Following the Federal Reserve is the closest thing market-watchers have to an ongoing soap opera. The “will they / won’t they” push-and-pull around interest rates can turn on a dime, depending on the day’s news. The central bank’s next move is always under a microscope. But for the entirety of 2026 so far, the Fed
Of all the moments that capture Dolly Parton’s musical talents, fierce intelligence and driving ambition, I often find myself thinking back to an awkward, ad-libbed live television duet on “The Porter Wagoner Show.” The year was 1973. Parton had been performing alongside Wagoner on the syndicated variety show since 1967. Though this had been her
As AI threatens to upend white-collar work, some professionals are attempting to flip the script. Instead of being outboxed by the bots, they’re building their own — and bragging about how many AI agents they manage. Mason Scurry says his AI consulting firm has more than 30 AI “employees” — complete with names, job titles,
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the No. 1 movie in theaters over the weekend, becoming just the second film this decade to top the box office for six straight weeks. Since the end of July, the Sony superhero movie has ruled over cinemas with rare dominance. The last release to enjoy such a long stretch leading
Nothing says “fall fashion” to us quite like a sweater and skirt combo. Unlike a dress (which yes, can still be versatile), you can swap in sweaters and skirts with a myriad of different pieces in your closet. As Labor Day Weekend winds down, we’re looking for those last-minute hidden gem sales that we just
As Canada escalates its trade war with President Donald Trump, Alberta is betting on a softer approach. The oil-rich province has resisted some of the retaliation embraced elsewhere in Canada, while Premier Danielle Smith has pushed for more engagement with Washington. Alberta’s top representative in the US says that strategy is getting results. “I think
