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ECONOMY
The Shadow Value of Central Bank Lending
Tomas Jankauskas, Ugo Albertazzi, Lorenzo Burlon, and Nicola Pavanini After the Great Financial Crisis, the European Central Bank (ECB) extended its monetary policy toolbox to include the use of long-term loans to banks at interest rates close to zero or even negative. These central bank interventions were aimed at supporting the transmission of expansionary monetary policy and likely played a…
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MARKET
I’m 77. Despite my $1.4 million wealth, my expenses exceed my income. Do I sell stocks to pay off my mortgage?
“I started my own tax-preparation and representation firm. My annual revenue is $60,000 before taxes.” Source link
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MONEY
Sharetown Review – Can You Really Make Money Reselling Used Mattresses?
Did you know you can get paid to pick up and flip returned mattresses? If you’ve ever wondered what happens when someone returns a big item like a mattress or couch that they bought online, you’re not alone. Shipping those items back to the store or manufacturer can be expensive and wasteful. That’s where Sharetown… Did you know you can…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Meta Expands Ad Verification Partnerships to Threads Placements
With Threads ads now available to all Meta partners, it’s also expanding its ad certification partnerships, which will provide more assurance on ad placement and performance in the Threads environment. Meta has announced that it’s expanding third-party verification to Threads feed through Integral Ad Science, DoubleVerify, and Scope3, with Zefr support also coming soon, providing a range of expanded options to…
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GADGET
Apple TV and Peacock team up on a bundle that costs $15 per month
There’s a new streaming bundle in town. Apple TV and Peacock are teaming up that starts at $15 per month. This will allow access to all original programming from both platforms, in addition to Peacock’s stable of network and cable shows. This is a mighty fine deal, given that Apple TV recently changed both its and . The platform costs…
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MOBILE
Here’s the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra inside another case
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra was showcased in some CAD-based renders late last month, then we saw it in a very iPhone-esque colorway last week, and now it’s time to take yet another look at it, this time inside a case. Another case, to be specific, as we’ve already seen it in some other cases a while back. The camera…
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SCIENCE
How the Government Shutdown Is Impacting Science and Research
The shutdown of the US government, about to enter its third week, is starting to take a toll on US science. Since the shutdown began, the administration of US President Donald Trump has cancelled funding for clean-energy research projects and laid off public-health workers. The activities of some federally funded museums and laboratories have been suspended, along with the processing…
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CELEBRITY
Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After-Party
Selena Gomez Reacts to Bella Hadid’s Victoria’s Secret Runway Walk Years After Feud Rumors Want a slice of Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid’s fun? Luckily, the younger Hadid sister shared a glimpse into how the supermodels celebrated the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Oct. 15, with a large pepperoni pizza and lounging. In an Instagram Story Bella, 29, shared shortly after…
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GAMING
Free Play Days – F1 25, Everspace, Hell Let Loose, The Stone of Madness, and Ra Ra Boom
Different worlds collide with Free Play Days! F1 25 is available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday October 16 until Sunday, October 19. Everspace is available on both Console and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere during Free Plays Days. Hell Let Loose is open to all Xbox members with Free Play Days for All. The Stone of Madness and Ra Ra Boom are free…
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GAMBLING
MGM Selling Ohio Casino to Clairvest for $546 Million
Posted on: October 16, 2025, 11:23h. Last updated on: October 16, 2025, 11:38h. MGM is unloading an Ohio casino/racetrack to private equity funds for $546 million Rumor of sale dates back to Q1 of 2024 MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced Thursday that it’s selling the operating rights of the MGM Northfield Park racino near Cleveland to private equity funds…
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