Portugal's plan to help young adults buy their first home is working. The government offers tax breaks on homes under a certain price. This has helped over 70, 000 young people in just over a year. The finance minister shared this news. He also said that more than half of the money set aside for thi
Finance teams are changing how they work. They are using AI to handle routine tasks. This lets them focus on more important things. AI can do things like closing books, forecasting, and reporting. It can also spot problems and give clear results. Humans still make the big decisions. They guide the A
The U. S. and Ukraine have set up a special fund to invest in important projects. This fund, called the U. S. -Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF), started working in December. It was created quickly after a deal on minerals between the two countries in April. The goal is to put money into
Personal loans can be a lifesaver when you need cash fast. In early January 2026, some lenders are offering rates as low as 6. 24%. That's a pretty good deal if you need to borrow money. But before you jump in, it's important to understand how these loans work and what they can be used for. First,
Skin aging is not just about time passing. It's a mix of what's inside you and what's happening around you. Think of it like a recipe. Some parts are written in your genes. Other parts come from your daily life. Things like sun exposure, pollution, smoking, food, and stress can speed up aging. They
People in some parts of the world live much longer than average. These places, called Blue Zones, have a lot in common. They eat mostly plants, stay active, and have strong social ties. Their lifestyle is not about strict rules. It is about simple habits that add up over time. In Okinawa, Japan, pe
Meghan Markle's brand, As ever, has been under the spotlight lately. A website glitch showed large stock numbers, making some people think sales are slow. But is that really the case? On January 6, the Daily Mail reported that Reddit users found a way to see inventory levels. They saw big numbers l
Centric Brands just made a big move in the world of cold-weather accessories. They bought Fownes Brothers & Co. , a company that's been around since 1777. That's right, this isn't some new startup. Fownes Brothers has been making high-quality leather gloves and other cold-weather gear for over two c
In a recent study, researchers looked at how calafate, a berry from the Berberis microphylla plant, affects heart health in rats with diet-induced obesity. The rats were fed a high-sucrose diet and given calafate supplements for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if calafate could improve their lipid pro
In Marine City, Michigan, a tense situation unfolded when a group of "First Amendment auditors" clashed with a local business owner. The group, known for filming public and private properties to exercise their rights, found themselves in a heated dispute with the owner of Zimmerman’s Market. The inc
