It is a busy day for actors, singers and comedians as many well‑known names turn another year older. James Spader marks 66, a milestone for the actor best remembered for his role as a broker in the film “Wall Street. ” Garth Brooks, who just finished narrating the 2022 miniseries “America’s Na
The big game draws more than 120 million eyes, so brands are sparking a fireworks show off the field. This year’s lineup leans heavily on tech, health and nostalgia while keeping tone light amid recent news storms. Artificial‑intelligence firms dominate the billboards, with startups like Anthropi
A big sum at the start of retirement is only part of the story. What matters most is how much you pull from it each year. If you take out about 3 % of a $1 million pot, it can survive more than five decades. But if you lean toward 5 %, the risk of outliving it rises sharply. Early retirees face a l
A new study shows that giving employees extra benefits does not lower their stress levels. The research looked at workers in 22 countries, from the Americas to Asia and Africa. It found that stress is higher than ever. The report says many companies add perks like gym memberships or free lunches. T
The drive, fairway woods and long irons are the tools many golfers rely on to send the ball far. Researchers have zeroed in on two key elements that can lift a player’s clubhead speed (CHS): how the body pushes back against the ground and where the centre of pressure moves during the swing. Gr
The lesson from 1942 is that danger can creep in when people think nothing bad will ever happen. In a city where many lived under the belief that their British protectors had them safe, an unexpected attack caught everyone off guard. The failure was not just in defense plans but in the shared confid
The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It
Vietnam is drafting a rule that will treat cryptocurrency moves like stock trades, adding a small tax to every transfer. The proposed law says anyone who sends crypto through an approved service will owe 0. 1% of the transfer value as personal income tax, just like traders pay when they buy or sell
"The community buzzes with fresh opportunities. A scholarship program promises to change many students’ futures, offering help that goes beyond the classroom. Meanwhile, a new summer camp on Pine Island has opened spots for kids who love adventure and learning outside the school setting. People loo
A rate of almost thirty percent on a credit card is more than just high—it can trap you in a long‑term debt cycle. Those numbers, once rare, now appear on many statements because issuers have raised risk prices across the board. Even a modest 2. 5 percent monthly interest adds up quickly, especially
