Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR president Steve Phelps during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Steve Phelps was named NASCAR’s first commissioner on Monday with a mission focused on “strategic growth and international expansion.” Phelps, 62, had been serving as president of NASCAR since…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, is in talks to raise new financing that could value it at as much as $120 billion, up from $80 billion little more than a month ago, two people with knowledge of the discussions said. The talks are in the early stages, and xAI’s valuation could rise or fall…
May 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Ty France keeps coming up in big moments for the Minnesota Twins. France will try to keep it going when…
Apr 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) flies out in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani will take another crack at recovering from his current downturn when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the Pittsburgh…
The Bank of Korea says it is taking a “cautious approach” to potentially including Bitcoin as a foreign exchange reserve. Officials from the Korean central bank said in a March 16 response to a written inquiry that they have not looked into a potential Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, citing high volatility. Responding to a question from…
For the past few weeks, I’ve been doing a simple experiment: I leave for appointments 10 to 15 minutes earlier than normal. Yes, this is “obvious” advice, said Chris Guillebeau, the author of the forthcoming book “Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live.” “But the results can be life-changing,” he…
May 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Bryse Wilson (46) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox haven’t had much to celebrate since their 93-win season in 2021. The past week for the club has…
This month featured the unveiling of the latest happening boutique in Paris’ most picturesque neighborhood, Le Marais—the second store of By Kilian in Paris. Fashion Network caught up with the founder. The 25-square-meter space is one of those very small bijoux boutiques that only the French quite know how to produce, with the unique twist…
What percentage of Bitcoin is owned by BlackRock? BlackRock’s entry into the Bitcoin market through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has marked a new era in institutional Bitcoin accumulation. Since its launch on Jan. 11, 2024, IBIT has grown at a pace that few expected, and no other ETF has matched. As of June 10,…
A headbanded cartoon rendering of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen holds aloft the four fingers of his right hand as Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland complete a clockwise circle. Perhaps one day this will be a mural in downtown Cleveland, a nod to the “Core Four” of Cavs who steered the franchise to…