LeBron James wants the creator of the NBA play-in tournament to be fired. Following Sunday’s 121-114 loss to the Toronto Raptors, James went to Twitter to share his thoughts. “Whoever came up with that shit needs to be fired,” the basketball star tweeted. “Whatever.” The Los Angeles Lakers ball player …
Read More »Ciara And Russell Wilson Donate Over $35K To A Seattle Middle School, Each Student Received A Savings Account
Ciara and Russell Wilson donated more than $35,000 to Denny International Middle School. The couple partnered with the NFL, Goalsetter, and their Why Not You Foundation to bring awareness to Financial Literacy Month. “Financial literacy and building wealth is so important,” Wilson said. “Ciara and I really wanted to talk …
Read More »There’s A Shortage Of Ketchup Packets At Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains
A ketchup shortage crisis in the United States has restaurants and fast-food chains struggling to keep up with the demand. According to The Wall Street Journal, the price of ketchup packets increased 13% in 2020. Kraft Heinz makes up 70% of ketchup sales in the United States. The Wall Street …
Read More »Ja Rule Sells Fyre Festival Logo Artwork For $122,000
NFTs are getting a lot of hype and headlines. New York rapper Ja Rule sold a 48-inch-by-60-inch oil-paint portrait of the Fyre Festival logo for $122,000. The artwork was sold as a non-fungible token (NFT). The rapper told TMZ that he wanted to get rid of the painting to create …
Read More »Kanye West Is Reportedly Worth More Than $6 Billion
Kanye West is officially a billionaire. The rapper is reportedly worth $6.6 billion, according to People. According to the publication, West has $112 million in cash and stock, $110 million from his music catalog, and $1.7 billion in other assets, including Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS. West also has complete ownership and …
Read More »Warren Buffett Is Worth $100 Billion
Investor Warren Buffett is the sixth richest man in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire’s Index. Buffett is worth $100 billion. The disclosure comes after investors drove up the stock price for his $600 billion company Berkshire Hathaway. The 90-year-old’s net worth would be higher if he did not …
Read More »Facebook Will Allow Users To Make Money Off 60-Second Videos
What a time to be a creator! On Thursday, social media giant Facebook announced its plan to help creators monetize their content. According to Business Insider, the new feature allows creative users to earn money off 60-second videos and live-streamed events. It also will open ad opportunities for more users. …
Read More »GameStop CFO Jim Bell Is Resigning
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GameStop, Jim Bell, resigns from his role on March 26. His resignation comes after the rise and fall of GameStop’s stock. “The company thanks Mr. Bell for his significant contributions and leadership, including his efforts over the past year during the COVID-19 …
Read More »Dr. Anthony Fauci Awarded $1 Million Israeli Prize For Leadership In Public Health
Dr. Anthony Fauci was awarded a $1 million Dan David Prize for his leadership in HIV/AIDS research and relief, advocacy of COVID-19 vaccines, and defending science. “As the COVID-19 pandemic unraveled. [Fauci] leveraged his considerable communication skills to address people gripped by fear and anxiety and worked relentlessly to inform …
Read More »TSA Ramps Up Mask Mandate, Violators Face $250 Fine and Repeat Offenders Up To $1,500
The Transportation Security Administration is cracking down on people who refuse to obey mask requirements. TSA will fine violators a $250 fine for not wearing a mask, and the fine goes up for repeat offenders. “Based on substantial aggravating or mitigating factors, TSA may seek a sanction amount that falls …
Read More »Florida Men Battle In Court Over $100 Presidential Election Bet
Two Florida men are fighting in court over a bet they made over the 2020 Presidential election. Sean Hynes, a Donald Trump supporter, failed to pay his friend Jeffrey Costa, a Joe Biden supporter, $100 for Biden winning the election. The Tampa Bay Times says that Hynes refuses to acknowledge …
Read More »Bitcoin Trades At Its Highest Value Ever At Almost $20,000
Bitcoin has reached its highest trading value ever, hitting nearly $20,000. According to Coindesk, Bitcoin traded at $19,920.53 Tuesday. It topped its previous high by $137, which was reached nearly three years ago. And since the start of this year, Bitcoin has risen in value by more than 170%. Although …
Read More »Facebook Cryptocurrency Renamed Diem
Libra, the cryptocurrency backed by Facebook, has been renamed “Diem.” The Diem Association changed its name and strategy to win favor from financial regulators worldwide. Instead of offering one coin, the Diem Association will offer several, which will be tied to different countries. Stuart Levey, CEO of Diem Association, acknowledged …
Read More »2nd Stimulus Update, Nancy Pelosi Not Giving Up On COVID-19 Bill
It seems that the problems of the second round stimulus check have been narrowed down, but the terms of it are still in the air. Despite the election being less than two weeks away, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and White House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say it just …
Read More »Quibi Shuts Down After Raising Over A Billion Dollars
The mobile-only video streaming service, Quibi, is shutting down after launching less than a year ago. The company raised over one billion dollars in capital but failed to secure a buyer. Jeffrey Katzenberg, a Hollywood producer and the founder of Quibi, alongside Chief Executive Meg Whitman raised over $1.75 billion …
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