While crude prices continue to decline, oil-linked ETFs are not only being watched for their price action but also for the insight they provide into sentiment across various segments of the energy sector. Two of the most heavily followed funds—United States Oil Fund USO and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF XOP—provide different perspectives on how market players are positioned on oil volatility. United States Oil Fund USO is intended to replicate the daily movements of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures. It does this mainly through holding near-month NYMEX futures contracts, and as such, it is extremely vulnerable…
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Gary Valenciano during his recent concert in Sydney, Australia. Image: Bob Reyes via handout Gary Valenciano is not stopping from spreading joy to fans after recently capping off two-hour shows in Australia and New Zealand. Four months after his “Pure Energy, One More Time” concert in the Philippines, Valenciano interacted with Filipino-Australians and New Zealanders in his recent concerts in Brisbane and Wellington in New Zealand, as well as the cities of Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney in Australia. Article continues after this advertisement Among the songs he performed were “Di Bale Na Lang,” “Sana Maulit Muli,” “Shout For Joy,” “Take…
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MCP for DevOps – Series Opener and MCP Architecture Intro You have undoubtedly heard about Anthropic’s MCP (Model Context Protocol) open source project. If you haven’t, I hope your vacation on a remote island without internet access was lovely! As a die-hard YouTube Premium fan, I am inundated with video recommendations with themes like “What is MCP?” “OMG, This Changes Everything,” and my favorite, “Goodbye Developers, MCP is Here to Stay.” Seriously? While it is a fantastic project, it isn’t here to replace us. Over the next several weeks, I will delve into these topics: MCP—Why Should You Care?: This…
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The days when cosmetic treatments were an exclusively feminine pursuit are far behind. Today, more men seek aesthetic solutions that let them recapture their youthful vibrancy. Discover what’s driving this positive shift and explore treatments that can improve your physical appearance. Why More Men Are Getting Cosmetic Treatments The growing trend of male cosmetic procedures reflects a dramatic shift in personal priorities and societal norms. Here are four leading reasons men are now more open to trying these pursuits. 1. To Feel Better About Themselves Self-care and grooming shouldn’t be exclusive to women. A cultural movement promoting confidence and…
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Staying on top of new funding opportunities is key to growing and sustaining your small business. Grants can help you cover costs, fuel innovation, or simply provide some breathing room—without the pressure of repayment. Each week, we search for the most current small business grant programs available, so you don’t have to. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale, these grants could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Check out this week’s list of active small business grants: Fund Your Growth with the Latest Small Business Grant Opportunities Finding reliable funding can be one of the biggest…
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Weight loss solutions have always been a subject of public interest, but few medications have sparked as much curiosity and debate as Ozempic. Originally approved for managing Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has made its way into the mainstream spotlight for a different reason: its role in weight loss. From celebrities on red carpets to everyday people sharing their stories online, it seems like everyone is talking about this once-a-week injectable drug. But is it truly the magic bullet it is being made out to be? Behind the viral hype lies a medication with a very specific mechanism and a targeted…
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Fans spoke, and the WNBA listened. After years of preseason games not being available for the public to watch unless you were there in person, the WNBA announced it will be streaming all 15 of this year’s preseason games. This has been an issue amid the rising popularity of the WNBA. In 2023, when the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx came to Toronto to play a preseason game, it was only broadcast in Canada. Fans in the US could not even watch the game on the WNBA’s League Pass app. Last season, when Caitlin Clark made her unofficial debut for…
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 29, 2025 Bun B is expanding the Trill Burgers empire with the launch of its second location. Bun B drew a drive-thru line stretching down the block for the grand opening of his second Trill Burgers location in Texas. The UGK rapper headed to Spring, Texas — about 25 miles north of downtown Houston — to celebrate the opening of his new Trill Burgers location at 6810 Louetta Rd. The rapper shared an Instagram video a day after the new restaurant’s launch, showing the long line of cars waiting to place their orders for a juicy…
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Image by Ronnie George Selling a home is often an emotional and complex journey. From preparing for showings to negotiating offers, the process demands time, energy, and sometimes a lot of patience. But what happens when you realize that selling your home might not be the right move, at least not right now? Delisting a home before it sells is more common than you might think. Whether it’s due to changes in personal circumstances or shifts in the market, homeowners pull their listings for a variety of reasons. If you’re contemplating whether to stay the course or step back, here…
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This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. GPM Life fuels its growth with the ability to onboard more producers faster with AgentSync Executive Summary: With the demand for life insurance and annuities products growing constantly, GPM Life wanted to meet consumer demand by getting agents ready to sell as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, they realized they were being held back by inefficiencies in their producer onboarding and license compliance processes. That cost them money from both the internal staff side and through missed business opportunities. When looking for a producer management solution, GPM Life was committed to…