I created the famous Knicks theme song 30 years ago — here’s what I was paid for it
A Long Island Kid’s Hoop Dream Becomes a Classic Theme Back in 1993, Jesse Itzler, a recent college graduate and dedicated Knicks fan, had this idea—write theme songs for his beloved team. “I grew up as a Knicks fan, and I’ve always admired their toughness,” the 56-year-old New Yorker reflects on the team’s heyday, filled […]
Cat Discovered Smuggling Marijuana and Cocaine Into Costa Rican Prison. Here’s How It Was Detected
Costa Rican authorities recently apprehended an unusual smuggler—a black-and-white cat with drugs taped to its body. This incident occurred on May 6th near the Pokosi prison, where guards noticed the cat due to grey spots on its fur as it approached the barbed wire fence. Upon capturing the feline, they found approximately 236 grams of […]
If our future involves cyber-attacks and bare shelves at the store, here’s what we should consider doing next.
The Future in Empty Aisles Last week, I caught a glimpse of what might be our future. One morning, I wandered into a cooperative, and the shelves that once overflowed were now barren. It was quite disheartening to see signs indicating that baked beans and canned tuna had become scarce. Following a cyberattack two weeks […]
Warren Buffett Came Close to Making His Largest Investment Since 2022. Here’s What’s Stopping Him.
Berkshire Hathaway is getting close to a $10 billion deal, and Warren Buffett is prepared to invest as much as $100 billion. Buffett has managed the investment portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway for 60 years, delivering impressive returns for shareholders during that time. Since he took control in 1965, the company’s stocks have yielded an average […]
Warren Buffett Came Close to His Largest Investment Since 2022. Here’s What’s Stopping Him.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Recent Trends Berkshire Hathaway has now been a net seller of stocks for the tenth consecutive quarter. Warren Buffett is eager to invest but is holding out for the right opportunity. Interestingly, the average investor may have a better edge than Buffett at this moment. Buffett has managed Berkshire Hathaway’s investment portfolio for […]
Elon Musk Renames Himself and Updates Profile Picture on X Again. Here’s the Meaning of ‘Kekius Maximus’
Elon Musk has switched his display name to “Kekius Maximus” from “X.” This change has led to a significant 119% rise in the value of Kekius Maximus Coin. Kekius Maximus is a meme-inspired cryptocurrency on Ethereum and Solana networks. Just a few days ago, Musk had altered his name to “Gorklon Rust,” and after this […]
Moody’s reduces America’s Triple-A credit rating — and here’s the reason.
Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating On Friday, Moody’s reduced its credit rating for the United States from “AAA” to “AA1”, marking a notable shift. As the last major rating agency to hold onto the Triple A status, Moody’s cited soaring fiscal deficits and substantial interest payments as reasons for this downgrade, which emerged during the […]
Dave Portnoy recently rated this popular new pizza place in NYC a 9.2, and now it’s selling out quickly — here’s what actual New Yorkers say.
Recently, Dave Portnoy gave a high praise to a new pizza place in Little Italy, causing quite a stir—lines of eager customers and sold-out pizzas are the result. The Barstool Sports founder, known for his often viral, sometimes controversial One Bite pizza reviews, recently rated Ceres, located at 164 Mott St. and opened just three […]
Challenging your property taxes could lead to “years of savings,” according to an expert. Here’s how.
Homeowners have noticed rising property taxes lately, a trend driven by increasing home values and local tax rates. Still, the valuations behind these taxes aren’t always set in stone. So, filing an appeal could mean significant savings over the years. As of April, the median property tax bill in the U.S. for 2024 stood at […]
Waiting for your NC state tax refund? Here’s why some checks aren’t being printed or sent out at the moment.
People expecting their tax refund checks in North Carolina are going to have to wait a bit longer. The state has revealed that their printing partner has ceased operations. On Monday, the North Carolina Department of Revenue announced that Professional Mail Services, Inc. is no longer in business and won’t be able to finish printing […]