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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman With $2 Billion Net Worth Commits Half His Fortune to Philanthropy

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman With $2 Billion Net Worth Commits Half His Fortune to Philanthropy

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has announced his commitment to donate the majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, aligning himself with other billionaires who have pledged significant contributions.

May 31, 2024 11:30 AM EDT


65% of Gen Z Prioritizes Travel Despite Financial Risks

65% of Gen Z Prioritizes Travel Despite Financial Risks

According to a Bank of America survey published on May 20, Gen Z is more likely than previous generations to be planning travels abroad since they are no longer content with taking road trips to their parents' houses.

May 31, 2024 11:01 AM EDT


Student Loan Debt Hinders Retirement for Around 2.2 Million Over 55

Student Loan Debt Hinders Retirement for Around 2.2 Million Over 55

There's another group of debtors-Americans over 55 who are getting close to retirement-who are frequently disregarded and have their own unique set of difficulties.

May 30, 2024 12:22 PM EDT


IRS Data Breach: Files of At Least 50,000 Americans Stolen

IRS Data Breach: Files of At Least 50,000 Americans Stolen

A victim of the heist wrote a commentary for the Wall Street Journal today, claiming that the IRS hacker took the tax files of between 50,000 and 70,000 individuals, making it the greatest theft of private taxpayer information in American history.

May 29, 2024 12:13 PM EDT


Tesla Shareholders Consider Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Compensation After Judge Says He Improperly Rewarded

Tesla Shareholders Consider Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Compensation After Judge Says He Improperly Rewarded

A two-month dispute between Elon Musk's allies and adversaries surrounds the reinstatement of the tech billionaire's record $56 billion compensation package.

May 29, 2024 11:31 AM EDT


California Drivers Feeling the Pinch, State Mulls Measures to Lower Gas Prices

California Drivers Feeling the Pinch, State Mulls Measures to Lower Gas Prices

Given the skyrocketing cost of petrol in California, legislative representatives have announced a detailed strategy to solve the problem.

May 28, 2024 09:48 PM EDT


Gold, Silver, Copper Cool Off After Record Climbs, Experts Predict More Gains

Gold, Silver, Copper Cool Off After Record Climbs, Experts Predict More Gains

The price of gold has been rising to all-time highs; on Monday, spot gold reached a fresh peak of $2,449.89 per ounce. Prior to this past week, industrial metal copper and silver both reached multi-year highs.

May 28, 2024 05:29 PM EDT


Retailers Slash Prices to Woo Budget-Conscious Customers This Summer

Retailers Slash Prices to Woo Budget-Conscious Customers This Summer

There may be additional reasons for Americans to rejoice in the return of warmer weather if they spend Memorial Day shopping for deals both online and in physical locations.

May 28, 2024 05:49 PM EDT


Florida Communities Build Permanent Disaster Funds

Florida Communities Build Permanent Disaster Funds

Last year, the United States set a new record for the highest number of disasters causing over $1 billion in damages. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1, predicts at least 17 named storms and four to seven major hurricanes.

May 28, 2024 03:56 PM EDT


Government Mulls $2,000 Stimulus for Seniors: Details on Eligibility, Timing Scarce

$2,000 Stimulus for Seniors Ready for Release? Details on Eligibility, Timing Scarce

The US Federal Government plans to provide the $2000 Seniors Stimulus Checks, which are intended primarily for seniors from low-income families.

May 27, 2024 03:19 PM EDT


NCAA Agrees to Payout, Redefining College Athlete Compensation

NCAA Agrees to Payout, Redefining College Athlete Compensation

A $2.8 billion deal that ends an antitrust case against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the country's five largest conferences will compensate thousands of student-athletes, both current and former. Now, the difficult part will be deciding how much each participant receives and why.

May 27, 2024 03:32 PM EDT


Proxy Firm Questions Musk's $56 Billion Compensation Proposal

Proxy Firm Questions Musk's $56 Billion Compensation Proposal

The $56 billion compensation proposal for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, if approved, would be the highest pay package for a CEO in corporate America, according to a statement made on Saturday by proxy consulting company Glass Lewis.

May 27, 2024 03:19 PM EDT


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