Dr. Casey Means (left) stands with journalist Megan Kelly at a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the secretary of Health and Human Services post at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29. Ben Curtis/AP hide caption toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP President Trump has switched up his pick for U.S. Surgeon General tapping best-selling author and wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means in place of his initial pick, former Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination following scrutiny over how she had represented her medical credentials. In an announcement on Truth Social, Trump said that…
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Federal Reserve policymakers announced that they were holding the federal funds rate steady after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. The target range remains unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%. The last time the FOMC cut rates was at its December meeting, when it lowered the target range by 25 basis points, or 0.25%. The federal funds rate is the borrowing rate that banks charge each other for loans. A lower rate ripples out to lower borrowing costs on credit cards and personal loans, though banks individually choose how to respond to rate changes. The average credit card…
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Image source: Unsplash We all dream of breathtaking bucket-list trips—the kind that blow up your Instagram and flood your camera roll with once-in-a-lifetime moments. But what those highlight reels don’t show is the aftermath: a credit card bill that hits harder than jet lag. Some destinations, while utterly magical, are notorious for draining your savings quicker than you can say “room upgrade.” Here’s a look at 11 of the world’s most unforgettable and unexpectedly expensive travel hotspots. 1. Bora Bora, French Polynesia It’s paradise on Earth with crystal-clear lagoons, luxurious overwater bungalows, and a price tag that reflects every bit…
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Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio, president and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation MANILA, Philippines — Faced with tight competition in the middle income sector, Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is setting its sights on “premiumization” of its brands in the next five years, with a P125-billion capital expenditure in the pipeline. RLC president and CEO Mybelle GoBio told reporters on Wednesday this was part of their plan to double the developer’s net income to P25 billion by 2030 in time for its 50th anniversary. Article continues after this advertisement Company earnings last year ended at P13.21 billion, up by 10 percent. “This long-term…
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What’s one thing every marketing leader and athlete agrees on? That short-termism is the enemy of sustainable performance and success has no shortcuts.
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As a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software market research analyst at G2, I have a front-row seat to the evolving GRC software industry.
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There will be a playoff. Today, FIFA announced that a match between Los Angeles FC and Club América will take place to determine who will replace Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The decision came after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected the appeals of Pachuca, León, and LD Alajuelense, who argued initially that León should be eliminated due to FIFA’s rule on not having multiple teams in a tournament under the same ownership. León is owned by Pachuca’s ownership group. Alajuelense argued that they should be the direct replacements into the Club World Cup. Instead,…
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Arista Networks ANET stock traded lower on Wednesday after Wall Street analysts cut their respective price targets. Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintained a Buy rating on Arista Networks with a price target of $115 ($130 prior). Arista Networks’ first-quarter 2025 EPS of $0.65 beat Ng and FactSet consensus of $0.62 and $0.59 with revenue of $2.00 billion beating consensus of $1.97 billion and guidance of $1.93 billion-$1.97 billion. Also Read: Jim Cramer: Arista Networks Is ‘Down Way Too Much,’ Uber ‘Goes Higher’ The EPS beat was also driven by strength in gross margins (64.1% versus Ng and consensus of…
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Image by Fujiphilm Fast fashion gets a bad rap, but even keeping up with timeless, high-quality staples can destroy your budget if you’re not strategic. In 2025, many fashion essentials are returning with sleek upgrades, luxe fabrics, and designer price tags. But before you drop hundreds on what influencers are calling a “capsule must-have,” it’s worth asking: is there a stylish, cost-effective alternative? Here’s a look at 11 popular fashion staples poised to torch your budget this year, and the smart swaps that’ll keep you looking polished without overdrafting your account. 1. Designer Trench Coats vs. Tailored Thrift Finds Trench…
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Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the cardinals’ conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. —AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino VATICAN CITY — Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. The smoke billowed out at 9 p.m. Wednesday, some four hours after 133 cardinals solemnly entered the Sistine Chapel, took their oaths of secrecy and formally opened the centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis…