For years, Indian cricket fans have debated who was greater: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Tendulkar, known for his graceful timing and 24-year career, set the gold standard for run-making. Kohli, meanwhile, has spent over a decade smashing records at a relentless pace while staying in peak physi
A company’s decision to stay in its hometown isn’t just a feel-good story. For some businesses, it’s a bet on whether their city can still compete in a fast-changing world. Hartford isn’t Silicon Valley, but it doesn’t need to be. The city has old-line strengths—deep healthcare roots, strong schools
Plenty of people mess up in life. Some make big mistakes, then own up to them and grow. That’s the story Graham Platner is sharing. He admits he wasn’t perfect in the past, faced tough battles like alcohol after returning from combat, and now focuses on becoming a better person. The real question is
A major medical equipment company just got hit with a $7. 3 million tax bill after a judge ruled they couldn't claim certain deductions for 2018. The company, Varian, tried to reduce its taxable income by using a tax break meant for foreign business investments. But the US Tax Court decided the comp
Cole Ragans, the Royals’ left-handed pitcher, still can’t throw because his elbow keeps bothering him. The team shut down his throwing session last Friday when he felt sharp pain, and no one has figured out why yet. On Tuesday, manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Ragans remains on the injured list, stil
The European Investment Bank can still grow its loan portfolio, says President Nadia Calvino. She told reporters at a European summit that the bank is ready to help fund key EU goals, from defense and energy to business growth. Calvino explained that the bank’s owners – the EU member states – are
The German government has officially declined the offer from Italy’s UniCredit to take over Commerzbank. Commerzbank, a key lender in Germany, is currently under pressure from UniCredit as the offer deadline nears. The German state owns a 12 % share in Commerzbank, a stake it gained after the
The Westport Finance Board will meet on June 17 at 7:30 p. m. through Zoom to decide a major spending plan for the town’s public works department. The proposal comes from the Department of Public Works, asking the board to allocate $3, 329, 000 to the Municipal Improvement Fund. This money would
Bitcoin itself gives miners a reward, but ordinary holders don’t earn anything from it. Yet Wall Street has found ways to create “income” around Bitcoin by layering options and credit tricks on top of the asset. Two recent moves show this trend. BlackRock plans to launch an ETF that will trade on
JD Vance, now serving as Vice President, has just released a book that tells the story of his spiritual journey. The memoir, titled “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, ” was published on June 16. It focuses on how Vance moved from a Protestant upbringing, through a period of atheism, and ultim
