SiriusXM reportedly places former quarterback Brett Favre’s NFL show on hold

SiriusXM reportedly places former quarterback Brett Favre’s NFL show on hold

Brett Favre. Frank Muldoon | CNBC SiriusXM has put Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s NFL show on hold due to his involvement in an alleged welfare-fraud scheme in Mississippi, according to reports. Favre and nearly 40 others were sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services in May for allegedly diverting millions of federal welfare dollars […]

Want to raise resilient kids? Develop their brains with ‘nurturing routines,’ says parenting expert—here’s how

Want to raise resilient kids? Develop their brains with ‘nurturing routines,’ says parenting expert—here’s how

Resilience is the ability to face a challenge and come out the other side with some measure of growth and success, and there has never been a more important time for parents to help their kids build it. As a physician who studies early brain development, I’ve found one surprising factor that contributes to increased […]

Looking for a short-term trade? This ETF carries risk — but outperforms when volatility spikes

Looking for a short-term trade? This ETF carries risk — but outperforms when volatility spikes

Volatility reared its head again last week, with U.S stocks posting their worst week since June as traders responded to growth fears, hot inflation data and the possibility of a 100 basis point rate hike by the Federal Reserve. It marked Wall Street’s fourth losing week in five, highlighting the fragile state of the stock […]

I raised 2 successful CEOs and a doctor—here’s the parenting style I never used on my kids

I raised 2 successful CEOs and a doctor—here’s the parenting style I never used on my kids

Parenting is challenging, especially in today’s post-pandemic world. It certainly wasn’t easy raising my own three daughters. I don’t claim all the credit for their successes, but all three grew up to be highly accomplished people. Susan is the CEO of YouTube, Janet is a doctor, and Anne is the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe. […]

Ethereum’s massive software upgrade just went live — here’s what it does

Ethereum’s massive software upgrade just went live — here’s what it does

Ethereum’s biggest-ever upgrade just took effect, in what industry experts are calling a game changer for the entire crypto sector. Thus far, all signs suggest the so-called merge — which is designed to cut the cryptocurrency’s energy consumption by more than 99% — was a success. The overhaul to the ethereum network fundamentally alters the […]

The ‘Merge’ is here — last chance to buy ether before makeover

The ‘Merge’ is here — last chance to buy ether before makeover

It’s time for the “merge.” The years-in-the-making, systemwide upgrade to the ethereum blockchain is set to roll out on Wednesday, marking one of the crypto sector’s most historic events to date. Leading up to the overhaul, investors have been jumping into ether, the native token to ethereum. In the past three months, ether has jumped […]

Why Toyota – the world’s largest automaker – isn’t all-in on EVs

Why Toyota – the world’s largest automaker – isn’t all-in on EVs

Roughly two decades ago, Toyota Motor became the preferred carmaker of U.S. environmentalists and eco-conscious consumers with its Prius hybrid, an “electrified” vehicle that was among the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles ever produced. Amid rising gas prices, demand for the vehicle grew and inspired other automakers to roll out a litany of hybrid models. […]

How the U.S. got hooked on big cars — despite their downsides

How the U.S. got hooked on big cars — despite their downsides

Americans love big cars.  It gave the world Cadillacs with massive tailfins and oversize pickup trucks.  In Europe, for example, small cars like city cars, subcompacts, and compact cars made up more than 35 percent of sales in 2021, according to industry analyst JATO Dynamics. In the United States, those three segments made up just […]