DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For Googoosh, Iran’s most famous singer, life has always been a balancing act of one kind or another. She began as a child, performing with her acrobat father, who balanced her on a chair on another chair resting only on his chin. Then later, as an icon of stage … Read more
Although Chick-fil-A is not available worldwide, the beloved American fast food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and the phrase “My pleasure” has become one of the most important restaurant chains in the industry. Unlike many other global fast food giants, Chick-fil-A has expanded its business with a slower but purposeful growth strategy. … Read more
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: During excavations at the ancient fort of La Loma in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, archaeologists found the destroyed remains of a skull. Genetic analysis shows that the skull was male and originally from a region in northern Spain where Celtic warriors known as the … Read more
Austin Dean calls retirement-specific accounts like 401(k) plans and IRAs “money prisons.”halbergman/Getty Images Austin Dean advises his high-net-worth clients to avoid 401(k) “money jail.” He recommends alternatives for building wealth that offer more flexibility and control. His advice to clients allows quick access to cash without having to sell investments and trigger capital gains tax. … Read more
SoundHound is transforming into an agentic AI company. Its voice-first approach could be a big differentiator for the business. If it can turn to EBITDA profitability next year, that could be a big driver for the stock. 10 Actions We Like More Than SoundHound AI › When we look at artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that … Read more
A federal vaccine panel handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. voted Friday to stop recommending immediate immunization for all newborns against hepatitis B, a dangerous virus that leads to chronic liver disease in more than 90 percent of infected infants. Earlier this year, Kennedy — a longtime vaccine skeptic who … Read more
Mortgage rates are half a point lower than a year ago. According to Freddie Mac, the national 30-year fixed mortgage average this week is 6.19%. A year ago, it averaged 6.69% The 15-year fixed rate is 5.44%. At this time last year, it averaged 5.96%. “Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row … Read more
The headteacher of a County Londonderry school said it was “back in the days of Covid” after 170 pupils were taken ill in one day. Brian Guthrie from Ebrington Primary School said some children had to go to hospital and a small number were admitted for treatment last week. Confirmed cases of flu among adults … Read more
00:00 scratch We have some breaking news breaking the wire right now. We have PCE, personal consumption expenditures in line with estimates. This is for September, remember, so it’s up 3/10 of 1% month-over-month, 2.8% year-over-year. If you strip out volatile food and energy costs, you’ll get a 2/10 percent increase again, right in line … Read more
Country Reid’S night in a Chicago-area hotel bar turned into a terrifying medical emergency that left her jerking, moaning, and completely unable to hold herself up. The actress said her drinking was on the rise, leading to hours in hospital and a terrifying memory lapse she still can’t explain. However, as new audio and police … Read more