Nasdaq CEO says IPO demand boosted despite tariff worries, banks on Texas boom

Nasdaq CEO says IPO demand boosted despite tariff worries, banks on Texas boom

[NEW YORK] Exchange operator Nasdaq is holding active talks with companies considering stock market debuts, CEO Adena Friedman said on Thursday, underscoring the US economy’s resilience despite tariff uncertainty and signaling renewed market vigour. Several high-profile companies, including those in risk-heavy sectors such as crypto and financial technology, have successfully launched listings in recent weeks,…

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Florida teacher accused of sending X-rated pic to middle school student

Florida teacher accused of sending X-rated pic to middle school student

A Florida middle school teacher allegedly sent a nude image of herself to a 14-year-old student, authorities said.  Oliver Fell, 28, who taught at Carlos E. Haile Middle School in Brandenton, is charged with lewd conduct with a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. …

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Breaking Free from the People-Pleasing Trap

Breaking Free from the People-Pleasing Trap

Growing up as the fat kid who would do anything to fit in shaped my identity in ways I never fully understood until much later in life. This early experience turned me into what I can only describe as an “incessant people pleaser” – someone who prioritized others’ approval above my own needs and happiness.…

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George Clooney claims it’s a frightening time to be in the news business because of Trump

George Clooney claims it’s a frightening time to be in the news business because of Trump

Actor George Clooney said “it’s a scary time to be a news person” under President Donald Trump’s administration during an interview on Wednesday. Clooney told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that “most news organizations are under fire” by the Trump administration and that Cooper and CBS’ “60 Minutes” have been specifically “picked out.” While the actor expressed concerns…

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The good, the bad and the ugly of DEI

The good, the bad and the ugly of DEI

OVER the past two decades, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has moved from the periphery of corporate discourse to become a key concern in boardrooms. At its core, DEI seeks to ensure that organisations embrace a workforce and leadership that reflect a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Diversity relates to representation across gender,…

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Jonathan Joss murder investigators walk back dismissal of homophobic hate crime claims: ‘Way, way, way premature’

Jonathan Joss murder investigators walk back dismissal of homophobic hate crime claims: ‘Way, way, way premature’

Detectives investigating “King of the Hill” actor Jonathan Joss’ murder walked back their dismissal of homophobic hate crime claims — admitting it was “way premature” to rule the possibility out. “We issued a statement the day after Jonathan Joss’s murder that was way, way, way premature,” San Antonio Police Chief William McManus told reporters Thursday.…

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