Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Heather Lowery was working as VP of Talent and Touring at Live Nation Urban when a single question altered the course of her life. “I was doing a panel, and someone asked what I was doing to support women in live music — and I didn’t have an answer,” Lowery recalls. “That question haunted me for months.” Determined to make a difference, Lowery founded Femme It Forward, a female-led music and entertainment company focused on celebrating, educating and empowering women, while providing them with a platform to share their voices both on…
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Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino successfully hosted the Chaine Des Rotisseurs Cebu Bailliage on its 32nd Dinner Induction Amical, a grand celebration of gastronomy and camaraderie, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the hotel. The event showcased Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino’s dedication to hosting grand events as well as Chaine Des Rotisseurs passion for promoting the appreciation of fine dining. The event, themed “Edible Masterpieces,” paid homage to the iconic works of the legendary artist Vincent Van Gogh, transforming the ballroom into a canvas of culinary artistry. 100 members, including the esteemed…
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Bill Ackman, a prominent investor, expressed concerns over the U.S. tariff policies in a social media post on Sunday. Ackman highlighted the potential economic repercussions of escalating tariffs under President Donald Trump. What Happened: He said on X that while the nation supports the president’s efforts to address global tariff imbalances, business relies heavily on trust and confidence. Ackman stated, “President @realDonaldTrump has elevated the tariff issue to the most important geopolitical issue in the world.” The country is 100% behind the president on fixing a global system of tariffs that has disadvantaged the country. But, business is a confidence game and confidence depends on…
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The women’s college basketball season is over. It ended on Sunday in Tampa, Florida where UConn won its 12th national championship by beating South Carolina 82-59 behind the stellar play of the Huskies’ big three — Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong. But a lot of fans of this sport have short attention spans. Instead of focusing on the why and how of UConn’s win over South Carolina, they’ve moved on to next season, which is already beginning to take shape. As the NCAA Tournament has gone on, the coaching carousel has been spinning and the transfer portal has…
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MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese coast guard vessel blocked a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Sunday, causing a near collision, in the latest flare-up of tensions over the disputed waters. The PCG’s 44-meter patrol vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) was heading to the southwest part of Panatag, also called Bajo de Masinloc, when China Coast Guard (CCG) 3302 started shadowing the ship some 176 kilometers (95 nautical miles) west northwest of Capones Island, Zambales, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela told the Inquirer. READ: 19 Chinese vessels spotted in Ayungin, Panatag…
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A measles sign is seen at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. Aaron Davis, a spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was “receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized” and was not vaccinated. The hospital declined to say which day the child died. Neither the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the…
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The S&P 500 index fell about 9.1% last week (Mar 31-Apr 4), making it one of the worst performances for the benchmark. These large-cap stocks defied the index. Are they in your portfolio? CoreWeave, Inc. CRWV stock gained 19.55% last week on reports that Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG GOOGL Google is looking to rent Nvidia’s NVDA Blackwell Chips from the company. Rocket Companies, Inc. RKT shares surged 18.19% after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded the stock from Underperform to Market Perform and raised its price forecast from $12 to $14. GameStop Corporation GME upped 8.10% last week after it raised $1.5 billion in a…
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Alcohol sales in the Philippines are projected to sustain a single-digit annual growth despite the 6 percent increase in excise tax for alcohol products in January. “Despite the annual increase in excise tax, traders are optimistic that sales of alcohol products, both local and imported, will grow 5 percent to 7 percent each year,” the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a report. Under Republic Act No. 11467, the excise tax on distilled spirits increased by 6 percent on Jan. 1 this year and will continue to rise at a fixed rate of 6 percent annually. Article continues after…
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The City of Raleigh has opened the fourth and final application cycle for its 2025 Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program, a long-standing initiative designed to support exterior improvements to commercial properties across the city. Applications for this round opened on Thursday, April 3, and will be accepted through Sunday, April 27. Award notifications are expected by Friday, May 16. Originally launched in the 1980s, the Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program provides matching reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small business owners and property owners to enhance the exteriors of their buildings. The program aims to stimulate economic activity and revitalize…