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Married for 37 years and approaching retirement, Dorsie and Dan Schmitz found themselves worried about U.S. politics and their own finances. They owned a large house on a 31-acre spread, in the rural, no-stoplight town of Blanchard, Michigan (population 3,100), an hour north of Grand Rapids. The cost of living…

He sat in a private room reflecting on his success as a hip-hop mogul, a movie star and the BIG3 co-founder. Considering Ice Cube’s life-long ambitions, it seemed expected he would maintain a bold vision regarding his summer 3-on-3 basketball league.“With the right capital injected in the right areas, we…

Three years ago, Sharon V. Salinger, a California native, history professor and retired dean of undergraduate education at University of California, Irvine, moved from a house in pricey Pasadena, California, to Paris, France. While her monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat is a stiff $2,765, it’s in the trendy 11th…

While New York is home to countless rooftop bars, few hotel brands offer the variety of experiences found across Moxy NYC Hotels. Rather than creating one signature rooftop, Moxy has curated a collection of distinct destinations across Manhattan and Brooklyn—each with its own personality, design aesthetic, cocktail program and atmosphere.…

Yet again, Morgan Wallen claims the most popular song at country radio. “Don’t We,” the eighth single from his recent album I’m the Problem, which recently turned a year old, rises one space and adds to the singer-songwriter’s historic total.Wallen had to wait several weeks before “Don’t We” could conquer…

The news was supposed to be good, and to be fair, it was in a way. In other ways, not so. And Wall Street’s trust in Kevin Warsh’s position as the newest chair of the Federal Reserve is already cracking at the ages.Reviewing June PCE InflationThe personal consumption expenditures (PCE)…

The People’s Artist, a nationwide competition presented by showbiz icon Johnny Depp in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit The Art of Elysium, has named a winner from among 200,000 entries by artists in North America.Colossal — which is the leading nationally registered fundraiser behind online competitions — announced the…

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, but AI is making those decisions increasingly difficult. Massive investment in data centers and power infrastructure is boosting demand today, while AI’s promised productivity gains could ease inflation in the future. This leaves policymakers caught between two opposing forces. With money…

The People’s Artist, a nationwide competition presented by showbiz icon Johnny Depp in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit The Art of Elysium, has named a winner from among 200,000 entries by artists in North America.Colossal — which is the leading nationally registered fundraiser behind online competitions — announced the…

Two YouTube golf stars will tee off Thursday at the Rocket Classic in Detroit after receiving sponsor exemptions into the PGA TOUR event.Former GoodGood member Brad Dalke and The Lads member Ryan Ruffles both earned sponsor exemptions as tournament director Mark Hollis looks to attract a younger audience.”We’re always looking…

As complicated as retirement planning may sometimes be, the underlying goal often comes down to one simple question: “Do I have enough to retire and stay happy?” Too often, people chase a magic number they saw in a headline, only to discover that an arbitrary bank balance doesn’t necessarily provide…

Lana Del Rey fans expected a new album in 2025, but it never materialized. The singer-songwriter has spoken several times about the collection, which has changed names repeatedly, and she has already released several singles from the set, including “Henry, Come On,” “Bluebird” and “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”…

The People’s Artist, a nationwide competition presented by showbiz icon Johnny Depp in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit The Art of Elysium, has named a winner from among 200,000 entries by artists in North America.Colossal — which is the leading nationally registered fundraiser behind online competitions — announced the…

A group of U.S. senators is demanding answers from Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano after reports that Social Security field offices in multiple states temporarily stopped offering in-person service, raising new questions about customer service at an agency millions of Americans depend on.In a letter sent this week, Senators Elizabeth…

Critics have chimed in, and now it’s audiences’ turn to watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which went live last night in early previews, and shows continue throughout the weekend in earnest. Already, however, enough people have seen Brand New Day to start scoring the film online, and as it stands,…

The People’s Artist, a nationwide competition presented by showbiz icon Johnny Depp in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit The Art of Elysium, has named a winner from among 200,000 entries by artists in North America.Colossal — which is the leading nationally registered fundraiser behind online competitions — announced the…

ToplineThe U.S. lifted export restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos models on Tuesday night, allowing the company to begin restoring users’ access to its most advanced new models, after the Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration worked with the AI firm to “analyze and approve” the model.Key FactsAnthropic launched Fable…

Cho Tak Wong has spent five decades of his life building up Fuyao Glass, one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. His success is part of the boom that has turned China into the world’s No. 2 economy and generated a bumper crop of corporate leaders and billionaires that have…