Salem, a city known for its spooky season, is not ready to dim the lights just yet. With Halloween crowds thinning out, local groups are stepping up to keep the downtown area buzzing through the winter. Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets have teamed up to launch "Holiday Happenings, " a plan
Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va
Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, a huge hedge fund, recently shared why he moved his family and business from Chicago to Miami. He said Chicago had become a tough place to live due to high crime rates. Griffin mentioned that he had seen bullets fly through his colleagues' cars and even had 25 bullet
Gout is a common form of arthritis. It causes pain and swelling in joints. High levels of uric acid in the blood, called hyperuricemia, are the main cause. Kidney problems make this worse. They increase the risk of gout. A recent study looked at how kidney dysfunction affects gout worldwide. It cove
While world leaders are in Belem for the COP30 climate talks, many business leaders are choosing to stay in Sao Paulo. This is not a coincidence. Sao Paulo is Brazil's business hub, making it easier for executives to meet and discuss climate finance. Most of these business leaders have no plans to v
In a world where smartphones are always within reach, a new trend is emerging. It's called the analog bag. This is a small bag filled with activities that don't involve screens. People are using it to fight against the habit of constantly checking their phones. One person who started this trend is
Rick Woldenberg, the head of Learning Resources, is not one to stay silent when his business is at risk. Back in April, he decided to take a stand against the Trump administration's tariffs, which he believes are unfair. He even took the bold step of suing the president and his team. The Supreme Cou
MetroHealth System is in a tight spot. They're looking at a $31 million shortfall for 2026. This isn't new for them. It's the fourth year in a row they're in the red. They're not alone. Many hospitals are struggling with money. But MetroHealth's problems are getting worse. They just okayed a $2. 2
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, showed up to practice on Wednesday, looking like his old self. After dealing with knee and oblique injuries for weeks, he said the break helped him feel better. He mentioned that resting and not taking hits helped a lot. The Bucs had a w
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral election has sparked reactions from various quarters, including Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports. Portnoy, who has been vocal about his political views, expressed his displeasure with the outcome. He had previously hinted at the possi
