Category Archives: Business

As he seeks record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, Novak Djokovic says ‘It’s All About the Majors Now’

PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 29: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning match point against … [+] Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States during their men’s singles first round match on day two of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 29, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Getty Images… Read More »

Debt ceiling deal lifts student loan break, cuts some IRS funding

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 22: US President Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in … [+] the Oval Office of the White House on May 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. Biden and McCarthy met to discuss raising the debt ceiling in an effort to avoid a default by the federal government. (Photo… Read More »

Who will replace Luciano Spalletti? The best option may be an outsider

MONZA, ITALY – MAY 14: Luciano Spalletti Head coach of SSC Napoli reacts before kick-off in … [+] Serie A match between AC Monza and SSC Napoli at Stadio Brianteo on May 14, 2023 in Monza, Italy. (Photo: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Getty Images Although rumors had been circulating for a couple of weeks, the official… Read More »

OnlyFan’s Rival Fanfix has no nudity, sold for $65 million

Harry Gestetner, 22, runs Fanfix, a platform where fans can subscribe to content. He said it was sold for $65 million after sites including TikTok “failed” to help creators make money. He said the platform is “strictly clean” – although not everything is safe for work. Load Something loads. Thank you for signing up! Access… Read More »

Final review of the ‘Succession’ series: Long live [???]

Succession Credit: HBO The series finale of HBO’s hit drama Succession ran the length of a feature film, back when they made films that were only 90 minutes long. It wrapped up the story of the Roy family in both great and terrible ways. I’m not really sure what to say about it all. Everyone… Read More »

Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen Two recent graduates of the Cleveland Guardians’ Pitching Factory

In his first six major league starts, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee has a 2.88 ERA, with … [+] 34 strikeouts and nine walks in 34 innings. (AP Photo) Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. As the offensively challenged Cleveland Guardians continue to pursue, and perhaps even solve, the mysteries surrounding their production,… Read More »

Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge, Once Yankee Cornerstones, went in opposite directions

Gary Sanchez (r.) celebrates his two-run home run with Yankee teammate Aaron Judge in 2017 … [+] American League Division Series vs. Cleveland. Getty Images It was the dog days of August and the 2016 New York Yankees had just parted ways with their star slugger, Alex Rodriguez, who was only a year and a… Read More »

It’s not even “deflation” in the bogus way monetarists define it

In the years after WWI, the German mark largely disappeared from circulation… in Germany. Was this “deflation”? In fact, quite the contrary. The value of the brand had fallen to something south of four billion dollars. It was rubbish, but arguably worse than that. Needless to say, Germany’s inflation predictably led to the disappearance of… Read More »

This radical change will lead to WNBA growth: Lower the rim

EVERETT, WASHINGTON – MAY 15: A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after making a basket … [+] while being fouled during the first quarter against the Seattle Storm at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021 in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading… Read More »