Fetterman and McConnell return to the Senate, but Feinstein remains in California
Economy

Fetterman and McConnell return to the Senate, but Feinstein remains in California

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) waves to reporters as he arrives at the U.S. Capitol on April 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman both returned to the Capitol on Monday after significant medical absences, leaving only one senator, Democratic Sen. Dianne… […]

Nordstrom adds former Nike executive to board as activist battle continues
Economy

Nordstrom adds former Nike executive to board as activist battle continues

Shoppers walk into a Nordstrom department store on March 03, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesNordstrom on Monday said it has tapped former Nike operating chief Eric Sprunk to join its board, as the company faces pressure from an activist investor.Nordstrom shares rose about 4% on Monday to close at $17.00.Sprunk, who was… […]

16 Sign Fails
Business

16 Sign Fails

Some of life’s funniest moments are completely accidental. That’s definitely the case when it comes to some of the funniest and most hilarious signs. Whether they arose from careless design, normal wear and tear or human intervention, a funny sign fail can bring smiles to faces while causing inconvenience or even lost business for an… […]

For Smart Contracts, Think;  Avalanche, Uniswap and Big Eyes Coin
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For Smart Contracts, Think;  Avalanche, Uniswap and Big Eyes Coin

The introduction of Decentralized Finance into blockchain technology has eliminated a lot of issues and solved more problems. For example, the involvement of a third party during transactions has been eliminated by the use of smart contracts. Smart contracts are self-executing as the terms and agreement of the transaction are discussed between the buyer and the… […]

After 32 Years, McDonald’s Just Made Another Heartbreaking Announcement
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After 32 Years, McDonald’s Just Made Another Heartbreaking Announcement

Among all the minor side-effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the decision of McDonald’s to suspend its operations in Russia (sensible and inevitable as it was) truly stood out for its symbolism. Opening a single McDonald’s in Moscow during the Cold War took 14 years of back channel negotiations, dating to the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Then,… […]