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Jim Zeigler, a perennial candidate in Alabama across several decades, will return to the PSC 48 years after leaving the commission.
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His niece convinced him to spend his retirement analyzing Taylor Swift lyrics. Now he’s a successful podcaster at 72.
Berkshire bought $2.4 billion of stocks during the third quarter and sold some $2.8 billion.
The large-cap index is nowhere near as diversified as you think.
The wealthiest 10% have a median net worth that is $800,000 greater than it was three years ago.
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Right now, we’re flying blind on owner outcomes.
Thirty percent of our survey respondents reported that students pressured them for a better grade.
A Korn Ferry survey of more than 1,300 leaders finds managers absorbing AI uncertainty, while Gallup says just 25% of U.S. workers have heard a clear plan.
“They can make life difficult, but they can't necessarily change the overall tenor of where the banks are projected to go,” a Citi analyst said.
We found that roughly one-third of western neighborhoods facing the greatest future risk are low-income communities.
The next customer is one introduction away.
Power must reach new computing capacity in time.
Ron Schneidermann, CEO of test prep company Acely, is urging Gen Z to do it differently.
The first rung on the property ladder now costs seven figures in a record 242 cities, a new Zillow report shows.
Chesky’s mother, herself a social worker, was worried when he became an art student. He started Airbnb when he was barely making rent.
The math should actually start with “if” — not “how much.”
U.S. cottage-cheese sales have more than doubled from levels seen in 2021.
It’s a mathematical certainty that the Iran war is going to have an enormous influence on the future of retirement in America.
All-cash buyers are becoming more common, despite a housing market that’s been struggling with affordability issues.
Some tech companies are giving more generous severance packages, but here’s what to keep in mind.
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“Salespeople typically push annuities, Medicare plans and estate-planning services.”
The tax brackets at the heart of Americans’ income-tax bills will be adjusting at a steeper level in 2027 compared to this year, underscoring inflation’s rekindled presence.
Cosm tickets cost anywhere from $18 for a matinee to around $70 for prime seats or in-demand showings.
Standard Lithium, EnergyX, Exxon and Chevron are betting direct lithium extraction can turn the Smackover into a domestic supply hub and cut the U.S. reliance on China.
Dexcom CEO Jake Leach says the secret to getting ahead isn't asking for a promotion—it's becoming the person willing to take on what others won't.
The Meta CEO and Priscilla Chan pledged 99% of their shares in a 2015 letter to their newborn. Those shares were worth $45 billion then; his fortune now tops $200 billion.
Even Ferrari’s former chairman warned the EV risked destroying the reputation of the brand.
New research found that men who gossip are perceived as less competent and less qualified for leadership roles than women who engage in the same behavior.
He erased the deficit and won the all-important runoff election by more than 3.5 percentage points – more than 4 million votes.
This translates to a 30% reduction in revenue for Florida counties and a 13% cut for smaller municipal governments.
Right before 1974's midterm election, Gerald Ford launched the “Whip Inflation Now,” campaign. But Republicans lost 48 House seats and five Senate seats.
Overall, 27% of young people – meaning people ages 18 to 29 – went to the polls during the midterms, our Nov. 5 analysis shows.
During the summer, the U.S. and Iran agreed to an initial 14-point memorandum of understanding that, if finalized, could have brought a permanent end to the hostilities.
Beginning in January, three of the five officials on the Georgia Public Service Commission will be Democrats.
Cybertruck sales fell 48% between 2024 and 2025, according to an estimate by Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.
Two days after voters rejected data centers almost everywhere, OpenAI pledged to cover its own power bills and post financial guarantees.
“I haven’t committed to the strategy yet and would appreciate some independent perspectives.”
The Cybertruck failed to catch on with car buyers due to high prices and some notable recalls.
“My brother had no job and needed a place to live.”
Valuation purists see a ridiculously inexpensive stock, but some semiconductor investors say Micron’s earnings power won’t hold up.
“Our kitchen dates from 1999 and the oven only works if you hit the door a certain way.”
“Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.”
Analysts warn of further volatility ahead, although there are several new factors that work in the AI trade’s favor.