The day began with a clear signal from the energy sector: crude oil prices pushed higher, nudging investors to sell some of their holdings in the Dow. The index slipped by about 0. 5 percent, reflecting worries that rising fuel costs could squeeze corporate profits across many industries. Meanwhile
Virginia’s media group has opened a new window for local businesses that want to be named top workplaces. The award, which celebrates great work cultures, is open to any company with at least 35 staff in the Hampton Roads area. Winners will be announced in August, so companies still have a chance to
Uber stock went up after the company announced a new partnership with Amazon’s robotaxi service, Zoox. The deal means Uber will help run and grow Zoox’s driverless fleet in the United States. The partnership could give Uber a big advantage. It will let Uber use its technology and experience in ride
Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.
The next big event on campus is about to start. College basketball playoffs are kicking off, and the excitement builds as teams fight for the top spot in the nation. The local paper is launching its yearly bracket contest, inviting everyone to predict the winners and win prizes. The first r
The Atlanta Falcons have added former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to their roster on a one‑year contract. Tagovailoa, who once topped the league in passing yards, has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play during his six seasons in Miami. Now he faces a fresh start in Atla
The Thunder edged the Nuggets 129‑126 in a Western Conference showdown, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander delivering the decisive step‑back three. He finished 35 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds, matching an all‑time NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points. His streak of 126 straight
The European Central Bank has set out a plan to create a new world of finance that uses digital tokens and blockchain technology. The idea is to keep the euro strong on the global stage while cutting back on foreign payment systems that Europe has grown too reliant on. At the heart of the plan is
The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.
The study looks at people who have survived head and neck cancer and asks how their lives change after treatment. Researchers followed patients from just after therapy onward, measuring their overall well‑being every few months. They found that a patient’s quality of life is not only about medica
