Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
K. Leighty 
Reddit is getting ready to join the New York Stock Exchange, eyeing a $6.4 billion valuation. They’re listing themselves on the exchange as “RDDT,” offering 22 million shares at $31 to $34 each. Joining the Stock Exchange Redditt, one of the world’s largest and most popular social media sites, is looking to become a publicly … Read more
The Senate passed a $460 billion spending package ahead of a deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. Despite the challenges and bipartisan criticism, the package aims to fund essential departments through fiscal year 2024, but with another budget deadline approaching, negotiations are far from over. Passing the Package In a last-second move to avoid … Read more
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have called off their $3.8 billion merger after a federal court ruling raised significant antitrust concerns in January, marking a victory for the Biden administration’s stance against mergers that could harm competition. The decision comes as both airlines recognized the insurmountable legal challenges they faced, with JetBlue agreeing to pay … Read more
Elon Musk’s involvement with OpenAI began with visions of a nonprofit promoting beneficial AI for the public, but as funding demands grew, disagreements emerged over shifting to a for-profit model. This led to Musk’s legal battles against OpenAI for deviating from its foundational mission, adding to the growing list of legal troubles Musk is facing. … Read more
Chinese investors and businesses are increasingly seeking profits abroad, driven by domestic market challenges. This outward investment trend is led by mechanisms like the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) program amidst regulatory challenges and a complex economic backdrop, reflecting a strategic pivot towards global diversification. Finding Profts Aborad Chinese investors and businesses are increasingly looking … Read more
Bitcoin has shattered previous records by surpassing $68,978, reflecting a renewed surge in interest and confidence. This surge was largely driven by the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the anticipation of halving events. This resurgence defies past skepticism over its relevance, signaling a robust future despite environmental and regulatory challenges. New High Bitcoin’s incredible … Read more
In a crucial White House meeting with President Joe Biden and leaders from both houses of Congress, Biden tried to garner support for a foreign aid package while his opponents, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, emphasized border security as the nation’s foremost priority. High-Stakes Meeting In a high-stakes meeting at the White House, key political … Read more
The United States is on track to experience a significant increase in its migrant population, with projections indicating nearly 8 million migrants by the end of September, a 167% rise over five years, attributed to President Biden’s border crisis and systemic issues within an outdated and underfunded immigration system. This surge exacerbates the backlog of … Read more
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a strategic shift in the city’s migrant aid plan, helping the migrants get stable and sustainable lives and work authorization, other than just finding temporary shelter. This comprehensive approach aims to integrate migrants into the community more effectively while addressing the fiscal impact and preparing for future needs. Migrant Assistance … Read more
Annual inflation has dropped to 3.1%, but soaring food prices continue to strain household budgets despite the cooling economy. Decreasing Inflation Recently, annual inflation decreased to 3.1%, a figure that was higher than financial analysts had anticipated. This indicates that while the overall rate of price increases across the economy is slowing down, it’s still … Read more