Author name: Lauri Blackwell

As a journalist, Lauri Blackwell has always been interested in writing about the business world. She aims to keep her readers up-to-date on current events and trends in the business world, without sacrificing the journalistic integrity that made her want to be a writer in the first place.

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NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes

The 2025 NBA Draft lottery was always going to be one of the most meaningful of the 21st century. Teams at the bottom of the standings wrestled for position all season to increase their odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick and the rights to Duke super freshman Cooper Flagg. We now know where […]

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Diddy jury watches hotel video, gets 'freak-off' details as sex-trafficking trial begins

Warning: This story contains distressing details Prosecutors opened their case by accusing hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of using fame and violence to sexually abuse women, while the rapper’s attorneys defended his “swinger” lifestyle and rejected sex trafficking claims. The 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage

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Apple could use AI to help your iPhone save battery

Apple’s iOS 19 update could include an AI-powered feature designed to conserve battery, according to a report from Bloomberg. The battery management tool will reportedly optimize your iPhone’s power consumption based on how you use your device. The new feature will use “battery data it has collected from users’ devices to understand trends and make

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Women’s college basketball top 25: Post-transfer portal, this SEC team looks like a contender

The transfer portal in women’s college basketball has closed and most of the best players left in the portal — with one big exception being USC’s Kayleigh Heckel — have chosen their new destinations. As rosters have changed, so have expectations for the best teams heading into next season. There were some squads who were

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China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing

Chinese officials, influencers and state-run media on Monday were casting the initial trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause with the United States as a victory and a vindication of Beijing’s negotiating strategy. They’re arguing that their defiant public posture worked — and was a major reason they were able to strike a deal with U.S.

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PNC Bank Launches Spend Wise Card With APR Reduction Feature

PNC Bank is continuing the expansion of its credit card portfolio with the addition of the $0-annual-fee PNC Spend Wise Visa card, which debuts a year after the bank brought its PNC Cash Unlimited Card to market. The Spend Wise card’s main attraction is its Purchase APR Reduction Program, which can lower cardholders’ interest rate

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