Social Media App Parler Plans to Expand Into NFTs
Free-speech focused social media platform Parler has announced that it will expand its business into non-fungible tokens (NFT).
Economy
CNN Shuts Down Offices over Rising COVID Cases, Memo Reveals
As COVID-19 cases have recently increased across America, CNN has closed its offices over the weekend, according to the cable “news” station.
YouTube TV Slashes Fees after Losing Disney-Owned Channels in Failed Negotiations
Google’s YouTube TV has slashed its subscription fees after losing over a dozen Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN.
Retail Sales Plummet as Inflation Bites, Stores Run Low on Goods
Retail sales are plummeting in the run-up to Christmas as stores struggle with supply chain issues and shoppers feel the bite of skyrocketing inflation.
Melania Trump Launches New Blockchain Venture, Company Releases First NFT
Former First Lady Melania Trump has launched her first venture into the non-fungible token (NFT) realm.
Melania Trump Launches New NFT Business Venture: It ‘Will Support My Ongoing Commitment to Children’
Former First Lady Melania Trump has just launched a new business venture that she says will support her Be Best initiative to help children.
Dogecoin Soars after Elon Musk Announces Tesla to Accept DOGE for Merch
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday that his electric car company will now accept Dogecoin for purchases of merchandise.
Wholesale Prices Soar to Record Highs, Adding to Broader Inflation Woes
In November, wholesale prices skyrocketed at their fastest annual pace on record.
As the Economy Slides, Chinese Communist Party Seeks ‘Stability’
The Central Economic Work Conference, the Chinese Communist Party’s annual event where top officials discuss economic priorities for the next year, concluded on Dec. 10. The meeting was highly anticipated as China faces significant economic headwinds going into 2022. The phrase “stability” emerged as the key theme of this meeting, with the word being mentioned … Read more
Elon Musk ‘Thinking of Quitting’ His Jobs
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, says he’s considering “quitting” his jobs “and becoming an influencer.”