Willis Lease Finance Corporation has been handing out some seriously big checks to its top boss, Charles F. Willis IV. Since 2022, his annual pay has jumped from $6. 2 million to $14. 2 million, with more than half of it paid in company stock. That’s a lot of paper wealth—especially when the company
The first quarter numbers for Robinhood are out soon. Experts predict a small profit increase compared to last year, with earnings per share expected around $0. 39. Revenue is also looking up, though not as high as the last quarter. This suggests some growth, but not a huge spike. Crypto plays a bi
Michigan today is known for its lakes, forests, and car industry. But if the state had the same rules back then as it does now, would it have become so successful? The answer isn't clear. Michigan grew because it allowed people to start businesses freely. The government didn't pick winners or losers
A Vermont senator is catching flak for inviting Chinese AI officials to a Washington discussion, raising questions about America's tech strategy. Bernie Sanders will share a panel with two prominent figures from China's AI governance scene—both tied to government-backed committees. Critics argue thi
Coleene Berry spent nearly four decades working for the Boulder Police Department, starting in the records unit with tools like Dictaphones and adding machines. She moved through different roles over the years, from administrative work in patrol and traffic to her final position as a Patrol Services
April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,
The weather in southwest Michigan will get stormy later today, but don’t expect a major disaster. Storms forming to the south and west will drift into the region by late evening, bringing a small chance of strong winds and a very slight risk of a tornado. Most of Lower Michigan will stay dry, with t
Early on Monday, severe storms swept through parts of Missouri, leaving behind broken power lines, downed trees, and damaged buildings. Reports suggest a possible tornado hit Randolph and Monroe counties, though officials haven’t confirmed it yet. Homes, grain storage units, and infrastructure in th
A Rochester man avoided prison time after a judge threw out most of the evidence in a case involving suspicious online activity. The investigation started when police received a tip that he was trying to meet minors online. Instead of charging him directly with child exploitation, authorities built
The U. S. government will now examine the past statements and online activity of immigrants applying for permanent residency or citizenship more carefully. Officials say they will focus on speech or actions tied to extremism, including support for terrorism or violence against the country. But criti
