When ESPN launched its daily betting show “Daily Wager” in 2019, it marked a seismic shift in sports journalism ethics. The network that once prided itself on objective sports reporting had openly entered the business of telling viewers how to gamble on the very games it covers. This represents one of the most glaring conflicts...
Remember 2020? While we were all baking sourdough and figuring out Zoom, something fascinating was happening in the investment world. Special Purpose Vehicles—or SPVs for those who don’t love acronyms—were quietly exploding in popularity. And honestly? They haven’t slowed down since. But here’s what makes this story really interesting: SPVs didn’t just give more people...
In a partnership that bridges two entertainment giants, Netflix and Spotify announced they’re bringing select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal marks a significant shift in how podcasts are distributed and consumed, potentially reshaping the entire podcast landscape. The Partnership Details The collaboration will feature curated shows from Spotify...
Meet your new banker: an algorithm. Your company’s talent acquisition, your corporate accountant, your investment broker, your credit assessor… all on the list of jobs that are now accepting applications from non-organic AI employees. Since the debut of generative (makes new stuff) and agentic (completes assigned tasks) AI specialists, the corporate world has been chasing...
Let’s discuss a financial barrier that has been quietly keeping millions of Americans locked out of wealth-building opportunities for over 40 years. It’s called the “accredited investor” rule, and if you haven’t heard of it, that’s the point. The Bill That’s Got Everyone Talking In July 2025, a remarkable event occurred. The House of Representatives...
President Donald Trump revealed plans on Monday to implement a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1. This marks a major expansion of the administration’s protectionist trade policies aimed at shielding domestic manufacturers from international rivals. The announcement raises significant legal questions about the president’s authority...
How Advertising Revenue Creates Questions About Editorial Independence The American public relies on news networks to provide objective, accurate health information. But a financial reality raises serious questions about editorial independence: pharmaceutical companies have become the dominant advertising force on television news, spending billions annually and creating potential conflicts of interest that may affect what...
Unmasking the Red Flags at Freedom Holding Corp Introduction Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) has emerged as a financial powerhouse, boasting a stock price of over $90 per share as of August 2024. Despite its apparent success, deeper scrutiny reveals troubling inconsistencies in the company’s operations, financial practices, and regulatory compliance. The firm, helmed by Russian...
New capital positions Lambda as the leading platform for large-scale AI cloud infrastructure, AI inferencing, and open source AI chat Lambda, the AI Developer Cloud, today announced it has raised a $480 millionSeries D, bringing the total equity capital raised to date to $863 million. The round was co-led by Andra Capital and SGW with...
Introduction The oil and gas industry is a pillar of global economic development, but it also presents significant environmental and health challenges. Among the many chemicals used in this industry, Varsol has long been a preferred solvent for cleaning and degreasing equipment. While Varsol is highly effective, its widespread use comes with serious health risks...