Traditionally, the thinking behind small-business growth has been fairly straightforward: Growing your business requires bringing on more employees. But according to Bluevine’s new Lean Team Economy Report, that is no longer necessarily the case, as advances in software are allowing small business owners to operate more efficiently than ever before. Out of more than 700 U.S. small
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The second game of a back-to-back has been targeted by NBA bettors for years. Lack of rest and load management for star players should provide an opportunity to gain an edge, right? While NBA teams perform slightly worse collectively on the second night of a back-to-back, it’s not that straightforward. Some teams are built for
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When a severe storm strikes, property owners face two immediate challenges: the physical damage itself and the complex administrative process that follows. Although it can be challenging, understanding how insurance claims work for storm-damaged properties could help you protect your financial interests during the recovery phase. Storm damage continues to escalate across the United States,
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While both OCD and anxiety involve worry and distress, they’re distinct mental health conditions with different symptoms, triggers, and treatment approaches. Understanding these differences is crucial for proper diagnosis and effective care. Many people experience intrusive thoughts or feel overwhelmed by worry, but knowing whether these symptoms point to OCD or an anxiety disorder can be challenging.
Continue ReadingAmericans reported losing $665 million to phone call fraud in the first half of 2026, according to Federal Trade Commission data as of June. Nearly $128 million of that total was attributed to scammers impersonating a business. With the advances in AI, voice scams are getting harder to detect, despite growing exposure to AI in everyday life. Meanwhile,
Continue ReadingMidwest and Rust Belt industrial operators are now facing historic electricity price spikes, which are driven by AI data center load. According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), PJM capacity prices jumped from $28.92 per megawatt-day in 2024 to $329.17/MW-day in 2026. This grid strain is hitting the factory floor directly: Industrial
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A few years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a formal advisory describing loneliness and social isolation as an epidemic — the same kind of warning used in the past for public health matters like smoking. He compared the physical health impact of chronic isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness doesn’t always mean being alone,
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A Place for Mom surveyed more than 1,000 adults ages 40 to 80 in June 2026 to understand how they picture later life, what they expect may change, and how much they’ve done to prepare. While most respondents wanted to remain in control of their lives as they age, this research reveals a consequential gap between
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In a single month, America’s biggest landlords cut their share of home purchases nearly in half. Firms that own more than 1,000 houses bought 2.5% of the single-family homes sold in December 2025 and 1.3% in January 2026, according to Cotality, as Congress moved to restrict institutional buying. Small investors barely flinched. Purchases by buyers
Continue ReadingPor Laura Paddison, CNN El glaciar más ancho del planeta se está derritiendo “más agresivamente” de lo previsto, lo que significa que su impacto en el aumento global del nivel del mar podría duplicar las estimaciones actuales, según una nueva investigación de un equipo de glaciólogos. El glaciar Thwaites, en la Antártida Occidental —apodado el
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