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Following three weeks of indecisiveness, angst and mixed messaging, LeBron James finally determined his future.He announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers, a decision that shows he has prioritized the chance to collect two more Larry O’Brien trophies before the end of a planned 25-year NBA career. “I still…

After decades of neglect, shipyard executives and forward-thinking politicians are finally realizing that workforce housing is important. In shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing, worker retention is critical in improving productivity. Access to affordable and nearby housing is a big part of that effort, and, in most shipbuilding centers, shipbuilders and politicians…

In today’s column, I examine the emerging clamor in the hallways of AI labs that the prevailing capabilities of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are inherently limited and that we need to pursue a new pathway to make marked advances, consisting specifically of devising and infusing artificial wisdom…

WNBA All-Star Weekend has become one of the most anticipated events on the women’s sports calendar, bringing together the league’s biggest stars, rising talent, brand partners, and a growing global audience. As fans prepare to watch the 2026 festivities, here’s everything to know about the schedule, events, broadcast information, and…

Just days after Spain’s win at the World Cup, LEGO released its exclusive Champion’s Edition of the FIFA World Cup trophy, available only for pre-orders in Spain. The limited-edition release kept regional fans engaged and gave them another opportunity to collect memorabilia celebrating their country’s victory, even months after the…

ToplinePresident Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will investigate and reverse fines the European Union has made against American tech companies in the last five years, threatening to impose tariffs against the bloc in retaliation.Key FactsTrump addressed in a Truth Social post a $1 billion fine the EU handed down…

When the so-called Big Beautiful Bill included the Trump Accounts for children, it might have seemed like a political gimmick. But it’s real, at least in theory. There are $1,000 seed amounts for individual accounts and tax advantages. But the details are important, and the realization that not everything may…

ToplineThe White House Correspondents’ Dinner will take place Friday after it was previously cut short in April following an attempted attack, and will feature a scaled-down guest list and elevated security measures, though journalists have expressed concerns about socializing with the White House as it continues to levy attacks on…

The United States military has burned through vast stockpiles of its ordnance, notably of its precision munitions and interceptors, specifically Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot air defense systems and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors. The ongoing conflict with Iran has seen more than 1,000 Tomahawks fired, exhausting roughly 10 times…

This week, Mom and I tackled some paperwork—she needs her own library card and transit card—to pretty much make it official that she’s going to stay with me in Pennsylvania. It’s a big change for her, since she’s lived in North Carolina for her entire life. That places me solidly…

ToplineSmall businesses sued the Trump administration Friday over President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, marking the first lawsuit against the new trade policy, but many trade experts believe the law Trump used to impose the tariffs should make them harder to strike down in court—though others think the plaintiffs could have…

Social media has made socialism cool stateside and the war in Iran uncool. At least according to Wall Street Journal columnist Allysia Finley. Actually, it’s not all social media that has Finley up in arms, it’s TikTok. Supposedly “the platform fuels the rise of socialism and opposition to the war…

A softer inflation report can feel like good news. Indeed, it is – especially for retirees and younger savers who have watched everyday expenses climb over the past few years. But one better inflation reading doesn’t automatically mean your retirement plan is on track. Your plan shouldn’t be built on…