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The Hidden Costs of Local Election Funding

October 4, 2024

Local election funding, designed to prevent corruption, has instead become a goldmine for politicians and their teams. The system matches public funds with citizen donations at an 8-to-1 ratio, making it extremely lucrative. For example, a $250 donation can get up to $4,250 in matching funds! This s

lifestyle

"The Invite Mix-up: What Happened?"

October 4, 2024

Last week, an invitation for a fundraising event caused quite a stir. The event, "South Boston for Mayor Michelle Wu," was set to take place at Amrheins restaurant on West Broadway from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. It listed Gregory Lally as part of the host committee. But here's where thing

politics

Trump's September Donations: Small Amounts, Big Support

October 4, 2024

Last month, former President Trump’s campaign team gathered a whopping $160 million in donations. That’s a lot of money! The interesting part? Nearly all of it came from small contributions. We're talking about 96% of the total donations being under $200 each. That shows there are many people who be

finance

Revamping TV Finance: Lessons from Indie Films

October 4, 2024

The television industry is in a state of change. Traditional ways of funding shows through broadcasters and distributors aren't as dependable as they used to be. So, what are TV professionals doing? They’re looking for new financing methods that have worked well in the indie film world. At Iberseri

politics

FEMA's Funds: Hurricane Help or Migrant Aid?

October 3, 2024

Imagine you're playing a game where you have to choose between helping people after a hurricane and dealing with a lot of newcomers. That's kind of what Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is doing right now, and he's getting some heat for it. He said that the Federal Emergency Management

business

OpenAI's Rapid Rise and What’s Next for AI

October 3, 2024

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has just wrapped up a funding round, hitting a staggering $157 billion valuation. This milestone is thanks to $6.6 billion from investors like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank. The secret sauce? ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, which has taken gen

technology

Artificial Intelligence Giant OpenAI Raises Billions, Sets Unique Investment Rule

October 3, 2024

OpenAI, the AI company co-founded by Elon Musk, has just scored a massive $6.6 billion in funding. This puts its value at an astonishing $157 billion, making it the priciest startup on the planet. The investors? Big names like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia. But here's where things get intere

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Smoke and Fear in the Air: A Chemical Plant Fire in Atlanta

October 1, 2024

The sky turned dark and the air grew thick with smoke as a chemical plant fire raged on in Atlanta. The inferno, which began when a sprinkler head malfunctioned, sent a towering plume of chemicals into the air, visible from miles away. The fire, which was reported to have started around 5 am on Sund

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Rocket Trouble: Falcon 9's Upper Stage Malfunction Causes Unexpected Landing

October 1, 2024

SpaceX's latest mission, Crew-9, marked another successful launch, but it was marred by an unexpected setback. After deploying the Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, the Falcon 9's upper stage malfunctioned, causing it to re-enter the

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A Young Mother's Last Wish: A Journey to Cherish Memories

October 1, 2024

Erika Diarte-Carr, a 30-year-old Utah mother, was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma, a rare form of cancer, in May 2022. The devastating news sent shockwaves through her life, leaving her with a mere two years to live. In the following months, she suffered a series of health problems,