In Part 1, we explored how WallStreetBets became the “graveyard” for the wealthy on Wall Street, where the short-selling plans for GameStop stocks were dismantled, leading to billions of dollars in losses for hedge funds. Even well-established funds like Melvin Capital, known for consistent profits, suffered massive losses and teetered on the brink of collapse. […]
The United States stands apart from any other country in the world, being a unique nation that still retains a distinctive method of selecting its head of state—the Electoral College system. Simply put, this system means that citizens do not directly vote for the president; instead, the ultimate decision rests with another group within the
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Every four years, despite being in Vietnam, we eagerly follow the sensational and heated news of a presidential election taking place on the other side of the globe, in one of the world’s most powerful nations—the United States. These elections showcase fierce campaigns by the candidates. Yet, how many of us pause to consider that
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