Although history doesn’t repeat to a “t” on Wall Street, it does have a tendency to rhyme. History can be an amazing teacher on Wall Street for those willing to listen. Although what happened in the past doesn’t often repeat to a “t” in the future, things do have a way of rhyming for the stock market. While nothing comes …
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Cam Schlittler authors one of biggest gems in Yankees playoff history
Cam Schlittler called it “personal.” He grew up a Red Sox fan in Walpole, Mass., and while he has moved on to a different allegiance, his friends and many others from the region certainly have not. And Schlittler explained that from the moment Garrett Crochet pitched the Red Sox to a Game 1 victory in this wild-card series, those from …
Read More »Voyager 1 is expected to achieve something in 2026 never before accomplished in human history
The innovative and exciting Voyager 1 spacecraft is expected to achieve something in 2026 that’s never been accomplished in human history before. The Voyager 1 launched in 1977 and is currently travelling at a trajectory of 38,000 mph – it’s been travelling for almost 50 years. It was originally built to study Jupiter and Saturn, but crossed the edge of …
Read More »From Taylor Swift to Marilyn Monroe: A Brief History of Cinematic Showgirls
In a sense, Taylor Swift’s Showgirl era actually began two albums ago—with “You’re on Your Own Kid,” a revealing track on her 10th studio record, Midnights (2022). In the song, Swift charts her coming of age in the spotlight: first escaping her small town by writing music, then searching parties full of “better bodies / just to learn that my …
Read More »There’s a Bubble Forming in the Stock Market, but It’s Not in Artificial Intelligence (AI). History Says This Happens Next.
Some parts of the market are looking pretty frothy. It’s been nearly three years since ChatGPT was launched, and stocks have been rallying at breakneck speed ever since. Since the start of 2023, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.34%) is up a whopping 73%, and even a brief plunge on tariff concerns hasn’t been able to slow it down. Paced by …
Read More »Yankees make unfortunate MLB postseason history in Game 1 loss to Red Sox
The Yankees made some noise in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card series against the Red Sox when they loaded the bases with nobody out. After three straight singles, Aroldis Chapman settled in and got Giancarlo Stanton to strike out swinging, Jazz Chisholm flied out to right field and Trent Grisham …
Read More »49ers news: Will history repeat itself against the Rams?
Every NFL season and team is different than years past. No two situations are the same between NFL teams, and especially division rivals. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are tied at the top of the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks at 3-1, but the Rams and 49ers’ paths to the division lead are far different. The …
Read More »Duke alumna Anna Menon preps for history joining NASA’s 2025 astronaut class :: WRAL.com
A Duke alumna prepares to make history as one of the first women to possibly set foot on the moon and soon Mars. Anna Menon, 39, is one of ten people selected as NASA’s new astronaut candidates. The Houston native holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University and previously worked in NASA’s Mission Control Center at NASA …
Read More »10 quiz questions on Grand Prix history in Singapore and the latest F1 news
The battle for honours in the 2025 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the drivers set to tackle the unique challenge of the Marina Bay Circuit. A firm favourite among fans, having joined the F1 calendar in 2008, the Singapore Grand Prix takes place on the streets of the city, with the added excitement of being run at night, …
Read More »JPMorgan and Goldman land biggest LBO in history with $55bn EA deal
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase have landed leading roles in the largest leveraged buyout ever, as Electronic Arts agreed to a $55bn sale to a consortium led by Silver Lake, according to a report by Bloomberg. Goldman is serving as adviser to EA, while JPMorgan is providing $20bn in debt financing and advising Silver Lake. The deal cements Goldman’s position …
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