U.S. Olympian Daniella Ramirez, a silver medalist in synchronized swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics, turned to social media influencing to supplement her income after finding that her athletic earnings barely covered rent, according to Fortune. Meanwhile, the U.S. government restored foreign aid spending in its budget, passing a $50 billion foreign aid bill in 2026, despite cuts the previous year, as reported by NPR News. In other news, football fans can expect a slight increase in Super Bowl party costs, with the total price tag estimated at $140 for a group of ten in 2026, according to Wells Fargo.
Ramirez, 24, revealed to the BBC that her Olympic earnings were insufficient, stating, "I get just enough to cover my rent a month... It's not enough to be a career and this is a full-time job." Her rigorous training schedule, which runs from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. even on weekends, left little room for a traditional nine-to-five job, leading her to content creation on social media.
The financial realities faced by athletes contrast with the perception that all medalists are financially secure. This situation highlights the challenges many athletes face in balancing their demanding training schedules with the need to earn a living.
In the realm of business, Niklas Östberg, founder-CEO of Delivery Hero, might offer valuable insights to Sam Altman as he considers taking OpenAI public, according to Fortune. Östberg's experience with the 7.65 billion global food delivery business, which went public in 2017, provides a case study in navigating the complexities of public markets and shareholder expectations.
The Super Bowl party, a staple of American culture, will see a modest price increase in 2026. The estimated cost of $140 for a gathering of ten represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year's $138, according to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute. This increase is considered relatively small compared to the broader economic trends, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food at home sitting at 2.4%.
On the international stage, the U.S. government's renewed commitment to foreign aid, with a $50 billion bill passed in 2026, signals a shift from the previous year's cuts, as reported by NPR News. This move reflects a change in policy direction and a renewed focus on global health initiatives.
Finally, the story of Donetsk National Technology University in Ukraine, forced into exile after the Russian invasion, highlights the human cost of conflict. Viktoriya Voropayeva, a systems engineer and vice-rector, recounted the university's relocation to Drohobych in western Ukraine after Russian-backed forces took over Donetsk in 2014, according to Nature News. "We hoped that it would be one semester or one academic year," she said, reflecting on the initial displacement.
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