Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent report, Robert Kiyosaki endorses Bitcoin as a straightforward way to achieve millionaire status, highlighting its potential in shielding against inflation and economic crises. Emphasizing the ease of wealth accumulation through Bitcoin compared to entrepreneurship, he predicts Bitcoin to reach $350,000 by the end of the year. Followers agree on Bitcoin's decentralized and secure nature, contrasting it with traditional investments like gold and silver.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
美國聯邦運輸部批准了進行由各州徵收、用於付款州高速公路安全計畫的運輸公司、經紀人和租賃公司的費用增加25%的提案，此舉將使得運輸公司每年支付的費用增加至少$9至$9,000，取決於其車隊的規模。此舉被認為合理，因為它是十年來唯一一次的提高，前兩年的費用則平均下降了37.3%，FMCSA預計2025年的州資金總額約為$1.08億美元，從運輸企業收取UCR費用，並將相應的資金分配給每個參與的州。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
從iPhone 14起蘋果引入衛星通訊方式傳送緊急呼救訊息功能，在WWDC 2024期間iOS 18增加無法透過Wi-Fi或行動網路時，仍可藉由衛星通訊方式傳送簡訊功能。使用iPhone 14以上機種並升級iOS 18以上版本可在無訊號情況下使用，用戶可以透過衛星連接發送簡訊給指定緊急聯絡人。功能可傳遞iMessage和SMS簡訊，但不支援RCS格式簡訊，且目前免費使用但未公布收費辦法。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic's 2023 financial disclosure form revealed issues with reporting past trading and investing activities, including errors and omitted retirement fund of his spouse. The form was referred to the Fed's Inspector General, with the Board of Directors addressing concerns. The Fed's ethics code has been updated after recent reports of conflicts of interest among regional Fed leadership.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Bitcoin fell to $65,100, with altcoins dropping 10%-20% in a tumultuous week. Smaller cryptocurrencies like Ether, Solana, Avalanche, Cardano, and Near experienced significant declines. The market saw a total of over $870 million in liquidations, clearing out excess leverage, as Bitcoin struggled to break out and faced increased selling pressure from miners and long-time holders. The negative sentiment was fueled by the Federal Reserve's projection of only one rate cut for the year and political uncertainty in Europe.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) in Santa Clara, California, Samsung introduced its 2nm process technology named SF2Z and 4nm process technology SF4U, disclosed progress on the upcoming 1.4nm process technology anticipated for production in 2027. Samsung's roadmap includes various 2nm derivative designs, with plans to enter volume production in 2025 for mobile processor wafer production, branching out in 2026 for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence with SF2X, and for automotive processors with SF2A in 2027. By incorporating backside power delivery networks, SF2Z addresses signal power issues aiming for volume production in 2027, while SF4U is a derivative design of the existing 4nm process technology enhancing power, efficiency, and area utilization through optical scaling technology, slated for production in 2025. Samsung also intends to improve its process design with Gate-All-Around (GAA) technology and apply Common Photonic Package (CPO) technology for chips with high-speed, low-power computing capabilities, meeting the rising demand for AI computing applications, as competition like TSMC and Intel progress towards 2nm and 1.8nm process technologies, respectively, by 2025.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai testified in the Ozy Media Inc. fraud trial, denying that Google ever intended to purchase the startup for hundreds of millions of dollars. Co-founder Carlos Watson is accused of defrauding investors by falsely claiming that Google had offered to buy Ozy. Pichai clarified that Google considered hiring Watson but never discussed acquiring the company, with a potential $25 million investment being part of the hiring deal. The trial revealed details of a scheme involving fabricated business success claims by Ozy that led to its collapse after a New York Times report in 2021.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Mashdigi更新時間： 2024年6月14日 下午2:15微軟在「Xbox Games Showcase 2024」活動中宣布30款新遊戲及內容更新，Xbox業務負責人Phil Spencer在接受訪談時表示將推出更多Xbox平台遊戲至其他遊戲平台，包括《修飾痕跡》和《微小世界生存戰》等。目的是吸引更多玩家支持，降低市場壟斷疑慮，並考慮進軍掌機市場，具體細節尚不明確。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
根據Mashdigi，隨著蘋果宣布推出iOS 18、iPadOS 18新版作業系統，他們也將過去使用20年的「Apple ID」名稱改為「Apple Account」，中文為「Apple帳號」。雖然名稱變更不會對一般使用者有太大影響，但在作業系統測試版本中已開始看到新名稱，蘋果官網也預計全面調整。蘋果內部已成立專責團隊負責相關調整，並使第三方服務接入功能一併調整。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernández has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Soccer after reportedly violating the league's gambling policy and potentially breaching the terms of his January 2022 reinstatement following a suspension in 2021 for similar reasons. The investigation is ongoing, and details of the current violations have not been disclosed. In 2021, Hernández was suspended for betting on MLS games due to gambling addiction, seeking counseling, and addressing personal gambling debts. He signed with Sporting KC as a Homegrown Player in 2019 and has appeared in 76 matches for the club.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Source: BARRONS
Reported about 1 year ago
