Before the new year begins, millions of homeowners across the country will be enduring a sizable winter storm that has already knocked out power in Michigan and is poised to create travel problems for countless others. “Across the Midwest and Great Lakes by Monday, a strong storm will take shape,” says AccuWeather forecaster. Brandon Buckingham. … Read more
Berkshire’s cash position hits record high as Buffett prepares to retire. Buffett has historically been a lousy investor in bubble times. Investors should heed this warning and invest cautiously in 2026. 10 Stocks We Like More Than Berkshire Hathaway › Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) has more cash than the market caps of many large and … Read more
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — It’s a soulful folk song, full of feeling and history: A young man in love tells God about his hopes and dreams of happiness. Generations of Uighurs, the ethnic Turkic minority in China’s Xinjiang region, have played it at parties and weddings. But today, if they download, play or share it … Read more
“I’m either going to get sober or I’m going to die.” That was the surprising realization Parker Schley came to after his battle with alcoholism reached what he describes as the point of no return. “I couldn’t go on like this,” Schley, 26, tells Yahoo. “Basically, I asked to die.” Schley, who works as an … Read more
“We lowered (the price of) infertility drugs to make lots of Trump babies, hopefully by the midterms.” This bizarre remark was made recently by Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Four years into the first Trump administration and nearly a year into the second, many of us have become … Read more
Escambia County’s Development Review Committee (RDC) meets nearly every Wednesday year-round and has given its stamp of approval to dozens of commercial projects through 2025. Some of the additions come through market construction efforts, such as the ongoing Blue Angel Station development in southwest Pensacola. Others, like Chipotle, Culver’s and First Watch, are simply building … Read more
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Since President Donald Trump’s “Deliverance Day” tariffs sent the U.S. bond market into turmoil in April, his administration has carefully tailored its policies and messaging to prevent another crisis. But the truce remains fragile, some investors say. A reminder of that fragility came on Nov. 5, when the Treasury … Read more
TAMBACOUNDA, Senegal (AP) — On a scorching afternoon in Senegal, 33-year-old farmer Filly Mangassa tossed hazelnut plants onto a horse-drawn cart, sending clouds of dust swirling. Ten years ago, he left his village for the capital, Dakar, dreaming of becoming a teacher. But the high cost of living and lack of jobs make this dream … Read more
Costco, like Walt Disney World, never offers deep discounts on membership (or, in Disney’s case, theme park ticket prices). You may see discounts for select groups, such as Disney World military passes or its agreement with the National Association of Educators, but these offers are very limited. For both companies, the basic cost to get … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is promising to reduce its reliance on coal-fired power as part of its pledge to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change, but that ambition is at odds with the Trump administration’s push for more U.S. natural gas exports. At recent United Nations climate talks, South Korea’s … Read more