Unrivaled’s inaugural season is in the books, with more than 40 WNBA players participating in the professional women’s basketball 3-on-3 league in Miami. First, many wondered if star players would be willing to spend their offseasons in Unrivaled — a concern that was quickly quelled when big names like Angel Reese, Arike Ogunbowale, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Sabrina Ionescu, and Brittney Griner committed. Then, many wondered what the Unrivaled would look like and whether full-court 3-on-3 basketball would work. A competitive Unrivaled season — which began with a Skylar Diggins-Smith game-winner and ended with a Chelsea Gray Finals MVP —…
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Intuitive Surgical ISRG, and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ISRG usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 64 extraordinary options activities for Intuitive Surgical. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 34% bearish. Among these…
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To retire early, you’ll need a nest egg that is large enough to cover your expenses for the rest of your life. The general rule is that you’ll need to save 25 times your annual expenses. To make this happen, you’ll need to plan ahead and the earlier you start, the better. Here are 5 things you can do now to ensure an early retirement. Increase Your Savings Rate Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay You’ll need to be an aggressive saver if you want to retire early. The more you can save, the sooner you’ll be able to retire.…
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To run the country smoothly, the government needs a steady flow of revenue throughout the year. Since income tax is a major source of this revenue, relying on tax payments at the end of the financial year can create gaps and problems for them. To address this, the government introduced the advance tax payment system to ensure that individuals and businesses pay taxes as they earn. According to this system, those with tax liability above a certain threshold must pay advance tax in installments over the year. This also helps taxpayers distribute a large burden at the end of the…
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Ma. Cristina Roque —ALDEN M. MONZON MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is open to the possibility of bringing down the tariffs on American goods coming to the country in a bid to strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, who recently announced sweeping tariffs on the rest of the world. Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque told reporters on Monday that the Philippines was “definitely” open to the idea of slashing the levies on imported goods from the United States. Article continues after this advertisement “We’re really going to do that (cut tariffs on US products), actually. We will…
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A recent study by influencer marketing platform Heepsy reveals that YouTube users are more likely than users of any other platform to forget their passwords and request account recovery help. The study, which analyzed password-related search queries across 35 major platforms, found that YouTube leads with the highest volume of password reset activity, both in absolute numbers and per capita. According to the findings, YouTube users request new passwords more than four times a year on average, with a staggering 1.4 billion total password-related searches. This equates to 35,899 searches per 100,000 users, making it the most problematic platform in…
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Image Source: Pexels A venture is considered high-risk when there is a considerable chance of loss, but also the potential for high rewards. There are many factors that could make a venture high risk, such as new technology, an unproven business model, or the early stages of a start-up, among other things. When you invest in a high-risk venture you take on significant risk. Investing heavily in high-risk ventures takes courage and skill to ensure that your decisions pay off. Here are six reasons why you should heavily invest in high-risk ventures. 1. High Return Potential There are no rewards…
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Today, broadcasters that have already migrated to IP have found it much easier to cater to variable consumption models and resource requirements while scaling and adapting to modern media requirements. The ease with which production teams can work from multiple areas on campus or even from their homes, a model now referred to as “distributed production,” has positioned IP media as an ideal solution for broadcasters planning to refurbish their infrastructure or embark on a greenfield project. Today, infrastructure must cater to increasingly demanding audiences and meet expectations that didn’t exist years ago. Such dynamic and changing environments require a…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s business world, leadership isn’t just about making decisions in the boardroom — it’s about influence, credibility and visibility. Executives who fail to establish their thought leadership risk being left behind in a world where perception often precedes opportunity. Whether you’re looking to land board seats, secure advisory roles or build strategic partnerships, a well-crafted executive brand is no longer optional — it’s essential. Related: 5 Effective Ways to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader Why branding is no longer just for influencers Traditionally, branding was seen as the domain of…
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Alex Ovechkin stands alone on top of one hockey mountain after passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. With just over a year until his retirement, Ovi will have a chance to add to his total — one that should stand for a long, long time. With the scoring record in hand it’s now time to begin discussing Ovechkin’s legacy. Is truly one of the best players to ever step on the ice, or merely the most prolific scorer? It’s safe to say that even the most die-hard Ovechkin lover would have to concede that Gretzky…