If you have a kid in public school in Texas, you’re aware that STAAR test season is upon us. The 15-year-old who lives in my house and eats all our groceries has one a week for the next three weeks, ...

The restaurant industry in 2026 feels different – not because consumers have stopped dining out, but because they are dining differently. Spending remains relatively steady in many markets, but ...

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The war in Iran will force Europe to pursue a more resilient, flexible, and protected energy system. The war in Iran is not just another energy shock. It is arriving at a moment when Europe is already ...

Nigerians there are, who might have cried at the fate that has befallen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), that largest party, read as rally, in Africa which one stargazer, at the height of their ...

Cumulus Media’s days as a publicly traded broadcaster are at an end. The company’s prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan lays out a reorganization that wipes out current shareholders entirely, sees ...

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.31 as of January 31, 2026. This estimate ...

People change jobs all the time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the oldest people in the workforce have probably held more than 12 jobs over the course of their lives. Those aren’t just ...

PayPal just saw a major slowdown on a metric closely watched by investors. Soon, HP veteran Enrique Lores will be tasked with turning the company around. PayPal missed expectations with its ...

PCWorld reports that cybercriminals are exploiting Google’s new Gmail address change feature to send convincing phishing emails that appear to originate from legitimate Google systems. These ...

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