Image credit: Philip Jeffrey, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia. On his recent earnings call, Lithia Motors CEO Bryan DeBoer explained why the company is holding off on bringing Chinese auto brands to US showrooms. He made it clear that the problem is not the political backlash or the tariffs. Instead, the concern is the cost of … Read more
Larry Fink has a clear message for Americans: You haven’t saved enough to retire comfortably, the billionaire BlackRock CEO wrote in his 2025 annual shareholder letter. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm with $14 trillion in assets under management, surveyed 1,000 registered voters asking how much they should comfortably retire on, and the average … Read more
Juliette Bryant says she first met Jeffrey Epstein when she was a 20-year-old psychology and philosophy student in Cape Town, South Africa, who modeled part-time. Her first interaction with the late American sex offender came by chance when she was approached on a night out by a girl who offered to introduce her to a … Read more
More than 80 current and former Berlinale participants have signed an open letter to the festival condemning what they say has been its “silence” when it comes to the Gaza conflict and the “censorship” of artists who have spoken out. Actors Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Angeliki Papoulia, Saleh Bakri, Tatiana Maslany, Peter Mullan and Tobias … Read more
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Images of Lindsey Vonn down in the snow, screaming in pain and then being transported from the race by helicopter after her collapse at the Olympics were a stark reminder of the dangers of the descent. Likewise: her skis didn’t come off. advertisement Vonn’s boots remained locked into her skis … Read more
Bananas are the most popular fruit in the US, purchased more often than apples, berries and grapes. They’re one of the most convenient and affordable fruits, and there’s certainly no shortage of delicious ways to eat them. Bananas taste wonderful with oatmeal, in smoothies, paired with nut butter or enjoyed alone, freshly peeled. The foods … Read more
In a world where new cars lose their value the moment they leave the lot, sports cars are particularly brutal. Even names like Ferrari, Porsche and Chevrolet Corvette are not immune. The Toyota GR86 reverses this scenario. This small, rear-wheel-drive sports car holds its value surprisingly well, often outperforming cars costing twice as much. It’s … Read more
The grieving parents of a 26-year-old man are speaking out against Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) laws, arguing the system failed to protect their “vulnerable” son from being euthanized despite a history of mental illness. Kiano Vafaeian was euthanized on December 30, 2025, in British Columbia. His family says he was diagnosed with type … Read more
The entire town of South Bristol, Middlesex and Italy and parts of the towns of Bristol and Naples have been placed in an oak quarantine district. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has found oak trees infected with wilt on public and private property in these quarantine areas. State officials say the disease is destructive … Read more
Yeli Heidecker and her husband built a tiny house on their property in Texas for her mother. They love the space, but they learned a few lessons after building it. They advise others to think carefully about where they build tiny houses and how they will work. Yeli Heidecker and her husband had no experience … Read more