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What's your favorite cartoon character? On this day in 1940, the animated short A Wild Hare was released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny. And he's back with more looney tunes!

Bugs Bunny Is Back, and So Is the ‘Looney Tunes’ Mayhem (Published 2020) A new collection of shorts on HBO Max, “Looney Tunes Cartoons,” captures the look and feel of the originals.

The Amazfit GTR 4, our favorite fitness tracker, has hit a new all-time low price

The Amazfit GTR 4, our favorite fitness tracker, has hit a new all-time low price The “king of budget smartwatches” offers even more value.

On this day in 2018, shares of Facebook fell by 18%, wiping $119 billion off the company’s market cap. At the time, was the largest single day decline in market cap in history. The decline was precipitated by Facebook missing their quarterly revenue target.

Verizon announced on this day in 2016, that they would be purchasing Yahoo for $4.83 billion.

I tested MSI's $4,000 laptop for work, and it's the MacBook Pro's biggest competition
https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-msis-4000-laptop-for-work-and-its-the-macbook-pros-biggest-competition/

One of the best work laptops I've tested is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is a heavy hitter that can handle just about anything you throw at it. Know this before buying one.

Does Retirement mean the same thing for Millennials as it does for Baby Boomers? Retirement may seem like a distant dream for millennials, but it's never too early to start planning for your future. As the world changes and life expectancy increases, retirement means more than just leaving the workforce. It's about financial stability, pursuing passions, and creating the life you want to live. For millennials, retirement planning starts with understanding their financial goals and creating a savings plan. It means exploring different investment options that align with those goals. It also means seeking out advice from financial experts to aid in making smart choices when it comes to spending. But retirement isn't just about financial planning. It's also about knowing what you want in life and creating opportunities for yourself to pursue it. Whether it's traveling, volunteering, or starting a new business, retirement provides the freedom to explore different paths for a life filled with purpose. So, if you're a millennial, start thinking about your retirement today. Plan for the future, live in the present, and savor every moment along the way.

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If you could look back in time? Where would you look? A dive into the James Webb Telescope.

Seeing The Universe Like We've Never Seen It Before Now that the James Webb Space Telescope has released its first images, it’s time for the science programs to begin. We meet 5 scientists who will be using t...

Google’s Jigsaw open-sources Altitude to help online platforms w**d out extremist content
https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/22/googles-jigsaw-open-sources-altitude-to-help-online-platforms-w**d-out-extremist-content/

Google's Jigsaw open-sources Altitude to help online platforms w**d out extremist content | TechCrunch Google Jigsaw has open-sourced a counterterrorism tool designed to help smaller companies address extremist content on their platforms.

Small caps are the hottest trade going in the stock market right now and they're surging again Tuesday

Small caps are the hottest trade going in the stock market now and they surged another 3% Tuesday Small-cap stocks are on a tear right now as they took the baton from megacap technology shares to lead the market rally.

The su***de hotline is live. Dial 988 if you or a loved one needs help. Today is Robin Williams day let people know they aren't alone!

In market history, on this day in 1933, stocks fell sharply for the second day in a row. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7%, following a 4.6% decline the day before.

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Today is a special day in US space exploration. On this day in 1969, having ridden Apollo 11 238, 900 miles into space, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon.

Watching this drone fly up Mount Everest is much safer than climbing it yourself.

Watching this drone fly up Mount Everest is much safer than climbing it yourself. Instead of risking your life to reach the world’s tallest peak, just full screen this captivating footage captured by a DJI Mavic 3 Pro traveling from Everest base camp at 17,598 feet, to its summit at 29,032 feet. The drone’s flight follows the same route used by hikers, and soars over several ...

Traders see the odds of a Fed rate cut by September at 100%

Traders see the odds of a Fed rate cut by September at 100% The probabilities are based on trading in CME fed funds futures contracts.

July 18th, 1968 – Intel was founded by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore with $2.5 million in capital. Today the company’s market cap stands at $226 billion.

Today is National Ice Cream Day! What's your favorite local ice-cream spot?! Here's a little history for you, Thomas Jefferson loved ice cream! He likely discovered it when he was ambassador to France and couldn't live without it once he got home! He even had his own recipe!

Are you tired of scrolling through social media and feeling like everyone else has it all together as a parent? Don't worry, you're not alone! Finding like-minded parents who are also struggling to keep it together can provide a sense of comfort and camaraderie. So how do you find them? Look for online groups or communities specifically for parents who are dealing with similar challenges as you. Join local parent support groups or attend parenting workshops in your area. Remember, you are not alone in this journey, and sometimes it's the parents who are just barely keeping it together that make the best support system! -mindedparents

On July 16th, 1995 Amazon.com launched it’s online bookstore! Did you know it's called Amazon because having an A put it at the beginning of the yellow pages? https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amazoncom

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Idea for the day, eat out at your favorite French restaurant. Happy !

July 14th is Pandemonium Day, “an annual celebration of chaos and disorder. Pandemonium Day is a reminder of the chaos and uncertainty that marks most of our lives.” Not that we need a reminder anymore!

John Jacob "Jack" Astor IV (July 13, 1864 – April 15, 1912) was born on this day in 1864. He was believed to be one of the richest people in the world at the time of his famous death on the ill-fated Titanic. Among his many entrepreneurial endeavors was the creation of the Astor Hotel, which would later join the Waldorf to form the Waldorf-Astoria (now owned by "one of China’s most politically connected companies” and under complete renovation with no scheduled open date.)

In July of 1998 Russia secured an $11 billion financial aid package from the IMF in an effort to halt its financial crisis. Inflation in the country was skyrocketing and capital was making a rapid exit.

On this day in 2008, Indy Mac bank was closed by the F.D.I.C. The bank has $19 billion in assets at the time and was the largest bank failure since the Savings and Loan crisis two decades prior.