The state is watching closely after three new measles cases were found this year. The numbers are part of a larger national trend, with more than 2, 200 cases last year and about 1, 800 so far this year. Maryland’s three infections all came from people who had traveled out of state or abroad. The f
The leader of the Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, lost his job after a parliamentary vote that showed more lawmakers wanted him gone than stayed with him. The result was 26 votes against him and only 22 for him, with two members choosing not to vote. Manele said he hoped everyone would keep work
The next week, President Trump will travel to Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Taiwanese officials expect the meeting to focus on how the two powers handle their many disagreements, rather than solving deep-rooted problems. A senior security adviser in Taipei warned that Beijing
People notice the big news, but they miss the tiny costs that slowly erode savings. When the economy shifts, those small daily expenses can become major obstacles for many households. The first warning sign is the steady stream of monthly car payments. Owning a new vehicle that loses value in
Young people today face new money challenges. They are learning to adapt instead of chasing perfect savings goals. A recent study shows that almost eighty percent of Gen Z and Millennials spend their money to survive each day. They choose short‑term stability over long‑term plans. Why is this happe
Bitcoin lenders are learning that if they want big money from banks and other institutions, they need to look more like old‑school banks than internet startups. At a recent conference in Miami, the CEO of a leading bitcoin loan firm said that the next wave of growth will hinge on clear rules, ope
Ted Turner changed how we see news. In 1988, a young lawyer named Zaslav met him and was struck by Turner’s bold ideas. Turner wanted the world to see events as they happened, so he launched CNN, a 24‑hour news channel. People at first doubted the idea; many said it was too risky. Turner s
EVC’s first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic jump in earnings, thanks mainly to its advertising and technology arm. The company’s revenue climbed to roughly $197 million, more than double what it earned a year earlier. The key driver was the Advertising & Technology Services (ATS) segment, whose
Some executives at OpenAI are uneasy about a potential partnership with Helion, a company that works on nuclear fusion. The leaders in charge of the deal, including Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, also put money into Helion. Because Helion has not yet produced a working product, the idea that Op
The mayor’s office has begun a fresh review of the New York Police Department, focusing not only on how the force handles immigration enforcement but also on its business partners. A key target is Vigilant, a California‑based company that supplies license‑plate‑reading technology used by police acro
