When Nika and Alban Corbett opened Curate Noir inside the Moorestown Mall in 2021, nearly everything else in the eerily echoing mall was shuttered around them. Their new shop — a gift shop filled with products from Black- or Brown-owned businesses — was one of about five still standing in the mall during the pandemic….
McDonald’s restaurant in San Diego, California, U.S., Oct. 31, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters “Value” was the buzzword du jour for restaurant executives that lasted all year — and it will likely stick around in 2026, too. Over the last year and a half, diners, particularly those who make less than $40,000 a year, have…
The holders of U.S. debt have shifted drastically over the past decade, tilting more toward profit-driven private investors and away from foreign governments that are less sensitive to prices. That threatens to turn the U.S. financial system more fragile in times of market stress, according to Geng Ngarmboonanant, a managing director at JPMorgan and former…
Micron stock has more than tripled in 2025, and it could deliver significant gains to investors in the new year. Micron Technology (MU 0.66%) stock has more than tripled in 2026, rising an incredible 228% as of this writing. The memory specialist’s terrific surge is not surprising, as its revenue and earnings are growing at…
The growing wealth and enhanced spending power of the over-50s is poised to accelerate a range of investment opportunities across multiple sectors in the U.K., according to investors. Market pros say this age group — dubbed the “Grey Pound” or “Silver Spenders” — is gaining greater control over its assets. With greater wealth and more…
Dec. 27, 2025Updated Dec. 28, 2025, 12:33 p.m. ET The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing was $21.1 million with a $9.2 million cash value after a ticket sold in Arkansas won $1.8 billion on Christmas Eve – one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The lucky ticket holder who won the second-highest Powerball jackpot in…
Target was just caught red-handed raising prices just so it could advertise a fake sale. In a Reddit post shared to r/mildlyinfuriating, people recognized a familiar pattern: stores quietly inflating prices before slapping on a “deal” tag to make shoppers feel like they’re saving money. The customer posted a photo of chocolate bars that had…
W Isn’t weed illegal? What products are available now in NC? Hemp and marijuana are products of the same plant, but they differ in the amount of THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound that gives a “high.” The most abundant form of THC is called Delta-9. Another, less potent form is called Delta-8. CBD, or cannabidiol,…
The new “Magnificent Seven” is better suited for today’s current market. The “Magnificent Seven” is a common grouping of stocks used to describe some of the largest and most influential stocks in the market today. The Magnificent Seven consists of these familiar names: Nvidia (NVDA +1.09%) Apple (AAPL 0.15%) Alphabet (GOOG 0.23%) (GOOGL 0.20%) Microsoft…
A south-east London KFC franchisee has been made to pay nearly £70,000 after a manager called an Indian worker a “slave” and forced him to work extra hours, a tribunal heard. Madhesh Ravichandran, from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, began working at the West Wickham KFC branch in January 2023. Two months later, Mr…
Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401(k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling that money into an IRA, I took a distribution and paid taxes on it. I had no immediate need for the remaining funds, so eventually I opened a new IRA account and deposited the money. I now…
Traffic resumes smoothly on I-64 in Chesapeake after disruptions from police activity on Saturday, as all lanes and exits reopen. CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Drivers traveling through Chesapeake on Interstate 64 near the Interstate 464 interchange are moving smoothly following earlier police activity Saturday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The incident occurred near mile…
DYSART, Iowa (KCRG) – A Tama County man has claimed a winning $1 million lottery ticket. William Zak of Dysart’s winning ticket matched all five white Powerball numbers in the December 20th drawing. His ticket was just one number off from that night’s 1.43 billion-dollar jackpot. Zak bought the ticket at a Kwik Star in…
Riders on Amtrak experienced long delays and cancellations Saturday after a downed catenary wire disrupted service.Several X posts by MBTA Commuter Rail Alerts show multiple disruptions between Rhode Island and Boston.A viewer who reached out to NewsCenter 5 identified themselves as a passenger on an Amtrak train near Back Bay station.They claim their train has…
Prospective homebuyers are competing these days for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. If you’re searching in the Birmingham metropolitan area, the highest-priced homes are not in the city, but in the suburbs of Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. Stacker.com compiled a list of the most expensive home locations in…
Open & Shut is an ongoing series looking at the comings and goings of businesses in Southcentral Alaska. If you know of a business opening or closing in the area, send a note to reporter Alex DeMarban at alex@adn.com with “Open & Shut” in the subject line. SHUT A photo of West Berlin founder Bill…
