Meghan Markle’s ‘silly’ move with new brand launch to ‘raise questions’

Meghan Markle has made a “silly” mistake with the launch of her brand American Riviera Orchard, per an expert. PR expert Renae Smith says launching her brand under the Duchess of Sussex title was a move “not without its controversies.” Renae argues that Meghan’s use of the title without having to do the duties that … Read more

Crypto Bros Raise $650,000 to Put DogWifHat Meme on Vegas Sphere

Something tells me this could cause some traffic jams.Screenshot: DogWifHat There will come a time when a giant meme of a Shiba Inu puppy with a hat will take over the Las Vegas Sphere. All it took was hundreds of thousands of dollars and a hoard of fans. Why is the Dancing Baby an NFT? … Read more

Poland’s president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s president on Monday called on other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense to 3% of their gross domestic product as Russia puts its economy on a war footing and pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine. President Andrzej Duda made his call in remarks directed at … Read more

NYCB shares rebound after troubled regional bank announces $1 billion capital raise

Struggling regional lender New York Community Bancorp announced a $1 billion capital raise and a leadership shakeup on Wednesday, headlined by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, leading to a sharp rebound for its stock. NYCB has agreed to a deal with several investment firms including Mnuchin’s Liberty Strategic Capital, Hudson Bay Capital and Reverence Capital … Read more

OpenAI shares Elon Musk emails urging startup to raise $1 billion, see Tesla as a cash cow

OpenAI on Tuesday publicly responded to a lawsuit brought by co-founder Elon Musk, highlighting apparent hypocrisy on the part of the now-billionaire and early backer of the company. In its response, OpenAI reproduced old emails from Musk in which the Tesla and SpaceX CEO encouraged the rising startup to raise at least $1 billion in … Read more

Organized crime attacks on local candidates raise fears Mexico may face its bloodiest elections ever

MEXICO CITY — As Mexico prepares for the largest elections in its history, organized crime is once again preying on local candidates across swaths of the country where cartels dominate, raising concerns among experts that these could be Mexico’s bloodiest elections ever. Julián López, coordinator for the Citizen Movement party in the southern state of … Read more

Ukraine’s losses on the battlefield raise more war risks for Russia

A Ukrainian serviceman belonging to infantry battalion of 42 Brigade is seen during a maintenance training, as Russia-Ukraine war continues at an undisclosed location in Donbas, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on February 27, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Early on in the war with Russia, Ukraine’s successes on the battlefield prompted warnings from defense … Read more

Jon Stewart Helps to Raise $25K for NYC Animal Shelter After Tearful Tribute to His Late Dog Dipper

In a heartfelt moment on Monday’s The Daily Show episode, Jon Stewart moved viewers to tears as he shared the news of his beloved dog, Dipper’s, passing. The emotional tribute resonated with fans and spurred a remarkable outpouring of support for the animal shelter where Stewart first met his faithful companion. Dipper, a Brindle pit … Read more

Jon Stewart Helps NYC Animal Shelter Raise $25K After Tearful Dog Tribute

Jon Stewart tugged at heartstrings when he tearfully talked about his dog dying, and folks opened up their wallets … donating 5 figures to the animal shelter he shouted out during the emotional ‘Daily Show’ segment. The comedian got emotional Monday, breaking down over the death of Dipper, his Brindle pit bull, and viewers were … Read more

Lara Trump says RNC needs to raise $500 million, sees interest in paying Trump legal fees

By Nathan Layne NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) -Lara Trump, who Donald Trump has endorsed to be the new co-chair of the Republican National Committee, said on Wednesday that the organization needed to raise $500 million for the 2024 general election and did not rule out using raised funds to pay her father-in-law’s mounting legal … Read more