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My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

Car dealers face heightened regulatory scrutiny as the FTC has declared advertising vehicles that are unavailable for purchase to be illegal, prompting industry experts to recommend swift removal of sold vehicle listings within 24 hours. Automotive News reports that the FTC has intensified its oversight of automotive dealership advertising practices, specifically targeting the promotion of vehicles that are no longer in stock or do not exist. This enforcement action carries significant financial consequences, with violations potentially exposing dealerships to fines exceeding $50,000 per offense plus customer restitution, according to attorney Patricia Covington who spoke with Automotive News. Christopher Mufarrige, director…

Create Wellness, whose creatine gummy outperformed rivals in independent lab tests, has raised $20 million from heavyweight CPG backers, including the family office of Vitaminwater and Bodyarmor co-founder Mike Repole Create Wellness has raised $20 million in growth capital, the creatine gummy maker announced Monday in a vote of confidence in both the brand and the creatine boom that has transformed the supplement from a former “gym bro” must-have to a wellness product with mass appeal. Women, increasingly focused on strength training, now account for 30% of creatine purchases at GNC, up 18% since 2020, according to Bloomberg. The round,…

Over the last 50 years, Apple reimagined personal computers, catalyzed the era of the smartphone, enlarged an iPhone and called it the iPad and garnered a strong position in wearable tech through its Watch series and its AirPods. It also popularized software and services like its App Store, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessages and many more. For a lot of us, the first time we pinched-to-zoom on a photo was likely on an iPhone.However, Apple gives and it takes away. Things have had to change, be removed and consumers have to move on to whatever’s new. For better or worse, the weight…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for answers about whether individuals and companies tied to President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures received preferential treatment from regulators.In a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Monday, Blumenthal requested records and communications related to enforcement decisions involving cryptocurrency firms, including companies linked to Tron founder Justin Sun, after the agency dismissed fraud charges against Sun and several of his companies earlier this month in a settlement that included a $10 million civil penalty.Bluenthal’s letter also questioned the departure of Margaret Ryan, who had served only six months…

XRP is approaching what market commentator Will Taylor describes as a critical technical inflection point, with a tightening descending wedge, oversold weekly momentum and a lopsided liquidation profile all pointing to a market that may be close to exhausting the downside. That is the core XRP takeaway in The Weekly Insight – Week 188, where Taylor argued that while crypto may still face one final flush lower, XRP is already trading in a zone that has historically aligned with major lows. XRP May Be Close To A Bottom Taylor framed the XRP setup against a broader macro backdrop that remains…

The L’Oréal-owned beauty giant has unveiled a five-product anti-aging line, Absolute Longevity MD, which includes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon as an advisor Just two years ago, a raised eyebrow (perfectly arched, of course) moment: consumer health biotech company Timeline raised $66 million in a Series D that included strategic investments from both L’Oréal and Nestlé. So what would two of the biggest names in consumer goods want with a Swiss biotech? The same thing we’re all after — a youthful glow — as wellness consumers have raised the stakes. They don’t just want to feel younger, they want to look it.…

Key PointsRetirees can invest in cryptocurrency, provided they have enough retirement income to comfortably pay their bills.It’s best to stick to a small crypto position — 1% to 5% of your portfolio.Retirement and cryptocurrency investing would seemingly mix like oil and water. Your golden years are when you reduce portfolio risk. Cryptocurrency is highly risky, with exhibit A being the the fact that many top coins are down over 50% in the last six months.That said, there’s nothing wrong with retirees diversifying into digital assets, provided they keep a couple of guidelines in mind.Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire?…

DoorDash has suspended a delivery driver who posted a viral video claiming he would throw Trump supporters’ food orders “out the fucking window.” The Independent reports that DoorDash took action after a TikTok user posted a threatening message directed at customers displaying political support for Donald Trump. In the viral video the driver addressed what he called his “Trump supporters” in a message that quickly attracted widespread attention. “Hey there to my Trump supporters, this is your local friendly DoorDasher,” the effeminate man said in the clip. “I just want to let you know that if I see a MAGA sign…

Microsoft’s Copilot is getting even better at research thanks to a new feature that combines the power of both OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. In a blog post announcing Copilot Cowork’s availability, Microsoft debuted the Critique feature that will be used in Microsoft 356 Copilot’s Researcher tool. Unlike the standard Copilot, Researcher is designed to tackle more complex tasks with multiple steps.Now, Researcher is getting even better at that with the Critique feature that uses GPT responses, which are then refined by Claude. In a blog post, Microsoft said that, “this architecture creates a powerful feedback loop that delivers higher-quality…