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Kentucky Derby longshot winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes, but it's not bad news. Trainer Cherie DeVaux chose to prioritize the horse's wellbeing over a historic Triple Crown chase.
A $40,000 horse just won the Preakness Stakes, giving trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez their first Triple Crown victories. Napoleon Solo proved doubters wrong by staying strong through the finish.
Amateur K-pop performers in Costa Rica will compete for a chance to represent their country at the 2026 Changwon K-POP World Festival in South Korea. The free May 30 event at Universidad de Costa Rica combines cultural activities with high-stakes performances.
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GoTyme Bank just handed ownership stakes worth over $5.5 million to nearly all its employees, from call center agents to executives. The digital bank's unusual move gives 2,000 workers across three countries a real piece of the company they're building.
Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, is choosing her horse's long-term health over Triple Crown glory. Her decision to skip the Preakness Stakes sparked debate, but DeVaux stands firm: horses aren't machines.
Africa's richest man is teaming up with East African nations to build a massive oil refinery in Kenya, offering countries a chance to own part of the $15 billion project. After completing a similar refinery in Nigeria despite years of pushback, Aliko Dangote is expanding his vision across the continent.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham just invested nearly £1 million in his hometown cricket team because he says he "owes the city something." The 22-year-old England midfielder is putting his money where his heart is.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history Saturday as the first woman to train two Triple Crown winners when Golden Tempo surged to victory at the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby champion stormed from dead last to win in a thrilling come-from-behind finish at Saratoga Race Course. #
Two Chinese car companies are racing to buy a shuttered Mexican auto plant that could bring thousands of jobs back to Aguascalientes. The sale could reshape North America's car industry while creating much-needed employment in a region hit hard by U.S. tariffs.
A New Jersey middle schooler just proved financial literacy isn't just for adults. Uwaila Agheyisi beat 95 other students in a month-long investing competition and earned real money to start her investment journey.
Thailand's Finance Ministry is making its investment portfolio work smarter, selling low-performing stakes in 10 companies this year to reinvest in assets delivering triple the returns. The move transformed 16 sales last year into new investments earning up to 6%, compared to just 1-2% before.
OpenAI just released a bold vision for how AI could reshape the economy to benefit everyone, not just tech billionaires. The plan includes shorter workweeks, public wealth funds that give every American a stake in AI profits, and new ways to protect workers.
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund just invested $425 million in American clean energy, marking Norway's first direct stake in US solar and wind power. The move signals growing confidence in renewable infrastructure as a stable, long-term investment.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew controversial plans to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors after facing unified opposition from football federations worldwide. The stunning reversal shows that when the global football community speaks with one voice, it can protect the sport's integrity.
After years of trying to break into East Africa, Nigerian fintech success story Moniepoint just secured a 78% stake in Kenya's Sumac Microfinance Bank. The move marks a major milestone for African fintech, showing how homegrown digital finance companies are expanding across borders to serve more small businesses.
Ghana will begin refining one metric tonne of gold every week starting February 2026, keeping millions in refining fees at home instead of exporting raw materials. The landmark agreement gives the government a 15% stake in the country's largest refinery and aims to transform Ghana from a resource extractor into a value-added economy.
Three nations took commanding victories in Jamaica as they chase spots at the 2027 World Lacrosse Championship. The high-stakes tournament is determining which teams will represent the Americas on the world stage.
Two Israeli tech founders pledged 1% of their cybersecurity company to charity before selling to Google for $32 billion. That stake is now worth $320 million and has already funded critical support for hostage families and war victims.
Nearly seven in ten Americans now support creating a public fund that would give citizens a stake in AI company profits. The idea gained momentum as tech workers face layoffs while AI firms see record growth.
Kenya just launched its first major stock offering in over a decade, selling a stake in its profitable pipeline company to raise $835 million for infrastructure. The move could reopen East Africa's capital markets and pave the way for other companies to follow.
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