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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Dr. Mehmet Oz. AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File Mehmet Oz said he was “exhausted” when he filmed his viral crudités video and mispronounced Wegman’s. “I’ve gotten my kids’ names wrong as well,” Oz said on Newsmax. In the video, Oz blamed President Biden for the high veggie prices, saying the GOP needs to win the Senate….
College graduation. Rattanakun Thonbun/EyeEm The Washington Post obtained documents on the Education Department’s plan to help defaulted student-loan borrowers. The temporary program would give borrowers one year to return to good standing once the payment pause expires. Enrollment would not be automatic, per the Post, meaning borrowers would have to reach out for help. New…
AP Americans are moving their spending from goods to services as the economy normalizes. The shift is keeping the recovery alive, as consumer spending counts for two-thirds of GDP. Yet the transition is a risky one, as any shock can cut overall spending and threaten a downturn. After more than a year of stronger-than-usual spending,…
Master limited partnerships (MLPs) are business enterprise that invest in specific types of industries, primarily oil and gas, natural resources, and real estate projects. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images A master limited partnership (MLP) is a publicly traded enterprise that invests in natural resources or real estate. Because of their unique tax structure and above-average returns, MLPs…
Impact investing focuses on companies, funds, or firms that are dedicated to improving the environment or society — while also providing a financial return for investors. Westend61/Getty Images Impact investing targets companies or projects committed to specific social or environmental causes.While many perform well, the return on impact investments may be lower than more traditional…
A Russian cosmonaut just dealt with a rare spacesuit problem. As CNN‘s Jackie Wattles observed, mission control ordered Oleg Artemyev back to the International Space Station’s airlock after encountering a suit issue. While the exact nature of the trouble wasn’t clear as of this writing, NASA commentators noted a “slight fluctuation” in the suit’s battery…
Boyfriend Dungeon’s DLC has been surprise released today, just after the game’s one year anniversary. The free DLC was announced back in June but without a release date. The Secret Weapons update includes a new dungeon and new dateable weapons, including Dr. Holmes the Whip designed by CEO and creative director at Unseen Inc., Ikumi…
Ahead of Overwatch 2’s early access launch in October, Blizzard is giving existing Overwatch players the opportunity to begin merging their various Overwatch 1 accounts as part of its preparations for the sequel’s new cross-progression feature, and it’s shared an FAQ on the process so players can start the transition now. When it launches, cross-progression…
Apple will hold an event to announce the iPhone 14 range on September 7, with the devices going on sale on September 16, according to a Bloomberg report. The word has come down from the well-connected Mark Gurman, who says Apple will open pre-orders on September 9, two days after the online-only event. Gurman has…