Drew Wood - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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In the ancient Olympics, Greeks competed for a crown made from living olive branches, but more importantly, the achievement and acclaim of being the best of the best. Our modern Olympians are not so...
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The Olympics happen only once every four years, and that’s a good thing for the cities that host them. These days the Games are a multi-billion-dollar business that requires cities to build new...
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing and as of this writing, American athletes are in the lead in the medal count, with a total of 88 gold, silver, and bronze wins. The symbolic and historical...
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In March 2024, Fortune reported that businesses owned by African Americans have grown at the fastest pace in more than 30 years. African Americans shape the culture in many aspects of American life...
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Believe it or not, Oprah Winfrey turned 70 on January 29. A bout of stomach flu knocked her out of an appearance on CBS Mornings earlier this summer, with best friend Gayle King filling in for her....
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This week Hurricane Debby has lost steam and been downgraded to a tropical storm, still bringing torrential rains but much lower winds and less damage than a full-scale hurricane. We may have dodged...
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With Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not be seeking a second term as President, what will he do once he’s out of office? Regardless of how their policies are viewed, former Presidents have...
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Warren Buffett has been in the news again this week, this time for his major sell-off of Bank of America stock. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, has offloaded $3 billion worth of shares over 9...
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The recent decision by President Biden not to seek a second term may be the most dramatic retirement decision in the news right now, but across the nation ordinary Americans are grappling with what...
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Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, turns 94 on August 30. Even at that venerable age he still routinely makes financial headlines. And rightly so. His practical investment strategies have...
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Social Security benefits will be paid starting August 1 for some beneficiaries. However, the date of your payment will vary depending on what kinds of benefits you are receiving and your date of...
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In the last week of July 2024, The Weather Channel’s heat index map of the United States is all red. It feels like 108 °F in the Southwest, but even in parts of the Dakotas people are enduring a...
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Even though there have been heavy rains across the United States recently, overall, most of the country is experiencing conditions that are abnormally dry or even in drought. This is nothing compared...
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Tornadoes are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring and deadly storms. They pack the highest wind speeds ever measured on Earth, up to 300+ mph. At that speed, a tornado can pick up vehicles, shatter...
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Over five million Americans live overseas. This number includes service members, government workers, businesspeople, students, humanitarian workers, and increasingly—retirees. The United States is...
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