This weekend in Baton Rouge is jam-packed with free educational events for students. On Friday, the Louisiana Jumpstart Coalition is hosting its 11th annual Financial Literacy Boot Camp at the EBR Parish Professional Development Center. This event is a must-attend for teachers who want to learn how
In the final chapter of her life, Queen Elizabeth II was fighting a tough battle against bone cancer. Boris Johnson’s book "Unleashed" shares that she experienced severe pain and poor vision, making daily tasks like pouring tea quite challenging. Despite this, she remained committed to her duties. R
Imagine a baseball manager with a remarkable history, now taking on a new challenge. At 66, Terry Francona is back in the major leagues, this time managing the Cincinnati Reds. He replaces David Bell, who had a bumpy six-season run with the team. This isn’t Francona's first rodeo; he stepped down fr
Terry Francona, a well-known baseball manager, is returning to the game after taking a year off. The Cincinnati Reds have hired him as their new manager. Francona played for the Reds back in 1987 and has managed other teams like the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians. He stepped down from his la
Recently, there's been a lot of talk about the health of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. She had some planned surgery on her tummy at The London Clinic earlier this year. While she's back home now, things weren’t always smooth sailing. In fact, there were times when her life was in real dange
CVS has been aggressively expanding its healthcare services, recently acquiring Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion and Signify Health for $8 billion in 2022. These acquisitions aim to bolster CVS's push into healthcare, a strategy also pursued by competitors like Walgreens. While some analysts sugg
J.D. Vance's vice-presidential debate performance was a stark reminder that some tactics are timeless, even if the players have changed. On the surface, the debate seemed like a welcome respite from the usual partisan bickering, with both candidates exchanging cordial remarks and conceding points. H
Frances Perkins, a trailblazing figure in American labor history, left an indelible mark on the country's social and economic landscape during her 12-year tenure as Secretary of Labor. Her tireless advocacy for workers' rights and innovative policies transformed the nation's approach to employment,
Local election funding, designed to prevent corruption, has instead become a goldmine for politicians and their teams. The system matches public funds with citizen donations at an 8-to-1 ratio, making it extremely lucrative. For example, a $250 donation can get up to $4,250 in matching funds! This s
As investors gear up for Microsoft’s upcoming earnings report, they’re zooming in on one big number: finance leases. This means Microsoft pays for assets like data centers over many years instead of all at once. For a company racing to boost its AI capabilities, these agreements are crucial. In July