2025-12-27″>December 27, 2025 AI-related companies now represent an increasing share of investment-grade indexes, see chart below. Sources: PitchBook, Apollo Chief Economist Download high-res chart Explore the full 2026 Outlook, featuring our macro view and expert perspectives across regions and asset classes, at apollo.com/outlook. This presentation may not be distributed, transmitted or otherwise communicated to others in…
Since the founding of the Federal Reserve in 1914, the United States has had 16 Fed chairs, yet rarely has the selection of the nation’s central-bank leader captured such sustained media and political attention as the spectacle which his playing out right now. Of course, this is by design; at least since the debut of The…
A 3.35-acre industrial property in Fairfield has sold for $8.74 million, according to the commercial real estate firm that brokered the transaction. NAI James E. Hanson negotiated the sale of 8 Evans Street, with Michael G. Walters and Cameron Silverstein representing the seller, Anderson and Vreeland Realty Co. The buyer was KF Mechanical, LLC., according…
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County Regional Airport announced on Saturday Delta Air Lines is launching new nonstop service between Madison and Boston, beginning on June 7, with tickets on sale now. The announcement comes just a week after American Airlines announced plans to begin nonstop service on the same route. The route will go to…
Someone’s going to need a ton of melted butter. A whopping $400,000 shipment of lobster was stolen as it was headed for Costco stores, according to the freight company’s president. Dylan Rexing, the president and chief executive of supply chain company Rexing Companies, said in a statement that he believes the driver was impersonating a…
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From coast to coast, America’s most expensive ZIP codes share the same DNA: ocean-adjacent settings, luxury homes, and deep-pocketed buyers. These markets are dominated by multimillion-dollar estates, with a significant share commanding eight-figure prices. Economists at Realtor.com® recently identified the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the nation and the salaries needed to live there….
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new family-run restaurant will soon serve up European specialties, including steak frites, moules frites, mushroom bourguignon and crème brulee, in Northampton County. Cozy Cafe & Restaurant, a full-service, modern European restaurant, will hold a grand opening on Jan. 17 at 216 E. Broad St. in Bethlehem, owner Julie Saadah told 69…
To the untrained eye, it looks like a chunky ring. Mina Fahmi, founder of New York start-up Sandbar, calls it something else. “It is an extension of self,” he said. Fahmi’s company recently unveiled the device it calls “Stream”, a note-taking AI ring that, when an almost imperceptible button is pressed, records what you say,…
An increasing number of Americans are seeing their rent payments reported to credit bureaus — but experts are divided on whether this is a benefit or not. According to a TransUnion survey, 13% of renters saw their payments reported to credit bureaus in 2025, up from 11% in 2024. (1) Some advocates, including members of…
A new £5.9m railway bridge has been rolled into position in West Dunbartonshire while the line is closed until the new year. Network Rail said teams faced an “intense nine-day engineering sprint” to complete the work near Bowling harbour after trains stopped on Christmas Eve. The 1,860 tonne concrete structure was moved into position on…
A tasty business is bidding farewell as another one is preparing to open in Lehigh County. Griddle 145, a full-service restaurant offering breakfast and lunch dishes, will close on Dec. 31 at 1146 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, according to an announcement posted Saturday on the business’ Facebook and Instagram pages. Husband and wife Taylor…
SEATTLE — Anthropologie will close its downtown Seattle store next month, according to an announcement on the company’s website. The retailer’s location at 1509 Fifth Ave. is set to close Jan. 18. The store sits in the heart of downtown Seattle’s retail core near Westlake Park. The company did not immediately respond to a request…
Dec. 26, 2025Updated Dec. 27, 2025, 9:05 a.m. ET The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $125 million for the lottery on Friday, Dec. 26, just two days after one ticket holder in Arkansas won Powerball’s $1.70 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve. If one lucky person hits the jackpot, they have two options: take home…
United Parcel Service, Inc. plans to lay off nearly 130 employees at its facility in Montgomery next year as part of a large wave of job cuts. UPS spokesperson Karen Tomaszewski Hill confirmed the layoffs with AL.com on Friday. The 118-year-old shipping and logistics company announced the cuts in a notice filed with the state…
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban believes the government may have slipped in a version of universal basic income without anyone realizing it. And he thinks it came through an unexpected path: Health savings accounts. “I think it’s interesting that the [Trump] administration offered a UBI program, hidden behind direct HSA contributions, and no one noticed,” Cuban…
CHICAGO (WLS) — With Christmas in the rearview mirror, retailers are expected to see a wave of returns. Some businesses have placed new return policies and fees that shoppers should be aware of. For many, it’s as much of a holiday tradition as stuffing those stockings and sitting down to that Christmas ham. The holiday…