Posts by Amelia Frost
Gambling Disorder Has Risen In States That Have Legalized The Practice, Study Shows
Gambling disorder is on the rise in states that have legalized gambling. adobe stock Gambling disorders have been on the rise across the U.S., according to a new study. NBC News reported that the study, conducted by Epic Research, found that diagnoses of gambling disorder have risen 60 percent since 2018 in states that have…
Read MoreTrump Accuses Iran of ‘Foolish Violation’ of Ceasefire After Drone Strike on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of committing what he called a “foolish violation” of a recently reached ceasefire agreement after Tehran allegedly launched four one-way attack drones at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran’s…
Read MoreStocks Edge Down As Nasdaq Posts Fifth Loss In a Row
Stocks edged down on Friday, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell for the fifth session in a row after a slight drop. Concretely, the S&P 500 lost 0.05%, while Nasdaq Composite did so 0.24%, losing about 4% this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.09% but was the only major U.S. index to end…
Read MoreThe Hidden Risk Facing Family Businesses and Why Collaboration May Be the Key to Preserving Independence
For generations, business culture has celebrated independence. Entrepreneurs are often encouraged to rely on their own resources, outwork competitors, and build success through self-reliance. That mindset has helped create countless successful family businesses. Yet according to Howard Brodsky, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of The Principle 6 Cooperative, the greatest challenge facing many…
Read MoreVenezuelans Reel From Devastating Twin Earthquakes: ‘A Sound I’d Never Heard Before’
Life changed in an instant for millions of Venezuelans after two powerful earthquakes struck on June 24, leaving at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured. With rescue operations underway, thousands are sleeping in the streets, anxiously awaiting news about loved ones and waiting to hear if it is safe to go home to damaged buildings.…
Read MoreJohn Bolton Pleads Guilty in Classified Information Case, Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Penalty
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty Friday to a felony charge of illegally retaining classified information, bringing an end to a high-profile criminal case tied to his handling of sensitive national security records after leaving government service. Bolton entered the plea in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland, admitting to one count of unlawful…
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Post Record $6.4 Billion Outflows As BTC Slides To 2024 Lows
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded $6.4 billion in net outflows over the past 30 days, marking the largest monthly withdrawal period since the products launched in 2024, according to market data. The pace of redemptions has extended into the current week, with investors pulling $651 million from bitcoin ETFs in recent trading sessions.…
Read MoreChina’s AI Surge Is Testing America’s Strategy to Win the Global Tech Race: Report
While Washington continues investing billions of dollars to maintain its technological lead, particularly in the field of AI, China‘s rapid progress in developing affordable, capable models is making it increasingly difficult for the U.S. to convince allies and emerging economies to invest in American technology, according to a new report. Axios detailed that the competition…
Read MoreDr. JJ Peterson Spent Decades Borrowing Other People’s Voices. Now He Teaches Leaders How to Find Their Own.
For most of his career, Dr. JJ Peterson sounded like somebody else. He grew up in a family of storytellers, the son of two pastors, on car journeys scored not by music but by the narrated radio worlds of Garrison Keillor. The craft was in the house before he could name it. What took him…
Read MoreJustin Nardone Leading Figur into a new Era
Before Justin Nardone founded Figur, he spent years working at the nexus of large-scale engineering, architecture technology, and complex fabrication. These were environments where the clash of creative ambition, economics and engineering capability were a constant impediment to pushing the envelope for what was possible. ambition of what could be designed and the capability of…
Read MoreLiz Marchi And The Courage To Finish Strong
Liz Marchi has never been especially interested in the life she was expected to live. She was raised in Auburn, Alabama, in a world shaped by tradition, manners, hierarchy, and rules often disguised as destiny. Her parents had known poverty in the Deep South and built their way into education, stability, and aspiration. Her father,…
Read MoreSonia Spirling and the Institutional Logic Behind a New Era of Retail Trading Discipline
Retail investing has become significantly more accessible, yet this expansion has not fully resolved the challenges individuals face in navigating markets. Many investors continue to encounter complexity, uncertainty, and gaps in financial understanding, which can affect how decisions are made, particularly during periods of market volatility. Within this landscape, Sonia Spirling, CFA, a neuroscience-trained finance…
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