The former president of the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas, Scott Sibella, is facing sentencing on a federal criminal charge related to his failure to report millions of dollars in wagers by an illegal bookmaker at his casino. Sibella pleaded guilty in January to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious transactions
A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal exposed a troubling case of financial mismanagement within the healthcare industry. Steward Health Care System, already in a deep financial hole, needed a significant cash infusion to stay afloat. Instead of investing in the struggling health system, the owner, Cerberus Capital Management, orchestrated a deal that benefited
The absence of a Marvel film to kick off the summer movie season in 2024 is a significant departure from recent years. For more than a decade, Marvel Cinematic Universe films have dominated the summer box office, consistently generating massive openings of over $100 million. However, this year, the mantle was picked up by Universal’s
Belgium’s AB InBev saw a 5% increase in its shares on Wednesday following the release of its first quarter financial results. Despite a 0.6% decrease in volumes sold, the world’s largest brewer managed to achieve a 2.6% increase in revenue to $14.55 billion, slightly surpassing analyst expectations. Additionally, the company reported higher underlying profit of
The highly anticipated meeting between the King and Prince Harry during the Duke of Sussex’s trip to the UK has been called off due to a significant timetable clash. As Prince Harry celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games in London, speculations arose about a potential reunion with his father amidst ongoing tensions within
Vaccination has been a crucial tool in saving lives across the globe, with an astonishing 154 million lives saved since the launch of the World Health Organization’s expanded global immunization programme in 1974. This programme aimed to make vaccines accessible to all children, and despite facing persistent challenges, the results speak for themselves in the
Microsoft’s recent decision to shut down several Bethesda-owned game studios has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Studios are among the casualties of this strategic move. The closure of these studios is part of Microsoft’s larger effort to shift its focus towards its “priority games”. This
Minnesota Timberwolves’ center Rudy Gobert has achieved a remarkable feat in the NBA by winning the Defensive Player of the Year award for the fourth time. This makes him one of the elite players in the league to accomplish such a milestone, joining the likes of Hall of Fame centers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace
South Korea’s convenience stores have added a unique item to their menu – gold bars. This new phenomenon has taken the country by storm, with customers flocking to purchase these mini gold bars from the shelves of CU outlets. Not only are they selling like hotcakes, but they also come in a variety of sizes
Marvel Studios Co-President Louis D’Esposito and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige have recently acknowledged the challenges the studio has faced in the last few years. D’Esposito reflected on the importance of not resting on their laurels, stating that staying on top continuously would have been detrimental. This admission comes after a period of what some