During a spirited news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort, then-President-elect Donald Trump discussed his thoughts on potentially using military force to control the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to assimilate Canada. He expressed interest in altering the U. S. -Canada border, s
In a big move, Voltage Pictures, known for hits like "The Hurt Locker, " has bought a majority stake in The Exchange, an international sales and finance company. Brian O'Shea will keep his role as CEO of The Exchange, focusing on new projects, while Sarah Dunn from Voltage will handle daily operatio
Ed Stack didn't love working at his dad's tiny sporting goods store. But after college, he returned and, with his siblings, bought the business. They renamed it Dick's Sporting Goods and grew it into a massive chain with over 860 locations. What's the secret to their success? Ed shares eight key les
As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up r
In 2025, women's sports are expected to hit new heights, thanks to a huge change in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The league is about to welcome its 16th team, which is set to start playing in 2026. This big move is backed by a massive investment of $110 million from the IMA Financial G
In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t
Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious problem in the United States. About half of all women experience it at some point in their lives. This can lead to physical and mental health issues. Most prevention efforts focus on individual and family-level solutions. But what about bigger policy c
It’s been over two years since Bed, Bath & Beyond decided to close its doors in Joliet as part of a large-scale reduction. Now, the city is seeing a silver lining in this change. The once-empty Bed, Bath & Beyond store at 2850 Plainfield Road is currently being revamped. Guess who’s moving in? Burli
President Trump has been hinting at expanding US territory by suggesting the US could absorb Canada, take over the Panama Canal, and even purchase Greenland from Denmark. These ideas, which Trump has mentioned casually, have raised eyebrows due to their similarity to the 19th-century concept of Mani
Get ready for more monster mayhem! The animated series "Creature Commandos, " penned by DC Studios co-chief James Gunn, has been picked up for a second season on the streaming platform Max. This show, featuring a diverse cast of incarcerated non-human monsters who become a secret black ops team, is
