Kent State knocks out 19 majors. See which degree programs are affected

Kent State knocks out 19 majors. See which degree programs are affected

Kent State University is dropping 19 undergraduate programs with low enrollment to comply with Ohio Senate Bill 1. Under the law, which took effect in June, state colleges are now required to “eliminate any degree program it offers if the institution confers an average of less than five degrees in the program annually over any … Read more

The stock market is doing something it’s only seen twice in 153 years — and history is very clear about what can happen in 2026.

The stock market is doing something it’s only seen twice in 153 years — and history is very clear about what can happen in 2026.

Excitement over AI stocks has driven the S&P 500 to record highs this year. The major benchmark is on track for its third annual gain — and each time the gain has been double-digit. 10 Stocks We Like More Than the S&P 500 › The S&P 500 is headed for its third straight annual double-digit … Read more

Sales of high-end cars fall in China as its economy slows, hitting European carmakers

Sales of high-end cars fall in China as its economy slows, hitting European carmakers

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is falling as customers opt for more affordable Chinese-branded models, often sold at deep discounts, satisfying their taste for luxury electronics and comfort. That’s bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which have long dominated the top end of the … Read more

Experts find that the roots of dementia go back to childhood

Experts find that the roots of dementia go back to childhood

Dementia is often associated with older people, but it doesn’t just appear out of the blue. Some risk factors may start before we’re even born, while others appear as we move through childhood and into young adulthood. According to research, this may be the best time to start intervention. Previous studies have identified a variety … Read more

This tax move is “one of the IRS’s best-kept secrets for retirees.” Why are 90% of retired Americans missing out?

This tax move is “one of the IRS’s best-kept secrets for retirees.” Why are 90% of retired Americans missing out?

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. For many retirees, the holiday season is the perfect time to give back. And there’s an IRS-approved trick that can make your generosity go even further. A qualified charitable distribution, or QCD, is a direct donation from your IRA … Read more

Housing affordability may improve next year, but don’t expect a market crash

Housing affordability may improve next year, but don’t expect a market crash

For more than three years, it’s been sad to be a home buyer. But in 2026, things might get a little easier. Housing affordability is on track to improve next year as mortgage rates fall slightly and home price appreciation slows. Those conditions — if they hold — could bring more buyers and sellers off … Read more

How China built the Ecowas headquarters is the latest “concrete symbol” of ties with Africa

How China built the Ecowas headquarters is the latest “concrete symbol” of ties with Africa

China is consolidating its image as an enduring partner in Africa by providing high-quality infrastructure such as presidential palaces and parliament buildings. A key example is the new $32 million Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) headquarters in Abuja. Funded by China and scheduled for handover by the end of January, this centralized complex … Read more

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

MAYETTA, Kan. (AP) — The Potawatomi Nation of the Prairie Band, whose ancestors were uprooted by the U.S. from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s, is facing outrage from fellow Native Americans over plans to profit from another forced removal: President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. A newly formed tribal business entity quietly signed … Read more

Why 2026 will be the best year to buy a used electric vehicle

Why 2026 will be the best year to buy a used electric vehicle

The tax credit may disappear. But with an influx of off-lease electric vehicles hitting the market, you’ll soon have better choice than ever. Car-buying site Edmunds predicts a huge surge in lease surrenders in 2026. These will include electric vehicles, many of which were leased during the tax credit period. Coupled with depreciation, this means … Read more