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The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index declined by 0.4% in June 2026, signaling that inflation is slowing. But this doesn’t necessarily make it a good time to buy a car, house, appliance, furniture set or vacation. Lower inflation means prices are…
The merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery suffered a setback—a federal judge put a temporary pause on the $110 billion acquisition just one week after twelve states sued Paramount over the deal, arguing it was unlawful and would “create a media behemoth” that would damage both audiences and…
Future rules multiple Billboard charts this week, a feat he has accomplished many times throughout his career. The rapper is both incredibly prolific and immensely popular, and whenever he releases a project, it is all but certain to score a notable debut across a variety of tallies — and it…
All the arguments for and against rent control miss this little fact. The wealthiest sometimes really like the arrangement when they get to benefit from it, and don’t own apartment buildings where the regulations put financial constraints on them.The original article from the Wall Street Journal (here’s a gift link…
During my decades-long campaign in the high-stakes world of energy trading and utility operations, I’ve seen two very different types of “battlefields.” The first is the one I entered as a young leader—a Darwinian, “survival of the fittest” environment where individuals competed fiercely for personal gain, and information was not…
In today’s world, where information is at our fingertips and artificial intelligence (AI) headlines dominate the financial press, it’s easy to wonder: Do high net worth individuals still need a human financial advisor? The answer, as revealed in the 2026 Value of an Advisor Study from Russel Investments, is a…
Avengers: Doomsday is going to be quite the experiment, assembling a brand new crew of Avengers that have to band together to take on Doctor Doom, possibly the most powerful foe they’ve faced, depending on what level of “God Emperor” he’s at.This set of Avengers is just a bit…underpowered. But…
Double-digit tariffs are back, and retailers are once again scrambling to keep tariff-imposed price increases from customers. New tariffs couldn’t come at a worse time. Nearly 60% of voters say the cost of living is the worse they have ever experienced, according to a Politico poll among 2,000 registered voters.…
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?…
Avengers: Doomsday is going to be quite the experiment, assembling a brand new crew of Avengers that have to band together to take on Doctor Doom, possibly the most powerful foe they’ve faced, depending on what level of “God Emperor” he’s at.This set of Avengers is just a bit…underpowered. But…
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…
After proving themselves to be one of metal’s most eclectic bands on their daring 2023 LP, Life Is But a Dream…, Avenged Sevenfold’s latest EP STATICA, hasn’t been met with the same nuanced reaction from fans. Last week the Southern California metal band surprise released a brand new four track,…
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…
Avengers: Doomsday is going to be quite the experiment, assembling a brand new crew of Avengers that have to band together to take on Doctor Doom, possibly the most powerful foe they’ve faced, depending on what level of “God Emperor” he’s at.This set of Avengers is just a bit…underpowered. But…
ToplineLuxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault made his first ever post on social media Monday morning to amplify a three-page letter he addressed to leadership at Le Monde after the French newspaper—largely owned by his son-in-law—published a six-part expose about the billionaire and tensions among his potential heirs as a succession…
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…
Since the Philadelphia 76ers selected Joel Embiid in the 2014 draft, the franchise has built around the 7-foot center. It has not always gone smoothly, as Embiid has sustained several injuries, curtailing the team’s postseason hopes. Now, with the 76ers agreeing to a two-year deal with LeBron James, they do…
Avengers: Doomsday is going to be quite the experiment, assembling a brand new crew of Avengers that have to band together to take on Doctor Doom, possibly the most powerful foe they’ve faced, depending on what level of “God Emperor” he’s at.This set of Avengers is just a bit…underpowered. But…
On 13th July, Ukrainian forces released video of an amphibious assault on occupied territory. An uncrewed boat beached and lowered a ramp to release a tracked robot which trundled ashore, and the operator opened fire with a remote-control machinegun.This war has seen a lot of drone firsts: first major warship…
It’s no secret that gasoline prices at the pump are higher in California than any other state in the U.S. and have been so for many years. The daily publications of gas prices by state from sources like AAA and GasBuddy clearly show this for anyone who takes time to…
The Education Department has started sending mass notices to student loan borrowers in the SAVE plan, giving them 90 days to move to a different repayment plan. If they don’t act within that timeframe, the notice warns, their student loans will be placed in a Standard plan.“You must now select…





















