Author: Max Smith

Despite the drama of bank failures, global banking achieved growth in 2023. The banking industry emerged victorious in 2023 after a devastating crisis. Quick intervention by the industry averted the nightmare scenario of a contagious financial crisis triggered by multiple bank failures in the United States and Europe. Last year's mini-bank failure crisis was best seen as the result of idiosyncratic managerial inaction at the banks that were eventually bailed out. But the exposed risks inherent in app-based banking and the potential for bank collapse based on rapid mass withdrawals, most acutely among the rapidly proliferating neobank challengers, have set…

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Research shows that picking up a racket can be extremely beneficial, but there is a lack of evidence about the long-term health effects of certain sports. share this story Copy link Link copied! Email Facebook linkedin twitter whatsapp reddit Research shows that picking up a racket may be one of the best decisions a person can make for their health.Photo by Matthew Moduno/Northeastern University Racquet sports such as pickleball, which is said to be America's fastest growing sport, are clearly experiencing an opportunity. New pickleball partnerships, leagues, and playing courts are popping up all over the place. Additionally, research shows…

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare network, said Wednesday that its “clinical operations” were disrupted due to an alleged cybersecurity issue. The nonprofit said it detected “unusual activity” on some of its technology systems and encouraged its business partners to temporarily suspend connections to the Ascension environment. “Our care teams are trained for this type of disruption and have initiated steps to ensure the delivery of patient care remains safe and minimizes the impact wherever possible,” Ascension's statement said. stated in the statement. Ascension said it has notified authorities and contacted third-party experts Madiant to assist with…

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A jury rejects claims that a video game maker's use of tattoos in its games infringes the copyright of the artists who created the tattoos, ruling that video game makers are implicitly drawing players' tattoos to resemble themselves. It was determined that he had a license. Hayden vs. 2K Games Inc.Case No. 1:17-cv-02635 (Ohio ND) Jimmy Hayden is a tattoo artist who has created work for many National Basketball Association (NBA) stars, including LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Kyrie Irving, Danny Green, and Tristan Thompson. In 2017, Hayden was sued by Take-Two, which develops, publishes and sells interactive entertainment and video…

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees were announced Thursday at the Strong National Museum of Play. This year's Hall of Fame inductees include Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity, and Ultima. The Hall of Fame recognizes a game's longevity, geographic spread, and influence on video game design and pop culture. Hall of Fame inductees will be determined by a panel of journalists and scholars knowledgeable about the history of video games and their impact on society. This year, a special fan vote was also important. The breakdown of new members is as follows: asteroid Atari's…

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FLINT – Ben Thompson led Grand Blanc to the team championship and was a medalist with 77 points at the Saginaw Valley League's second annual Jamboree on Wednesday at Warwick Hills.The Bobcats hit 319 and Midland hit 325. Midland Dow was third with 327, followed by Bay City Western (344), Saginaw Heritage (345), Powers Catholic (352), Davison (352), Lapeer (365) and Bay. Ta. City Central (380), Carman Ainsworth (482), Saginaw Arthur Hill.Individually, Heritage's Owen Turner and Midland's Evan Wenzel tied for second with 78 points.Rounding out the top 10 were Bay City Western's Nash Leonard (79), Grand Blanc's Jack Briggs…

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(Bloomberg) — The stock market is heading for its highest level in about a month, with a rebound intensifying on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by the end of the year.Most Read Articles on BloombergStocks rose as a sharp increase in jobless claims strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve would loosen policy. Stocks also rose after the company saw some demand for its $25 billion 30-year bond sale. The S&P 500 rose above 5,200, but volume was 20% below the past 30-day average. The stock's rise was also due to momentum-fueled commodity trading advisors being…

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listen to this article Asteroids leads the World Video Game Hall of Fame 10th Anniversary Class at the Strong National Museum of Performing Arts. Released by Atari in 1979, Asteroids offered users challenging gameplay, sparkling graphics, and intense sound effects, helping the game replace Space Invaders as the most popular arcade machine at the time. It was helpful. Also selected from the 12 finalists were Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity, and Ultima. Seven finalists who were not selected for induction into the Hall of Fame: Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Neopets, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and You Don't Know Jack.…

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