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
Amazon is still a big online shop, but it’s also turning into a huge AI and tech company. The first‑quarter earnings show the change. Revenue hit $181. 5 billion, up 17 % from last year. Retail sales grew 15 %, and the grocery side made more than $150 billion in sales. Yet the real buzz is
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
The story starts with a simple idea: how people see their own health can change the way they choose birth control. In Ghana, many women still face unwanted pregnancies and dangerous abortions, which hurt mothers’ lives. Even though modern contraceptives can save many of these women from serious heal
The National Weather Service is still rebuilding after major job cuts last year, just as tornado and hurricane season approaches. One forecasting hub in Oklahoma currently has five empty positions, and other offices are losing staff temporarily because experts are being reassigned to cover the World
A change is coming to the Midlands after days of calm weather. A cold front will slide through tonight, bringing back rain and storms that could turn severe. The worst of it looks to arrive between 8 PM and midnight when a few fast-moving storms could pop up in northern parts of the region. Some of
After letting go of over 300, 000 workers last year, the federal government is now trying hard to fill those positions and keep the best talent. The push includes a new program called U. S. Tech Force, which brings in engineers for two-year assignments. These workers can stay if they like it or retu
A sudden disaster can leave scars that go far deeper than burned homes. After the Los Angeles fires of early 2025, a group of women found an unexpected path to recovery inside a North Hollywood salon. Braidhouse opened its doors to the Create to Heal program, turning chairs and mirrors into spaces f
Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit
