Eileen Gu may compete for China, but the only entity she really represents is Eileen Gu, Inc.

Eileen Gu may compete for China, but the only entity she really represents is Eileen Gu, Inc.

LIVIGNO, Italy — Eileen Gu will likely win another medal Monday in the women’s big air freeski final. And she will likely come to the news conference, as she always does, and sidestep any questions about the true nature of her citizenship, the political implications of her choice as a 15-year-old to represent China — … Read more

Healthcare costs eat into Social Security checks

Healthcare costs eat into Social Security checks

Healthcare is draining Social Security checks, and the pressure is getting worse. Out-of-pocket expenses for health care in retirement are more than people plan for. Even including Medicare coverage and ignoring long-term care, retirees face substantial out-of-pocket costs for premiums, co-pays and uncovered medical services. Those bills eat up about a third of the average … Read more

I was fired from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson about moving forward.

I was fired from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson about moving forward.

Hemant Virmani was fired from Amazon during the October 2025 round of layoffs. He’s using this time to learn new AI skills while applying to engineering roles — and exercising. His teenage daughter inspired him to stay positive, keep calm and focus on the future. This essay, as stated, is based on a conversation with … Read more

The exclusive US military is preparing for potentially several weeks of operations in Iran

The exclusive US military is preparing for potentially several weeks of operations in Iran

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has been bracing for the possibility of weeks of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a much more serious conflict than seen before between the countries. The … Read more

A long-term play for your portfolio

A long-term play for your portfolio

There has been a lot of volatility in the market lately, which has made many investors rethink which stocks should be invested in and which will stand the test of time. While there are certainly no guarantees, three companies are in great shape to benefit from their technology leadership positions Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: … Read more

The exact fridge temperature you should be using, backed by science

The exact fridge temperature you should be using, backed by science

The refrigerator is one of the key appliances in every home and most people take it for granted. We use it to keep all kinds of food fresh for longer periods and to prevent it from developing dangerous bacteria that can cause foodborne illness (food poisoning), which can be fatal. However, some bacteria can grow … Read more

Desperate to buy a home in NJ and avoid a bidding war? Lower your expectations.

Desperate to buy a home in NJ and avoid a bidding war? Lower your expectations.

It may still feel like winter, but agents say the spring real estate market has already arrived. The spring market usually starts the week after the Super Bowl. It’s the season when more homes will be listed and more buyers will begin their search. “I’ve been very busy today getting the listings ready for release,” … Read more

According to a Wall Street analyst

According to a Wall Street analyst

AI startup Anthropic’s Claude Cowork AI agent was designed to simplify mundane tasks, including searching, assembling and organizing files. The company released plug-ins last week to make them more useful to users in legal, sales, finance, data, marketing and customer support. Fears that these tools could upend traditional software and digital automation vendors have spooked … Read more

Exclusive-Venezuela PDVSA sells oil only to companies with individual licenses, sources say

Exclusive-Venezuela PDVSA sells oil only to companies with individual licenses, sources say

By Arathy Somasekhar and Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA has refused to sell oil to companies without individual U.S. licenses for the past two weeks, four sources at the companies that want to buy the goods told Reuters, limiting exports and preventing the country from emptying full storage … Read more

Cardiologists warn that this common habit can age your heart faster than smoking

Cardiologists warn that this common habit can age your heart faster than smoking

Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN Getty Images. EatingWell Design. Key points Chronic sleep deprivation has a negative impact on heart health. Lack of sleep can raise blood pressure, promote insulin resistance, and increase plaque build-up. Although ideal amounts of sleep vary from person to person, aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep … Read more