Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On a busy Saturday afternoon in Mountain View, California, the line at Alexander’s Patisserie — a pastry shop known for its precision and innovation — can stretch out the door. Customers eye a display case of delicacies, from black sesame croissants to more than 20 flavors of macarons. It’s easy to assume the appeal is in the presentation, but beneath the patisserie’s viral popularity is an authentic story: one of team leadership, craftsmanship and a dedication to continuous improvement. Central to this story is Shuyao Cao, better known as Chef Shu. As…
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been carrying out President Trump’s vision to shrink government. On Monday, they announced an executive order aimed at drug prices. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Since taking the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services in February, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has moved quickly to shrink the agency, firing thousands of agency staffers. He’s canceled billions in grants to universities and public health departments, purged some leadership and shaken up the norms of the scientific review process. Both the firings and grant…
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Image source: Unsplash In a world obsessed with financial independence, it’s tempting to believe a free budgeting app is your ultimate money-saving solution. After all, DIY tools promise empowerment, visibility, and control over your spending. Many people eagerly download a sleek new finance app, set up their accounts, and trust the process. But what if that app, despite its clean interface and promises of “smart tracking,” is actually leaking money behind your back? The truth is that not all budget apps are created with your best interests in mind. Many come with invisible price tags, subtle nudges, or hidden biases…
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Meralco announced an decrease of 75 centavos per kilowatt-hour, which will reflect in its customers bill for May.—INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After three consecutive months of hikes, more than eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see cheaper electricity bills this May. The power distributor cut the rates by 75 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh). In a briefing on Tuesday, the power firm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan said the overall rate for a typical household was P12.2628 per kWh. The rate came down from P13.0127 per kWh in April. Article continues after this advertisement This…
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Cooper Flagg is the rare NBA prospect who would be a great fit on any team. Flagg proved he can excel in a high-usage, on-ball role offensively during his one season at Duke, but he doesn’t need the ball to make an impact. The Maine native built as reputation as a generational talent for everything he does away from the ball, with phenomenal instincts as a help defender and a sixth-sense for forcing turnovers, paired with cutting, spacing, and smart ball movement as a complementary offensive player when he’s not acting as his team’s lead engine. Still, some organizations were…
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Years ago I thought I didn’t like balsamic vinegar and would always opt for other salad dressing options. After finally giving it a chance, I discovered not only did I like it, but it’s downright delicious! This balsamic glaze is more concentrated than a vinaigrette and even simpler to make. We love it on veggies, meat, and even fresh fruit What is Balsamic Glaze? First, let’s start with defining what (real) balsamic vinegar even is. Aged balsamic vinegar is made in Italy from grape must and aged for at least 12 years in wooden barrels. The resulting vinegar has a…
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Flex Ltd. FLEX is expanding its European footprint to meet the rising energy demands of AI-powered data centers. On Tuesday, the company’s Anord Mardix division opened a 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, doubling its critical power production capacity in Europe. The move supports Flex’s long-term strategy to scale infrastructure for artificial intelligence workloads. The Poland plant follows a recent capacity boost in Dundalk, Ireland, where a second facility—known as “D2″—added 120,000 square feet to assemble switchgear systems. These expansions are part of Flex’s broader effort to meet surging demand for stable and scalable data center power solutions across Europe.…
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As high-severity natural catastrophes – wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and others – become more frequent and more people move into riskier locales, insurance affordability and availability have become a challenge in many states. Insurers underwrite and price coverage based on the risks they’re assuming, and rising premiums in these states have pushed more homeowners into residual market mechanisms, such as state-backed insurance pools or agencies. Reliance on these funds – which often provide more limited coverage at higher costs – is not sustainable in the long term. To ensure market stability and continued insurance availability and affordability, insurers must leverage more…
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Image source: Unsplash If you’re a Baby Boomer nearing retirement, you’re not just managing money. You’re guarding the life you’ve built. You’ve worked for decades, contributed to your 401(k), saved diligently, and made sacrifices. But as you transition from earning to withdrawing, your investments need to change, too. Unfortunately, many Boomers carry outdated advice, emotional attachments, or blind spots when it comes to their portfolios. What once seemed like smart plays in your 40s could quietly sabotage your financial stability now. Retirement is no longer about just surviving. It’s about ensuring that your money outlives you, not the other way…