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View MoreChristopher Altman saw it in the same way that most small business owners do: in the quiet of an inbox that used to fill up on its own, rather than all at once. His Oakland tree-trimming crew scheduled three weeks off for years without his involvement. Then, the reservations simply…
The atmosphere changed somewhere between a half-empty diesel station outside Hamburg and the screens of a London trading floor. Like these things often do, it happened quietly. In January, Brent crude was trading at about sixty dollars. It was close to 120 by the second week of March. Ten weeks.…
Finding out that the bacteria that live in your gut, on your skin, and in the back of your nose may be more knowledgeable about your health than your doctor is strangely humble. After reading the results from Stanford Medicine and a parallel international study that came to light in…
There comes a time, usually in early January, when the holiday receipts become problematic rather than joyful. The decorations are taken down, the gifts are distributed, and the credit card statement shows up. For a number of years in a row, millions of Americans have found it more difficult to…
The time for Social Security is running out. In contrast to Washington’s typical approach to fiscal crises, which is abstract, remote, and someone else’s problem, this approach will be concrete and quantifiable within the decade. It is anticipated that the program’s trust fund will become insolvent in 2032, at which…
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View MoreThe City of Stevens Point will hold a public open house in April to present final design plans for the Business 51 corridor reconstruction project. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mid-State Technical College, located at 1001 Centerpoint Dr. City officials are…
A North American restaurant franchise company has successfully overhauled its multi-brand digital vendor platform with the help of Capgemini, achieving significant improvements in scalability, stability, and reliability during peak traffic periods. The digital platform transformation was designed to accelerate the onboarding of new brands while delivering a consistent customer experience…
The Dunbar Pavilion in Tucson, Arizona, has officially opened its new Business Empowerment Center after months of renovation work. The community hub is designed to support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs through professional workspaces, meeting areas, and business development resources, according to the Dunbar Pavilion. The Business Empowerment Center aims to…
Virginia Tech has announced a temporary high pressure steam shutdown affecting all buildings on the Blacksburg campus beginning May 24. The Virginia Tech steam shutdown will last approximately two weeks as the Division of Facilities performs critical preventative maintenance on the university’s main steam distribution system supplied by the Virginia…
St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton recently hosted a groundbreaking Stewardship and Generosity event designed to help congregations overcome financial anxiety and build sustainable funding models. Pastor Mark Johnson collaborated with District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Lilian Gallo Seagren to create this transformative gathering focused on church financial stewardship. The…
Virginia Tech has announced the recipients of its December Aspire! Awards, a monthly recognition program that celebrates members of the university community who demonstrate exceptional character through their daily actions and service. The awards, which honor individuals across faculty, staff, and student categories, were presented to acknowledge outstanding contributions that…
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China from March 31 to April 2, marking his second trip to the country and his first since returning to office. According to The Diplomat, preparations for the Trump-Xi summit continue despite recent tensions surrounding U.S. military operations and ongoing trade disputes between…
The stock market opened higher on Friday as investors digested the latest inflation data and positioned themselves ahead of the weekend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all traded in positive territory during morning sessions, with major tech stocks and energy shares among the key movers…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to expand agricultural export opportunities through a comprehensive portfolio of market development programs and strategic initiatives. During a recent panel session, Michelle Bekkering, Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA, outlined how the department is mapping global…
JPMorganChase has expanded its community outreach in Detroit with the appointment of Anthony Miller as the city’s newest Chase Community Manager, joining existing managers Gail Taylor and Annette Washington. Miller brings over a decade of banking experience to the role, which focuses on delivering financial health education and building partnerships…
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization has announced a significant enforcement action against National Bank Financial Inc. following a settlement hearing held on March 3, 2026. The hearing panel considered a settlement agreement between CIRO Enforcement Staff and National Bank Financial under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules. The Toronto-based…
Every, an all-in-one back-office platform for growing businesses, has launched a suite of AI-powered agents designed to automate financial, bookkeeping, and human resources operations. The company introduced its AI CFO, AI Bookkeeper, and AI CHRO, which work autonomously to handle administrative tasks that typically consume significant time and resources for…