Author: Max Smith

Men’s March Madness continues Sunday with the final slate of Elite Eight games.In the first of two matchups, Zach Edey and No. 1 seed Purdue face off against No. 2 seed Tennessee with a trip to the Final Four on the line. The Boilermakers are searching for their first Final Four appearance since 1980, while Tennessee looks to book a trip to the Final Four for the first time in school history.In the late afternoon matchup, North Carolina bragging rights are on the line. No. 11 seed NC State looks to keep its Cinderella run going, but it faces a…

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NEW YORK (AP) – The theft of confidential information belonging to millions of AT&T's current and former customers was recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant announced this weekend.In Saturday's announcement about the data breach, AT&T said the data set found on the “dark web” included some Social Security benefits of approximately 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. It said it contained information including a number and passcode.It is still unclear whether the data “came from AT&T or one of its vendors,” the Dallas-based company said, adding that it had begun an investigation into the incident.…

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A version of this post first appeared on TKer.coStocks made new record highs, with the S&P 500 setting an intraday high of 5,264.85 and a closing high of 5,254.35 on Thursday. For the week, the S&P increased 0.4%. The index is now up 10.2% year to date and up 46.9% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.Believe it or not, the chart below is real. It reflects monthly developments in a major economic data set. Can you guess what it is?It’s the past year and a half’s worth of monthly core capex orders, one of the most telling…

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After an exciting conclusion to the Sweet 16 round, the women's NCAA Tournament moved on to the Elite Eight on Sunday, with two afternoon games pitting the two No. 1 seeds against the region's No. 3 seed. (In fact, Monday's other two games in the Elite Eight will also feature No. 1 seeds vs. No. 3 seeds.)Undefeated South Carolina (35-0) and coach Dawn Staley advanced to their fourth consecutive Final Four, fending off a late challenge from Oregon State 70-58 in Albany, New York. Texas (33-4) will take on North Carolina State (30-6) in Portland, Oregon.Today's Women's March Madness game…

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Disney (DIS) once embraced the opportunity to expand into India. It is now going backwards.Five years ago, a $71 billion deal with media giant 21st Century Fox gave it access to Indian television network Star, which hosts dozens of sports and entertainment channels, and its streaming service Hotstar. Ta.But the House of Mouse is now scaling back its domestic ambitions and taking a backseat to local companies. Last month, Disney announced it would merge Star, once considered the crown jewel, with Indian telecoms giant Reliance Industries in a joint venture estimated at $8.5 billion. Disney will become a minority shareholder…

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Johannes Eisel/AFP via Getty ImagesAs the stock market hits record highs, some investors are worried about a bubble.High valuations and the AI ​​hype cycle are the biggest concerns for bearish investors.From AI to chicken wings, here's a list of the 10 most valuable stocks on the market right now.Record highs in the stock market and growing hype around artificial intelligence have some investors worried about the possibility of a bubble.Valuations are soaring, cryptocurrencies are booming, and the S&P 500's 25%-plus rally since late October feels too fast for some investors.Economist David Rosenberg earlier this month highlighted three clear deviations in…

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Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, and the gaming industry is growing rapidly every year. Games are played by everyone regardless of age group, but it is often seen that parents ask their children not to spend too much time on them. The main reason is that children may become absorbed and play for long periods of time, which may affect their overall growth. This is not limited to parents, but some other self-proclaimed “Expert” has continued to label video games as ruining children's minds. However, one expert says the game is actually beneficial for…

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