Brooklyn public school students triumph over private school rivals to win national chess trophy
Brooklyn’s Young Chess Champions Win National Title The champions of elementary school chess are proudly donning Brooklyn backpacks. A group of six students from Parkside School, PS 130, in Windsor Terrace recently achieved a remarkable feat by claiming victory in the 2026 U.S. Chess National K-6 Championship, besting some of the nation’s most prestigious schools. […]
Revolut Considers Private Banking as Trading Operations Grow
Revolut has gained regulatory clearance to broaden its trading operations. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) granted this approval, enabling Revolut Trading to offer “investments, advisory, and portfolio management all in one place.” Victoria Laffey, the unit’s operations chief, shared this news in a release on Thursday. This green light is expected to help Revolut […]
Ex-Pilot Criticizes Wealthy Celebrities Taking Private Jets to Cannes Film Festival as ‘Unacceptable’
CANNES, France Climate change activists are calling on celebrities to opt for economy flights or trains to Cannes, citing that private jets burned through two million liters of kerosene on their way to last year’s film festival. “It’s not just tone-deaf for the wealthy to waste fuel attending film festivals; it’s frankly disgraceful,” remarked Anthony […]
Tiger Woods seen exiting private jet following month-long rehabilitation for DUI incident
Tiger Woods Completes Rehab Month After DUI Incident Tiger Woods has finished a month of rehab following his arrest on suspected drunk driving. On Wednesday, the famous golfer was spotted walking on the tarmac at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida after arriving on a private jet, as reported by Page Six. Woods flew in […]
Wendy’s stock jumps 14% after news that investor Nelson Peltz is looking for financing to make the struggling restaurant chain private.
According to the Financial Times, activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is rallying investor support for a bid to take the fast-food chain Wendy’s private. Wendy’s shares, which have a market capitalization of $1.3 billion, saw a rise of around 14% on Tuesday. The discussions about Wendy’s come at a time when major national […]
MTA hires private firms for millions in legal services but won’t reveal the full cost: ‘No accountability’
The MTA has been hiring costly private attorneys to defend against injury claims, yet the full extent of this multimillion-dollar legal work remains undisclosed. Responding to a Freedom of Information Act request, the agency revealed it has spent over $10 million on six law firms in recent years, but insiders suggest this figure is likely […]
Minnesota charity alleged to have misused $6.5M for Vegas vacations, luxury vehicles, and a private liquor store.
A charity in Minnesota focused on “violence disruption” has declared bankruptcy following allegations that its leaders misused $6.5 million in charitable assets to support extravagant lifestyles and private liquor stores. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Friday that he would file a civil lawsuit against the nonprofit organization, We Push for Peace, along with […]
UCLA sorority houses bring in private security due to harassment from homeless individuals, according to a report
UCLA Sorority Hires Security Amid Concerns of Harassment A sorority at a well-known university in Southern California is enlisting nighttime private security after ongoing harassment from homeless individuals has left some students feeling unsafe. The UCLA Panhellenic Society, which claims to be the largest women’s group on campus, recently made the decision to hire private […]
Tuberculosis situation deteriorates at a San Francisco private school with $28K annual tuition
A tuberculosis outbreak at a Catholic high school in San Francisco has affected nearly 20% of students and staff, as reported by health officials. According to the San Francisco Department of Public Health, from November 10 to April 22, 252 individuals connected to Archbishop Riordan High School tested positive for either latent or active tuberculosis. […]
Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini are said to have rented a private boat while she was expecting.
Mike Vrabel and Deanna Russini’s Boat Trip Sparks Attention The connection between New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former The Athletic reporter Deanna Russini is making headlines again. TMZ Sports has reported that they are believed to have rented a private boat for a trip together. Back in June 2021, the two rented […]