Americans are noticing higher prices everywhere, but the biggest squeeze comes from energy costs. A recent spike in inflation shows prices rising faster than expected, hitting levels not seen since before the pandemic. Experts point to rising fuel expenses as a key driver, especially since tensions
Business owners in Maine have long complained about the high costs of swipe fees. A former entrepreneur who helped local shops sell gift cards has seen how these charges eat into profits. He sold his company but kept the lessons learned. Now he urges lawmakers to reject a new bill that would let cr
Americans often debate whether leaders prioritize the nation or themselves. Some argue that personal loyalty overshadows national interest. For example, tax records reveal a pattern of questionable financial behavior. While past presidents released their tax returns as a standard practice, one recen
Business leaders quickly voiced worries after the U. S. administration unveiled plans to rebuild tariff barriers that the Supreme Court had largely dismissed in February. The proposal, announced late Tuesday, would introduce two new tariff levels—10% and 12. 5%—on goods from roughly sixty countries
American Banker has released its first list of the most innovative leaders in finance, spotlighting 50 executives who have pushed banks into new technology and customer‑centric directions. The list reflects those who turned ideas into measurable outcomes, such as improving AI across operations or up
Americans are noticing sticker shock when they reach for their favorite snacks and staples. After gas prices jumped earlier in 2026, food bills are now rising faster than wages. The problem started with back-to-back bad weather: record heat in early spring tricked plants into growing early, then lat
Businesses that donate money will find the rules tougher from January 2026. A new law, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), adds limits that cut into how much a company can claim as a tax deduction for charitable gifts. The effect is simple: a donation that once lowered the tax bill dollar
Americans who recently traveled in parts of Central Africa now face stricter rules when returning to the U. S. The State Department says anyone from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last three weeks must land at Washington Dulles Airport. Extra health checks will happe
Businesses in the U. S. are now more likely to pay for Anthropic’s AI tool than OpenAI’s. In April 2026, Anthropic’s adoption hit 34. 4%, while OpenAI’s dropped to 32. 3%. The shift happened quickly—just a year ago, OpenAI led with 32%, and Anthropic barely registered. What changed? Anthropic’s codi
Business leaders have spent years focused on AI that helps with office work and data analysis. Now, a wave of new AI is emerging—one that moves, interacts, and performs tasks in warehouses, factories, and even dangerous places. Unlike the AI that answers customer service chats, this technology blend
