The week that was paused because of bad weather is back on track, and fans can now choose the standout girls athlete from February 2 to 8. Nominations come from school athletic directors who watched the games, and voting will stay open until Sunday night. The winner will be announced the next day be
A new report says that most big banks are helping companies sell “green” steel that still hurts the planet. The study looked at 20 of the world’s biggest lenders and found that only one—Lloyds—avoids this problem. The rest are backing projects that use tricks like cutting down iron ore with na
Mondelēz Global LLC has decided to pull certain Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie snacks from stores because they might cause choking. The problem comes from a mistake while mixing the dough that left small pieces of corn starch in the cookies. Those lumps can be dangerous, especially for kids and old
Many people think retirement will be easy once they stop working, but most are not prepared. A new report shows that fewer than half of Americans can keep their current lifestyle after they stop working. The study looked at different age groups. Gen Z workers, aged 24‑28, are the best prepa
The idea that retirees can swap snowy winters for sunny months in a second home has long been a dream. For decades, people from cold northern states and Canada would buy condos or houses in places like Florida, Arizona, and the Gulf Coast. They stayed there for three to six months each year, fueling
Evan Bates grew up in the cold heart of Michigan, where long winters turned lakes into natural rinks. From a young age he practiced alone or with friends, learning balance and rhythm before any coach even noticed. These early hours taught him patience and focus that would later define his competitiv
The study looked at how three ways of measuring happiness—Cantril’s ladder, life satisfaction and general happiness—relate to 15 different factors from childhood and basic demographics in 22 nations. Researchers collected data from young people across these countries, asking them to rate their ow
The biggest bank in Australia has reported a strong first half of the year, with lending to homes and businesses growing faster than the rest of the market. Home loans increased by 3. 7 % and business loans jumped 6. 0 %, outpacing overall system growth on both fronts. Deposits from households also
Trimble’s transportation and logistics arm, which helps truckers and freight companies connect data from carriers to shippers, posted solid growth in the last quarter. Even though overall freight demand remains weak, the segment’s recurring revenue hit $508 million, up 7% from a year earlier. CEO R
The biggest football game of the year, Super Bowl LX, attracted a huge crowd on TV and online. NBC and its streaming partner Peacock showed the game, which ended with Seattle beating New England 29‑13. The average viewership was about 125 million people, just a little less than last year’s record of
