Older people often feel a strong bond with their pets. A recent survey shows that 83 % of adults over 50 say their animals give them a reason to get up. This is higher than the 73 % recorded seven years ago. Pets also help seniors stay connected. Seventy percent of owners said their animal
The world of private lending is facing a new storm, and a well‑known investor has stepped forward to warn about the danger. At a global conference in Miami, the founder of a prominent investment firm spoke sharply about how one troubled fund could signal larger problems in an industry worth $1. 8 tr
JPMorgan’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon, cautioned investors that the current boom in asset prices and high borrowing could trigger a crisis similar to 2008. He warned that banks taking on risky loans and the excitement around artificial intelligence are signs of a fragile system. Dimon compar
Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry
U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest
Domino’s stock went up after the company posted a better‑than‑expected quarter and announced bold growth goals. The pizza chain said its same‑store sales rose 3. 7%, beating analysts’ 3. 1% estimate, and revenue hit $1. 54 billion versus the expected $1. 52 billion, even as the broader pizza market
Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du
College officials say a recent forensic audit found no missing money and that the institution is still in “excellent fiscal condition” while building reserves, yet it also revealed serious failures in financial oversight that left trustees unaware of millions in transactions. The audit was ordered a
Solana Company is launching a new project called the “Pacific Backbone” to create a high‑speed network across key Asian cities. The plan links Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with low‑latency connections that will help Solana users stake tokens, validate transactions and trade quickly. The
The idea of raising money online for an indie movie has moved from YouTube channels to big names in politics and tech. A former partner of a presidential hopeful is now listed as an executive producer for a comedy that pokes fun at the COVID‑19 crisis. The film, called “The Rash, ” follows a public‑
