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
The recent surge in the stock market is not only about SpaceX. Elon Musk’s company sold more than $75 billion in its first public offering, a record for a firm that spends billions quickly while hoping to profit later. Many industrial companies are climbing too. The S&P Aerospace and Defense
The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d
The Creek Road Terrace community in Sandy celebrated its third Chalk Festival on Friday and Saturday, turning everyday driveways into lively art shows. What began as a modest block party has evolved into an annual favorite, drawing families and artists to splash color on pavement. Residents wa
The idea that no statue ever honors a critic is false. A bronze plaque for Roger Ebert stands in Illinois, and other statues exist too. Yet critics often prefer a work that shows their role rather than just their likeness. House of Criticism shifts focus from one person to a pair: Jerry Saltz, a Ne
The western United States is in the middle of a heat wave that could reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A warning has been issued for California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington because the high temperatures could cause serious health problems. In Nevada, cities such as Fallon, Fernley and Lovelock
The day started bright in Maryland, with sunny skies and warm temperatures. By evening the air felt a bit more humid, setting up conditions for clouds to gather tomorrow. Wednesday will see higher heat and moisture. The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid‑to‑upper 80s. Most of the d
The journal that began in 1926 marked a turning point for medical schools. Back then, the Flexner Report was reshaping how doctors were trained, and the first articles looked at how new ideas could fit into old systems. They talked about using technology, recognizing hidden biases, and deciding what
