• Sports

    UConn grad part of latest wave of WNBA roster cuts

    Another round of WNBA training camp cuts just came through as teams prepare to play preseason games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Among the most notable was Paige Bueckers’s former teammate Christyn Williams, who graduated from UConn in 2022 and was drafted No. 14 overall to the Washington Mystics that year. Unfortunately, Williams suffered an ACL tear in training camp, similar to what happened to Georgia Amoore a week ago. She rehabbed for a year but was eventually cut from the Mystics, eventually signing a rest-of-season contract with the Phoenix Mercury at the end of the 2023 season. The Mercury waived…

  • Business

    My Honest Review Of The Top 10 Best Text Editors

    In college, I used to think creating something meaningful in tech required superhero-level intelligence. But despite my doubts, I jumped in. I was constantly juggling code snippets, documentation, and deadlines, switching between tools in what felt like pure chaos. Over time, with practice, I realized the journey wasn’t as daunting as I’d imagined. I didn’t need genius-level intellect or superhero gadgets—I needed the right tools. Discovering the best text editors transformed my workflow, turning chaos into clarity and helping me work smarter.  After countless hours of research, testing over 15 top text editors, and analyzing expert reviews on G2, I’ve…

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    Bohol sinks during the fiesta month of May

    Bohol is “sinking” during May is a popular joke among Boholanos because the population of the island during this month is multiplied twice, thrice, or even four times. May is a special month in the island because a fiesta occurs somewhere—in a sitio, barangay, town or city on a daily basis. Known as a reverse exodus or “balikbarrios,” it is at that time that most Boholanos return home, begin flocking back to their small barrios of Bohol, coming from Manila, or from the other places where they have settled, both within and outside the Philippines, to celebrate the fiesta in their…

  • Health

    Quantum Networking: How Cisco is Accelerating Practical Quantum Computing

    Just as Cisco helped build infrastructure for the internet, we’re now creating quantum networking technology that will be the foundation for the quantum internet, making quantum computing practical years ahead of current timelines. Our approach could accelerate impactful quantum computing and networking applications from decades away to just 5-10 years. Today, we are announcing two milestones: Unveiling of Cisco’s Quantum Network Entanglement Chip – a research prototype and breakthrough technology that enables quantum networks to scale and connect quantum processors for practical applications Opening of Cisco Quantum Labs – our dedicated research lab in Santa Monica, CA, where quantum scientists…

  • Finance

    False Deaths Mistaken Or Otherwise Plague Social Security

      Image Source: Unsplash Mounting mistakes in the Social Security Administration (SSA) have resulted in delays and disruptions in benefits and an uptick in the number of living beneficiaries being listed as dead. Notably, this uptick in mistakes follows Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts in staff and efforts to quickly update SSA’s computer system. Not Dead Yet Rennie Glasgow is a Social Security staffer in Schenectady, N.Y. He is also a local American Federation of Government Employees representative. He and his co-workers are not resurrectionists. However, they have been raising Social Security recipients from the dead recently. Glasgow told…

  • Business

    Nvidia, Broadcom Lead Fund Manager Buys As Semiconductor Sector Cools – Applied Mat (NASDAQ:AMAT), Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI)

    Bank of America analysts examined how heavily U.S. fund managers are invested in semiconductor and electronic design automation stocks in the S&P 500. Based on data from the end of April, the relative weighting of semiconductor stocks are 0.90x — down considerably year-to-date (1.01x in December 2024). Nvidia Corp NVDA maintains the broadest ownership. Roughly 73% of fund managers own the stock. Positions grew consistently throughout the past year (+67bps Q/Q, +518bps Y/Y). Also Read: Nvidia’s New Challenge: US Lawmaker Wants Company To Track Its Chips To Avoid Smuggling In China The relative weighting of 1.05x remains below the top…

  • Sports

    Team USA to be coached by Duke’s Kara Lawson at FIBA Women’s AmeriCup

    Kara Lawson is about to add another bullet point to an already impressive resume with USA Basketball. The organization announced Tuesday that the Duke women’s basketball coach will be the head coach for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup this summer in Chile. Assisting Lawson at the tournament to be held June 28 through July 6 will be Old Dominion coach Delisha Milton-Jones and Oklahoma’s Jennie Baranczyk. “The opportunity to work with some of the top players in the country, and the opportunity to coach alongside some of the top coaches in the country is something I’m very excited…

  • Business

    An Insight into Small Business Owner Salaries

    Key Takeaways Income Variation: Business owner earnings fluctuate widely, influenced by factors like industry, location, and business size, making it crucial to set realistic financial goals. Average Earnings: Sole proprietorships earn between $20,000 and $100,000, LLCs range from $50,000 to $200,000, while corporations typically exceed $100,000 annually. Key Influencers: Market research, funding options, business models, and location play significant roles in determining income potential for business owners. Profit Margins: Understanding average profit margins across industries—like retail (25%) and consulting (40%)—helps in evaluating potential profitability and financial success. Regional Differences: Earnings can vary significantly based on location, with urban business owners…

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    More BSP rate cuts on tap as April inflation hits 1.4%

    BSP MANILA, Philippines – Inflation eased more than expected in April, posting its lowest level in over five years on the back of slower food price hikes and a decline in transportation costs. And the more manageable price growth would allow monetary authorities to further cut borrowing costs, which can help the economy navigate a “more challenging external environment”, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Article continues after this advertisement Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), slowed to 1.4 percent in April from 1.8 percent in March, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. This…