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Long-term care costs are rising even as families struggle to keep up with increases in their ordinary living expenses, making it tougher than ever to save for personal care needs in old age. That combination is raising interest in public long-term care insurance. But what would a public program cost?…

ToplineJulie Felss Masino, the CEO of Cracker Barrel who presided over a logo change that was slammed by loyal customers, conservative commentators and even President Donald Trump, will step down effective next month, the company said Monday, though it did not give a reason for her departure.TimelineNov. 1, 2023Masino, previously…

Leonard Tannenbaum’s newest venture was supposed to be a sure thing. In 2020, after selling his previous company, Fifth Street, under a cloud of investor litigation and an SEC settlement, the veteran financier recast himself as a pioneering lender to underbanked cannabis firms. Weed was booming as Americans sat out…

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…

For the first time since 1966, Spain and Argentina face each other in the World Cup — though Sunday’s meeting has much bigger implications as the matchup is in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.The match marks the seventh time Argentina has played in the final, compared with Spain,…

Is the grass really greener on the other side? Seven NFL venues including MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—the site of tomorrow’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina—had replaced the synthetic turf on their fields with natural grass just for the duration of the big international football tournament.…

In recent weeks, two bipartisan groups of lawmakers—one in the Senate and one in the House—proposed commissions aimed at addressing the impending insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund. Both deserve credit for proposing something, since most of their colleagues are silent on Social Security reform. But unless carefully designed,…