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Fanatics is hiring a chief monetary officer for the sportsbook division forward of launch

Andrea Ellis has been appointed CFO of Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Source: fanatic Fanatics is one step closer to launching its much-anticipated sports betting division, nearly five years after the Supreme Court overturned the rule preventing states from legalizing betting on sporting events. The sports platform and e-commerce company, which is valued at more than…
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DDG responds to earlier feedback by Amanda Seales

Rapper and YouTuber DDG has broken his silence and clapped back to comedian and actress Amanda Seales after her earlier comments about his relationship with Halle Bailey. As previously reported, he received backlash in September after claiming the racism was over. If you remember, DDG spoke to Bootleg Kev and shared his thoughts on Halle…
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Ship DNA kits house to folks to determine their kids’s our bodies

In Greg Abbott’s Republican Texas, public schools sent children home with a DNA kit so their parents could identify them after a mass shooting or other emergency. “The state of Texas is sending public school students home with DNA kits to help their parents identify their children ‘in an emergency,’” Today reported. “After the mass…
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Individuals of coloration are at greater threat of being hospitalized, in response to the CDC

People of color are far more likely to be hospitalized with the flu than white Americans, according to a large multi-year study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC study, released Tuesday, examined adult flu hospitalizations from 2009 through last year using data from its flu surveillance network, which includes more than…
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RHOP grads Monique and Chris Samuels open up about divorce rumors

Monique Samuels and Chris Samuels talk about the word on the street. After the couple – who appeared on The Real Housewives of Potomac for four seasons – reportedly split after 10 years of marriage, the couple denied there was any truth to the rumors. “Are Chris and I going to divorce? No, we’re not…
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Semafor debuts in a tough media setting

Ben Smith, left, and Justin Smith Source: Semafor Semafor, a new digital media company focused on global news for graduate readers, debuted on Tuesday with the intention of bringing transparency and clarity to a news company that its co-founders believe is too polarized. Semafor has been preparing for its launch since January when it used…
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“She should pay her money owed”

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes (L) arrives in federal court with her partner Billy Evans October 17, 2022 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images SAN JOSE, Calif. — A star witness in the trial of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes doubled down on his testimony Monday, two months after he showed up…
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“We’re in an awesome room proper now”

Some of the ups and downs of co-parenting in between Ari Fletcher and G Herbo have been very public in the past. However, during a new interview, Ari opened up about where they stand today. During a recent interview with WGCI, when asked where they currently stand, Ari said, “Co-parenting is great, and you know…
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Midterms 2022 prime Senate races: Fetterman, Walker, Vance, Kelly

The battle for control of the U.S. Senate could hinge on a single race. A handful of make-or-break Senate elections in key states are only growing more competitive as candidates barrel toward the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Only a few contests could determine how the Senate handles policy — and President Joe Biden’s nominees for…
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XPO Logistics (XPO) releases preliminary 3Q outcomes

The XPO Logistics Inc. logo on a truck leaving the company’s distribution center in Barcelona, Spain on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Angel Garcia | Bloomberg | Getty Images carrier XPO logistics on Monday said it expects third-quarter sales to come in below analysts’ expectations. But XPO also said it expects its earnings before interest, taxes,…
