Syracuse University has finally started to recognize its women athletes, but the celebration feels like a long‑running marathon that was only finished after many years. The university’s most famous female runner, who first challenged the Boston Marathon in 1967, had to persuade campus leaders bef
The city that has long been known for its insurance firms is now looking to become a hub for protecting against the new threats that artificial intelligence brings. Insurance companies in Connecticut are already spending huge sums on technology, and many have begun using AI to speed up claims, se
The debate about what counts as “real” food often paints everyday staples like bagels and cream cheese as villains. Yet these foods are the product of a vast, reliable industrial system that has lifted millions out of malnutrition. In the early 1900s, people suffered from anemia and thyroid problems
The Super Bowl is a huge event that many people call a kind of religion. More than 120 million viewers watch it, and the fans bring bright face paint, shiny bracelets, colorful wigs, and giant jerseys. They act like they are part of a ritual that keeps their team alive. Some fans even bring s
The quiet rush of money printing has begun to feel like a storm. Central banks are creating new dollars at a speed that many people think is only temporary, but the truth could be more serious. When governments print money, they take value from every person who holds cash or savings. This is not a n
Bithumb, a major South Korean crypto exchange, mistakenly sent out more than 620, 000 Bitcoins during a promotional giveaway. The company intended to reward users with small cash bonuses of about 1. 40 US dollars each, but the system miscalculated and distributed at least 2, 000 Bitcoins per winner.
During a Sunday night that millions in America will watch, the winter athletes at the Milano Cortina Games are choosing a different path. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks head to Santa Clara, California for the NFL title, but the Olympic competitors are all set to sleep through it. The
The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It
The rain keeps coming. Winds blow hard. Fields are under water. Farmers in southern Spain say they have lost many hectares of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The damage is worth millions of euros. They want help from the government. The storm, named Marta, is part of a long line of bad weather.
Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon
