 pm UTC Enlarge / Is the Playdate the most adorable portable console out there? You gotta believe!Sam Machkovech reader comments 32
Green Check Verified (GCV), a fintech provider of compliant cannabis banking solutions and services, recently completed a $6 million Series A funding roundled by Mendon Venture Partners. The news comes on the heels of the companys launch of Green Check Connect of GCC – a new marketplace enabling marijuana-related businesses to find reliable financial service
President Biden fired the opening shots of the battle over spending and taxes that will consume Capitol Hill this year when he proposed on Tuesday a 5 percent Medicare surtax on people who earn more than $400,000 a year. The White House is hailing the proposal, which is part of Biden’s budget plan, as
Deadly Yonkers apartment building fire A 4-alarm fire at an apartment building in Yonkers left at least one person dead, and dozens displaced, the mayor said. NEW YORK – A massive 4-alarm fire at an apartment building in Yonkers has left at least one person dead, and dozens of families displaced, Mayor Mike Spano said.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Mar 8 2023 Frequent socializing may extend the lifespan of older people, suggests a study of more than 28,000 Chinese people, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Socializing nearly every day seems to be the most beneficial for a long life, the findings suggest. In 2017,
BlackLotus — Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw BlackLotus represents a major milestone in the continuing evolution of UEFI bootkits. Dan Goodin – Mar 6, 2023 4:58 pm UTC EnlargeAurich Lawson | Getty Images reader comments 165 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit
Benzinga recently hosted its first virtual event focused on investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), dubbed ETF: Unlocked. Sponsored by Traders Accounting, the event brought together important thought leaders in the space to share their expertise and discuss current and future trends for 2023. One of the featured participants was Steven McClurg, CIO of Valkyrie