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Forbes
02-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Intuit Celebrates Financial Literacy Month With Saweetie, Lou Williams
Intuit Dome was alive with energy as hundreds of students from the LA school district gathered for the launch of this year's Hour of Finance Challenge by Intuit For Education, kicking off Financial Literacy Month on April 1. It is part of the company's nationwide Financial Literacy Forum series which began during Super Bowl Week in New Orleans last February, with previous stops in San Francisco and Washington D.C. This time, it was hosted in partnership with the L.A. Clippers. The event started around 9:30 AM with students filing in, eager to take part in the day's activities. Dave Zasada, Intuit's V.P. for Education and Corporate Responsibility gave a few remarks on the importance of financial literacy and how the Hour of Finance challenge and Intuit's interactive games and simulations can help introduce core personal finance concepts to young people in a fun and engaging way. And engage they did. There was a trivia game that introduced the theme of financial education. Then, Saweetie performed, to the excitement of the participants. A highlight of the event was the influencer panel with Saweetie and former L.A. Clipper Lou Williams. Their appearance was part of Intuit's strategy to connect with young people through familiar voices. The panel was a candid conversation about money, success, and the financial lessons they've learned along the way. The students were particularly engaged during the Q&A, with one student asking Lou Williams about his biggest financial regret. 'I bought a bunch of cars—14 or 15 at one point,' Lou admitted, much to the laughter of the crowd. Saweetie shared lessons from her own financial mistakes, advising students to avoid impulse buying. 'If you find something you love when shopping, just put it on hold and come back a week later. If you still want it after a week, then buy it,' she said. After the panel, there were break out sessions where students had the opportunity to dive into financial challenges like Prosperity Quest, a game that simulates money management in real-life scenarios. They also participated in a tax challenge, engaging with tools like TurboTax to complete mock tax returns. Many students seemed particularly drawn to these sessions, especially when they realized they were using the same tools that real people and businesses rely on every day. As I participated in the Prosperity Quest game myself, I was reminded of how powerful it can be to gamify education. Not only was it fun, but it was also a practical exercise in managing finances—something that many students will be doing in just a few years. Whether it was using Credit Karma to manage credit scores or QuickBooks for bookkeeping, the event provided real-world applications for the financial tools they were learning about. What stood out most to me was how the event effectively kept the students engaged. The inclusion of celebrities like Saweetie and Lou Williams, both of whom shared relatable financial stories, kept the students' attention and made the lessons feel more personal. It was evident that these students—many from minority backgrounds—could see themselves in the stories of these successful individuals, making the advice and tools all the more relevant. Intuit's commitment to making financial literacy education accessible, fun, and useful was clear throughout the event. By connecting the dots between real-life financial tools and gamifying the learning process, they created an experience that was both educational and enjoyable. As I walked away from the Intuit Dome, I couldn't help but think that these students—armed with knowledge and the right tools—are now better prepared to make smarter financial decisions in their futures.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Charges In Super Bowl Week Death Of Telemundo TV Reporter Adan Manzano Upgraded To Murder; Suspect's Alleged Accomplice Arrested
Charges in the February death of Adan Manzano, a Telemundo TV sports reporter in the New Orleans area to cover the Super Bowl, have been upgraded to second-degree murder, the Kenner (Louisiana) Police Department said Tuesday. Danette Colbert, 48, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of the 27-year-old Kansas City-based Manzano, who was found dead in his Kenner hotel room on Wednesday, February 5 during Super Bowl Week. More from Deadline Louisiana Woman Arrested After Telemundo Super Bowl Reporter Found Dead 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 'La Casa De Los Famosos All Stars' Contestant Aleska Génesis Gets Arrested After Eviction From Telemundo Reality Competition Within days of his death, Kenner police had arrested Colbert, a local resident, after she allegedly used Manzano's credit card at several New Orleans stores. According to police, security video from Manzano's hotel showed Colbert and Manzano entering his room early in the morning of February 5, and Colbert leaving alone shortly thereafter. At the time of her initial arrest, Kenner police said Colbert had an arrest record that includes allegations of drugging other men, theft of currency, fraudulent use of credit and debit cards, and other financial crimes. Today's upgraded charges follow the completion of an autopsy and toxicology reports that indicate Xanax was found in Manzano's body. According to police, Manzano did not have a prescription for the drug, and police later recovered Xanax from Colbert's residence. Kenner authorities said Manzano's blood alcohol content was .232, nearly three times the legal limit, and that his toxicology results indicate a 'not insignificant amount' of Xanax. At the Kenner police press conference today, which aired live on Facebook, law enforcement officials said Manzano died from the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol in addition to 'positional asphyxia' — Manzano was found face-down in a pillow on a bed. Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich, the Jefferson Parish coroner, said during the press conference that Manzano's specific manner of death remains 'undetermined,' as opposed to either accidental, which would be typical in an overdose, or a homicide. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley said the investigation still has many 'dots to connect.' Conley also announced today that an alleged accomplice has been arrested in Florida. Rickey White, who investigators believe 'collaborated with Colbert in this scheme,' has been charged on the same property counts as Colbert, but not, as of yet, the more serious charges. White was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Hollywood, FL, last week and is awaiting extradition. He has been charged with simple robbery, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud. At the time of Manzano's death, Colbert, according to the police, was serving a 10-year suspended sentence in connection with the 2021 drugging and robbery of another man. Kenner detectives 'believe Colbert intentionally drugged Manzano to render him unconscious before robbing him, following a pattern seen in her prior offenses.' While Conley would not provide details on where the current investigation is now headed, he said, 'We don't want Ms. Colbert to see the light of day again.' Colbert remains in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Epic Universe: The Latest Images Of The New Universal Orlando Theme Park Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us'
NBC Sports
16-03-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
Roughly 34 NFLPA employees took buyout offer
Earlier this year, the NFL Players Association offered buyouts to approximately half of its 150 employees. Approximately half of the eligible employees opted to make a voluntary exit. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal recently reported that 'roughly 34' employees have accepted the buyout. They left on February 28, reducing the overall workforce by 23 percent. And involuntary cuts remain possible, per Fischer. Fischer adds that some NFLPA employees 'were perturbed' by the perception that executive director Lloyd Howell has given 'evolving explanations' for the need to shrink the workforce. When the package was first unveiled, Howell justified it as a financial necessity. During Super Bowl Week, he said the financial position is 'adequate,' explaining that players wanted 'more sophisticated' support and communication from the union. There's another possibility. This could be nothing more than another D.C. DOGE-ing of a payroll. Cutting for the sake of saving without regard to whether the savings will carry with them a much greater cost. Regardless, a chainsaw has been taken to the NFLPA workforce — and more cutting could be coming.
NBC Sports
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Best of PFT at Super Bowl Week in New Orleans
Relive some of the most iconic moments from Pro Football Talk at Super Bowl Week in New Orleans, from hilarious moments with guests to Simmsisms and more.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘A Complete Unknown' Gets Digital Release Date Ahead of the Oscars
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, there's been plenty of buzz around the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. If you missed it in theaters, it'll be available to rent or buy on digital platforms like Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video on Feb. 25, ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which are slated for March 2. More from Rolling Stone Peacock's Limited-Time Deal Gets You One Year of Streaming for Under $30 (if You Hurry) Inside the Best Parties of Super Bowl Week 2025 in New Orleans Reformation Hard Launches 'Official Boyfriend,' Pete Davidson pre order On prime video James Mangold directed the film, which stars Timothee Chalamet as Dylan, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo (inspired by Suze Rotolo), Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, and Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez. Chalamet, Barbaro, and Norton were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances. Following the film's digital release, it'll be available on 4K UHD Blu-Ray and HD Blu-Ray on Apr. 1. Chalamet was Rolling Stone's December cover star, and he discussed preparing for the role of Dylan, including the ways he related to Dylan in his own career, saying 'I related to the feeling that my talent could be my talent. I could draw the picture of an unconventional upbringing. I grew up in arts housing, Manhattan Plaza, which is a funky way to grow up. I could try to paint it negatively to you. I could try to paint it positively, but it's a bit of everything. It's nuanced.' The film is based on Dylan Goes Electric!, which chronicles Dyaln's plugged-in 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance that signaled a clear shift away from his politically focused acoustic folk music and a turning point in the culture of the '60s. $32.98 Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now at barnes & Noble Chalamet sings the songs performed in the film, and his renditions were released as a soundtrack, including on vinyl. In the Rolling Stone review, critic David Fear singled out Chalamet's performance, writing, 'The movie is as much a tribute to the actor's abilities to modulate the mannerisms and gestures — the nasal-sneer sarcasm, the vocal loop-de-loops, and the blend of hard-shell cockiness and soft-underbelly sensitivity — in a way that simultaneously conjures man and myth as it is to Dylan.' pre order On prime video Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
