GoFundMe Is a Boon for Disaster Survivors. Especially the Wealthy Ones.

[ad_1] As climate-fueled disasters destroy more American homes, the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has exploded in popularity. Its appeal is simple: People can provide cash directly to survivors, which is quicker than insurance and often more generous than government aid. But new research suggests that cash sent through GoFundMe disproportionately benefits the wealthy rather than those […]

China regulators ask funds to curb short selling of stock index futures 

[ad_1] EconomyGovernment 24 January 2024, 10:29 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that China’s securities regulators have asked some hedge fund managers to restrict short selling in its stock index futures market, as authorities seek to stabilise sinking stocks.  Market Impact The blue chip CSI300 Index (.CSI300), plunged to near five-year lows this week, prompting […]

Novak Djokovic progresses to a record 17th French Open quarterfinal

[ad_1] CNN  —  On a sun kissed but windy Parisian afternoon Novak Djokovic broke one of Rafael Nadal’s French Open records as he progressed to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. A straightforward 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday ensured Djokovic progressed to the last eight at the French Open for […]

The Man in Room 117

[ad_1] Sam and Olga had concluded that only involuntary treatment could break the cycle for Andrey — something open-ended, combining long-term injectable medications with intensive therapy and counseling. They are part of a much larger ideological shift taking place, as communities grope for ways to manage ballooning homeless populations. California, one of the first states […]