Louisiana lawmakers had to tighten their belts after state revenue forecasts dropped sharply. The cuts followed a $112 million reduction in projected earnings for this year and another $104 million next year, forcing tough choices in the budget. One big loss? Nearly $75 million that was supposed to
These days, top athletes aren’t just playing sports—they’re running businesses. The newest Forbes list of highest-earning athletes proves how far that trend has gone. Cristiano Ronaldo tops the chart again, pulling in around $300 million in a single year. Most of it comes from his eye-popping deal w
For over four decades, Dover Saddlery stood as a key player in the equestrian world, supplying gear from saddles to riding clothes. But now, this long-standing retailer faces a tough battle to survive. Most of its 30 nationwide stores have already shut down, leaving only a handful operational. Two l
Just a few miles from Des Moines, a family-run plumbing business that operated for over three decades has closed its doors for good. The company, which once employed 47 people, shut down on May 1, according to official notices filed with the state. Its last known location was in Clive, a suburb that
Recent polls suggest Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has gained momentum in the presidential race, now leading opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro 47% to 43% in a potential runoff. The shift comes after allegations that Flavio may have secured a $24 million investment from the owner of
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently highlighted the need to speed up peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking in a late-night video message, he emphasized that fresh ideas from Washington could help shape how these discussions move forward. Earlier that day, he joined a virtual meeting wit
Since fighting broke out in the Middle East in late February, 27 nations have rushed to unlock emergency funds from the World Bank. They did not announce their names or how much they plan to borrow, but three already activated new backup plans while the rest are still filling out paperwork. The con
Around the world, mental health challenges are becoming more common. Because of this, there’s a growing demand for treatments backed by solid research. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one proven method that helps people manage their thoughts and emotions. Nurses, especially those working in m
Lately, late-night TV has become a battleground where comedy and politics clash more often than before. One longtime host left the show after a long run, just as the network settled a big lawsuit with a former president who wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. Some say the timing was just bad luck
So far, neither Washington nor Taipei has finalized any official phone call between their leaders. That’s what four sources familiar with the discussions say after U. S. President Donald Trump hinted recently that he might speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te soon. If it happens, it would be
