JOHN C MCGINLEY

Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Citigroup’s Q1 Preview: What Wall Street Is Watching

Citigroup will reveal its first‑quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday. Wall Street’s expectations are clear: about $2. 65 per share in earnings and roughly $23. 55 billion in revenue, according to LSEG data. The bank’s net interest income is projected at $15. 5 billion, while its tradi

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Credo’s New Chip Deal Boosts Stock and Future Growth

Credo Technology Group Holding has announced a $750 million purchase of DustPhotonics, a maker of silicon photonics chips that fit inside optical transceivers. This move gives Credo an all‑in‑one solution from the base chip to system integration, cutting out middle steps and lowering costs. The deal

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat Islands in Cities: Why Some Neighborhoods Feel Like Ovens

Concrete streets and tall buildings store and re‑release heat, turning parts of a city into mini‑ovens. When the sun shines on asphalt and steel, those surfaces keep their warmth longer than trees or grass. The result is an “urban heat island” that makes a block feel hotter than the forecasted tem

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cate Blanchett to Play Martha Stewart in New Biopic

Cate Blanchett has been cast as lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart in an upcoming biopic titled “Good Thing. ” The film will be directed by Janicza Bravo, known for her work on “Zola. ” Stewart herself hinted at the project during a red carpet interview, confirming rumors about Blanchett’s involvement.

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

A soccer star’s journey: New documentary series explores Clint Dempsey’s story

Clint Dempsey’s life and career take center stage in a fresh five-part documentary series now streaming on Paramount+. The show isn’t just another sports highlight reel—it digs into the personal side of Dempsey’s rise, from his modest Texas roots to his standout moments on soccer’s biggest stage. Fo

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Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Hires Top AI Expert to Boost Content and Ads

CNN made a bold move by hiring Chris Wiggins, a well-known AI specialist who spent over ten years shaping the New York Times' digital strategies. His new job? Leading their machine learning and AI efforts to improve how ads are targeted, how news is delivered, and how viewers interact with content.

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Clint Dempsey’s Rise: From Texas Trailer Parks to World Cup Glory

Clint Dempsey’s journey isn’t just another sports story—it’s proof that talent and grit can come from anywhere. The new documentary series, dropping April 14 on Paramount+, traces his path from a small Texas town to becoming one of soccer’s most celebrated players. Starting in Nacogdoches, where Dem

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

A Bright Outlook for 2026, Says Citizens CEO

Citizens Financial Group’s chief executive believes the next year will be better for the economy. He told investors in January that growth, job stability and falling inflation were likely by year‑end. His bank’s analysts also expected two more cuts from the Federal Reserve and a good financial pictu

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

A New Rule for School Budgets

Cherry Creek Schools is pushing its board to tighten rules on how it pays outside companies. The move comes after a probe into Education Accelerated, the firm that helped launch the district’s teacher residency program. School officials say the company may have overcharged or double‑billed for

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