Finance

France's Finance Shift: As Macron's Vision Falters, Loyalty Prevails

On a rainy Sunday afternoon in September, France’s newly appointed finance minister, Antoine Armand, received an unusual parting gift from his predecessor, Bruno Le Maire. Handing over a traditional Basque walking cane, Le Maire offered a playful yet pointed message to the 33-year-old Armand—the youngest finance chief in France’s post-war history. "A person’s worth clearly no longer depends on their age," Le Maire quipped, "but this stick might still prove useful—for scaling mountains and warding off enemies." The gesture symbolized more than tradition; it was a nod to the steep political and economic challenges awaiting Armand as he steps into the spotlight, tasked with stabilizing France's economy amid domestic unrest and international pressures.

TECH

Texas Tech vs. TCU: How to Watch, Free Livestream, TV Info, and Schedule

The Texas Tech Red Raiders face off against the TCU Horned Frogs today at 2:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing on FOX. Fans can stream it for free using trial offers from DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. 

Texas Tech, holding a 5-2 record (3-1 in conference), aims to rebound after a 59-35 loss to Baylor. Meanwhile, TCU (4-3) is coming off a narrow 13-7 victory over Utah, where quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 263 yards despite completing only 22 of 41 passes. TCU's ground game was solid, gaining 140 yards, while Texas Tech struggled defensively in their previous outing, giving up 529 total yards and over seven yards per carry. Key to the game will be Texas Tech’s rush defense, with TCU’s Savion Williams—who ran for 72 yards on seven carries—expected to play a crucial role.

CRYPTO

Crypto Markets React to Baseless Tether Investigation Allegations

The U.S. federal government is reportedly investigating Tether, the stablecoin issuer, according to an exclusive article from The Wall Street Journal on October 25. The report, citing unnamed sources, indicates that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is conducting a criminal investigation into Tether’s potential use by third parties for illegal activities or money laundering. This investigation has been ongoing for several years. Concurrently, the Treasury Department is contemplating sanctions against Tether due to its alleged use by sanctioned individuals and groups, including Hamas and Russian arms dealers. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino dismissed the claims as “old noise,” asserting that the allegations are unfounded and irresponsible. He emphasized that there is no evidence of Tether being under investigation and criticized the article for lacking credible sources.