For 25 years finance teams have been locked inside software designed in 1998. Every close cycle still means midnight reconciliations, spreadsheet hunts for missing cents, and managers who act as human APIs between systems and reports. The tools came with built-in limits, and the people using them we
A lineup of musicians planned to perform at a summer concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , has seen several high-profile exits just days before the event was set to begin. The Freedom 250 series, which runs from June 25 to July 10, was advertised as a celebration of American cul
California's reputation for strict accessibility laws actually creates a messy situation for small businesses. While the state leads the nation in ADA-related lawsuits, most violations are minor—like a slightly off-center handicap parking sign or a bathroom mirror positioned an inch too high. These
The 2025 inauguration celebrations featured a mix of musicians from different backgrounds. Snoop Dogg, known for his rap hits, performed alongside Kid Rock, who brought his rock-country style. Billy Ray Cyrus, famous for his country music and acting, also took the stage. Carrie Underwood, a country
The upcoming primary for Colorado’s governor seat has turned into a showdown of stories that sound more like fiction than politics. Three candidates are vying for the nomination, but only one brings real legislative experience to the table: state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. The other two, Victor Marx
The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s famed flying team, were set to wow Colorado Springs after graduation. But bad weather cut the event short, leaving many eager spectators disappointed. Officials announced the cancellation just before noon. They kept only a brief flyover and one jet’s pass over the
Scientists let AI programs run tiny towns for two weeks to see what happens when machines decide everything. Each AI was given a town, ten robot citizens, and tools to build houses, libraries, and police stations. They could also vote on rules. One model, Claude, kept everyone alive and stopped all
Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, offers streaming to more than 190 countries through its own shows, licensed titles, games and live events. Its market value of roughly $368 billion places it in the mega‑cap group, giving the firm room to grow advertising, gaming and cloud services while expa
OpenAI has handed a new version of its GPT‑5. 5 model to several Japanese banks, according to the finance minister after a talk with the company’s chief strategy officer. The move is aimed at helping banks spot and stop cyber attacks that could exploit the advanced coding abilities of modern AI.
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) must keep cash on hand to buy back shares when workers leave or retire. Companies have a few common ways to get that cash, such as putting money into the plan themselves or borrowing at the corporate level and then using those funds to pay employees. These meth
