There’s no right time for a business to close and lay off all its employees, but an unexpected shutdown right before Christmas hits workers hard. “Employers in the United States announced 71,321 layoffs in November,” according to an analysis by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, marking a 24 percent year-over-year increase. Challenger, Gray … Read more
The sun would rise over the Rockies and Robin Gammons would run to the front porch to get the morning paper before school. She wanted comics and her father wanted sports, but the Montana Standard meant more than their daily race to get Calvin and Hobbes or baseball scores. When one of the three children … Read more
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — For 10 hours a day, Rahimullah sells socks from his cart in eastern Kabul, earning between $4.50 and $6 a day. It’s a move, but it’s all he has to feed his family of five. Rahimullah, who like many Afghans goes by one name, is one of millions of Afghans who … Read more
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — The rough fingers of Photis Gaitanos deftly untangle the poisonous tips of a lionfish from a net, dropping the exotic-looking creature into a rubber basket filled with ice along with other fish of the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago, when he would have mostly caught local staples such as … Read more
ATLANTA (AP) — It’s the biggest mystery in Georgia politics right now: Who’s paying for the attacks on Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones? Someone operating under the name “Georgians for Integrity” poured about $5 million into television ads, mailers and texts. The attacks allege that Jones, who already has the endorsement of President Donald Trump … Read more
AppLovin’s year-to-date profits have doubled compared to the same period last year. Q4 looks like it will be impressive as well. Stock valuation is debatable. 10 Actions We Like More Than AppLovin › AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) was one of the top market gainers in 2025, with technology stock up 120% year to date as of … Read more
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting its forces with airstrikes, which the kingdom has not officially acknowledged, after it warned the forces to withdraw from governorates they recently seized. The United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council said the strikes took place in Yemen’s Hadramout governorate. It … Read more
After the pandemic, the Las Vegas Strip went through a boom period. People had been stuck in their homes and were eager to get back to the fun. That’s why 2022 was a record year for Las Vegas. “Total economic output related to visitor spending reached a record $79.3 billion in 2022, a 24.7 percent … Read more
In 1982, independent retailers captured nearly half of all retail spending. Historically, that independent retail’s share of total US spending has declined as larger chains and franchises have grown. The closings have hit hard those “Mom & Pop” stores, known for offering unique products, personalized service and a focus on the local community, unlike large … Read more
The narrow road through the Masurian countryside winds past sparkling lakes and mossy bogs. It passes through sleepy villages full of steep-roofed houses that, even on a warm summer day, look ready for the deepest winter. This region in northeastern Poland is known for outdoor recreation. It’s a destination for hiking, horseback riding and other … Read more