Cleveland's City Hall has remained closed to the public for a week following a ransomware attack, affecting city operations. While the ransomware has been contained, officials have not disclosed whether they will pay the ransom. City services have been disrupted, such as processing building permits and birth certificates, and City Hall will remain closed on Monday as the investigation continues.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Kenan Thompson, star of SNL, discusses his daughters Georgia and Gianna, who think they're funnier than him, and his love for gaming with Nintendo systems. Thompson enjoys spending Father's Day with his girls, who are also great gift-givers, and looks forward to a summer of traveling and gaming with them, connecting and having adventures as a family.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Oppenheimer's chief investment strategist John Stoltzfus discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady amid cooling inflation, predicting a potential cut coming in 2025 not due to recession fears but as a gesture for the economy. Stoltzfus emphasizes the Fed's increased transparency and encourages markets to trust the Fed more this cycle, noting that the Fed appears to be supportive. More expert insights and market updates are available in the full episode of Morning Brief.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Mama June Shannon aims to shed 72.6 pounds more before reaching her goal weight of around 170-180 pounds, sharing her progress on the weight-loss medication tirzepatide and strict diet regimen. Despite temptations, she remains focused, losing four to five pounds per week and working out at the gym regularly. Her realistic approach focuses on lifestyle changes and trying new foods to incorporate more protein. The latest episodes of 'From Not to Hot' will continue to follow Mama June's family dynamics, including documenting the final days of her late daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's life due to complications from stage four adrenal carcinoma.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Hsinchu Baseball Stadium, built with a budget of 1.2 billion during former mayor Lin Chih-chien's term, encountered multiple defects and caused injuries to professional baseball players, leading to its closure for repairs. Despite the city government's efforts to restart the improvement project, it has been continuously delayed by the general contractor. The city aims to complete the project by April next year if external unfavorable factors do not persist. The general contractor's delays have hindered the city government from progressing, prompting temporary support works and detailed design phases to proceed. Meetings with experts are planned to expedite the stadium's improvement and reopening.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Norfolk, Virginia, has repealed a 45-year-old ban on psychic readings for compensation, including palmistry and clairvoyance. The ban was not enforced but has now been nullified in a city where the psychic services industry is growing, generating $2.3 billion in revenue last year. Psychic medium Ashley Branton, operating in Norfolk, welcomes the repeal, mentioning the increasing acceptance of psychic services in the US as people seek guidance and spiritual connection, especially amidst uncertainty and mental health concerns post-COVID.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
美國地方法官裁定，Alphabet旗下的Google必須接受美國反壟斷執法機構的訴訟，指控這家互聯網搜尋巨頭非法主導線上廣告技術市場，拒絕Google無需庭審獲勝的請求。未具體指明法官在聽證會上提供的理由，Google曾強調，反壟斷法不阻止公司拒絕與競爭對手合作，並且監管機構未正確定義廣告技術市場。司法部和一些州組成的聯邦機構去年起訴這家科技巨頭，指控其非法壟斷數位廣告並對用戶收取過高費用。訴訟主要目的是打破Google的數位廣告業務，實現更多的競爭。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
根據本週五消息人士透露，在歐盟推出的數碼市場法案（DMA）下，可能在夏天之前將會對蘋果（Apple）和Meta Platforms 等科技企業提出指控，他們未能遵守歐盟旨在遏制其權力的具有里程碑意義的規定。歐盟委員會將於八月份暑期休假前發布初步調查結果，類似於反壟斷指控，其中蘋果將是首個被指控的公司，之後是Meta。歐盟調查將針對蘋果的指導規則，這些規則被監管機構認為限制了應用開發人員向用戶免費介紹App Store之外的服務優惠，以及其對應用開發人員徵收的新費用。此外，對Meta的初步發現將焦點放在其最近推出的付費或同意模式上。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the second round of the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy remains in contention for his elusive fifth major title while Thomas Detry surges to take the lead. Bryson DeChambeau also maintains his position despite a rollercoaster start. Scottie Scheffler faces the possibility of missing his first cut in 672 days. Tiger Woods and Ludvig Aberg are also key players to watch as the tournament progresses.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Source: BARRONS
Reported about 1 year ago
The United States has progressed to the Super 8s of the T20 Cricket World Cup after their match against Ireland was called off due to an unplayable pitch caused by severe weather conditions in Lauderhill, Florida. The decision awarded USA a crucial point, securing their spot in the next round with 5 points from Group A. This outcome also eliminates Pakistan from the tournament, as the U.S. will now face South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland or England in the Second Round. By reaching the Super 8s, USA has also secured qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
After nearly a decade since her debut hit 'Wine Pon It,' Bronx artist Tina, formerly known as Hoodcelebrityy, discusses her new project Tina vs. Hoodcelebrityy, blending reggae, rap, dancehall, and R&B. Tina explores her versatile music style, growth as an artist, and cultural identity in a candid conversation with Billboard, while sharing insights on her Jamaican heritage, collaboration with Shaggy, and the evolving New York music scene.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Alex Jones' personal bankruptcy has been converted to a formal liquidation by a trustee to determine payment for $1.5 billion in defamation judgments won by families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. The defamation debts cannot be discharged through bankruptcy due to intentional and malicious conduct. The judge rejected Jones' plan to keep his media company running and ruled for the liquidation of assets. Jones may potentially start a successor broadcast even if Infowars is liquidated.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In the 8th episode of the Thai BL drama My Stand-In, Up Poompat finds out that Poom Phuripan has returned from the dead in the body of another person. Secrets unravel as Joe struggles with his identity and Ming seeks answers. The episode closes with a revelation that leads to a cliffhanger regarding Joe's body.
Source: YAHOO