Jackie Robinson recognized in Los Angeles County for Juneteenth
In honor of Juneteenth, a national holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, Jackie Robinson’s family and an Antelope Valley park named after Major League Baseball’s first African American player…
Imports expedition: Philippines launches new digital ‘pre-border’ verification system for
Many markets in Asia have implemented new digital imports systems in the past few years in order to cope with logistics changes and customs congestion issues at their borders, from Thailand to South Korea.The Philippines is the latest…
Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea in second-such
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A bulk carrier sank days after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels believed to have killed one mariner on board, authorities said early Wednesday, the second-such…
Applesauce recall investigation sparks new warning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning Dollar Tree after accusing the discount retailer of failing to "adequately remove" applesauce products that had been recalled for contamination with heavy metals.The FDA announced…
Israel and Hezbollah Play a Risky Tit-for-Tat, Leaving Region on Edge
As the war has raged in Gaza, another battle has unfurled in parallel along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon — a risky game of tit-for-tat that has intensified in recent weeks, with a far stronger foe.In a measure of the danger of a…
The Surge in Online Shopping and Death of Dept Stores In Pictures
How Covid accelerated the trend towards online shopping in two pictures. Retail sales chart by MishOnline Shopping Chart Notes
I created the above chart by calculating the percentage of things bought online that normally can be purchased…
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs Ahead of Juneteenth
Investors had plenty of headlines to sift through Tuesday ahead of a mid-week break. As a reminder, Wednesday is a stock market holiday with the equities and bond markets closed in observance of Juneteenth. In economic news, data from…
Financially Responsible 23-Year-Old Shares 3 Things That Keep People In Their 20s Broke
Having financial literacy isn’t something that’s taught in schools, which is one reason why so many young people leave college without a solid safety net or a strong understanding of how to manage their money.Lillian Zhang uses her…
‘Aggrieved’ FTX Customers Seek $8 Billion in Forfeited Assets
A group of FTX customers say $8 billion of the company’s forfeited assets are rightfully theirs.
As Coindesk reported Tuesday (June 17), these customers are seeking a ruling that those forfeited assets do not…
Four-bedroom home sells for $2.4 million in Falmouth
The spacious, recently built property located at 75 Bywater Court in Falmouth was sold on May 30, 2024 for $2,425,000, or $1,017 per square foot. The house, built in 2020, has an interior space of 2,384 square feet. This two-story home…