Atlanta rapper Young Thug has confessed to involvement in criminal street gang activity, a surprising development that could bring an end to the musician’s lengthy trial, according to US media reports. The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, was arrested in May 2022 on racketeering and other charges related to his alleged … Read more
Valaris PLC (VAL), a leader in offshore drilling services, reported a solid financial performance in its Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, underscoring a strong market presence and future growth potential. CEO Anton Dibowitz and CFO Chris Weber shared that the company generated $111 million in free cash flow and achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $150 … Read more
Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, announced Tammy Mank Wincup as the new Chief Executive Officer. Co-Founder Bharath Madhusudan has stepped down after 12 years of leadership. Ms. Wincup brings extensive education technology experience and a track record of … Read more
Fang Island, a math rock band originally from Brooklyn but now based in Providence, has announced the release of a box set that will encompass their entire discography. Titled Doesn’t Exist II: The Complete Recordings, the box set is scheduled to be released on December 13 by Joyful Noise. It will include both of the … Read more
“You have to have lived, have been there or done that,” he says, his low voice a virtual growl, partly because it’s 10am in his native Louisiana and he’s only just gotten up. But if life experience is the secret, it’s no wonder that Robert is so well regarded by those who know and love … Read more
Intel announced a significant $18.7 billion set of restructuring and asset impairment charges on Thursday in an effort to streamline its operations and boost its competitiveness. The chipmaker’s latest quarter saw a less severe revenue decline than expected, leading to a 10 per cent increase in its shares in after-market trading. The company’s forecast for … Read more
For years now, I have been reassuring people that the upcoming robot revolution will not lead to job losses for us humans. It was a belief I held firmly – that is, until this morning. Just a few days ago, Boston Dynamics released a new demonstration video showcasing its latest Atlas humanoid robot (see below). … Read more
I supported Donald Trump’s candidacy for President in 2016 because I believed that he was an entrepreneur who would usher in a new era of pragmatic, post-partisan politics. Saying that he has failed to deliver on that promise is an understatement. Instead, he demonstrated incompetence in the face of a global pandemic, succumbed to his … Read more
Students often struggle with setting and achieving goals, and as a teacher, I have tried numerous strategies over the years to help them in this area. Unfortunately, many of these attempts have failed due to the challenge of consistently finding time to prioritize goal-setting through conferences, reviews, and resets. However, this year, I decided to … Read more
I cannot help but use the cliché, but the friendship and collaboration I shared with the talented cinematographer Dick Pope felt like a match made in heaven, and his passing has left an indescribable void. Before our paths crossed and we teamed up for the first time on Life Is Sweet in 1990, I was … Read more