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• How Gilbert Arenas Turned $2M Into $40M By Throwing A Party

  By Christian Spencer| Finurah Verified NBA star Gilbert Arenas was never one to play by the book — and that includes how he negotiated his sneaker deals. In 2007, the NBA star pulled off an extravagant business power move: He threw a “$2 million” birthday party for 7,500 people to boost his popularity and leverage a massive shoe contract with Adidas. Arenas appeared on an April 9 episode of “The Underground Lounge,” a sports and entertainment podcast by former NBA guard Lou Williams and comedian Spank Horton.

  By Christian Spencer · Finurah

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Amen or Apple Pay? Viral Video Shows Church Passing Credit Card Machine for Tithes and Offerings, Dividing Congregations

  By Christian Spencer| Finurah Verified Churches seem to be getting with the times when it comes to collecting tithes. Some have modernized by accepting tithes through Google Pay and Apple Pay, using card readers replacing the traditional passing of the collection plate. Platforms like Tithely and Online Giving provide church members with convenient, secure options to contribute using their Apple devices — whether they’re donating online or giving in person during services.

  By Christian Spencer · Finurah

  Apr. 15, 2025

• How Gilbert Arenas Turned $2M Into $40M By Throwing A Party

  By Christian Spencer| Finurah Verified NBA star Gilbert Arenas was never one to play by the book — and that includes how he negotiated his sneaker deals. In 2007, the NBA star pulled off an extravagant business power move: He threw a “$2 million” birthday party for 7,500 people to boost his popularity and leverage a massive shoe contract with Adidas. Arenas appeared on an April 9 episode of “The Underground Lounge,” a sports and entertainment podcast by former NBA guard Lou Williams and comedian Spank Horton.

  By Christian Spencer · Finurah

  Apr. 17, 2025

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CIPER Chile

Fundación Centro de Investigación Periodística (CIPER Chile) is a non-profit organization focused on investigative journalism in Chile. Founded in May 2007 by journalists Mónica González Mujica and John Dinges, it operates as an independent digital media outlet based in Santiago. CIPER Chile emphasizes transparency and accountability through rigorous investigative reports that scrutinize public and private power. The organization produces impactful journalistic publications, including high-profile investigations like the Hermosilla case and discrepancies in COVID-19 death tolls reported to the WHO. It also participates in international collaborations, contributing to global investigations such as the Pandora Papers and Panama Papers. Additionally, CIPER offers professional training workshops for journalists to enhance investigative standards. CIPER Chile is primarily funded through citizen memberships, which account for over 80% of its income since 2019, along with donations. It aims to strengthen democracy by holding institutions accountable and providing verified information to the Chilean public, fostering informed decision-making. The organization is led by Pedro Ramírez and maintains editorial independence through its foundation structure.