How Duke collapsed vs. Houston in Final Four in all-time March Madness comeback

Duke’s coronation was all but written late in the second half against Houston in the 2025 men’s Final Four. The Blue Devils led by 14 points with just over eight minutes left, putting the program on the doorstep of the national championship game. Duke’s talent advantage was overwhelming: Cooper Flagg was living up to the…

Kansas Launches SIGNS Grant to Revitalize Downtown Business Districts

The Kansas Department of Commerce has introduced a new grant program aimed at enhancing the appearance and economic appeal of downtown districts across the state. The Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant, launched today, will provide $250,000 in total funding to support high-quality, creative signage projects for retail and commercial businesses. The SIGNS…

Alpha and Beta in Mutual Funds: Risk & Return Explained

While researching investments like stocks and mutual funds, you’ve probably come across terms like alpha and beta. These two measurements are among the many essential factors that help investors understand the risk and performance related to an investment, so it’s important for investors to learn how they can use them to their advantage.  Alpha is…

Buboy Villar on financial support to kids with ex Angillyn Gorens

(From left) Buboy Villar and Angillyn Gorens. Images: Screengrab from YouTube/GMA Network, Facebook/Angillyn Gorens Even though Buboy Villar stressed that he is doing his best to provide financial support to his two children with ex-girlfriend Angillyn Gorens, Villar admitted that he has been struggling to fulfill his required amount due to financial-related concerns. Villar revealed…

10 things to know about the 2025 men’s Final Four ahead of NCAA tournament semifinals

One of the most anticipated Final Fours in some time will top-off Saturday night in San Antonio with an SEC battle between Florida and Auburn followed up by the nightcap between Duke and Houston. Before the action gets going inside the Alamodome, here are 10 things you need to know about this year’s semifinals and…

Buffett’s Warning as Stocks Plunge: ‘The Light Can at Any Time Go From Green to Red’

The S&P 500 descends into correction territory following President Trump‘s tariff declarations. What Happened: Stock prices plummeted in response to President Trump’s sweeping 10% tariffs on all U.S. trading partners announced the day before. This move has sparked concerns over a potential trade war and heightened inflation, both of which could steer the U.S. towards an economic…

Kanlaon Volcano spews ash twice, logs 12 quakes

Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash on February 28, 2025. (Screenshot of time-lapse footage of Phivolcs/Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volacano’s ash emission was recorded twice on Saturday on Negros Island, lasting 13 to 24 minutes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Sunday. According to Phivolcs, the two ash emission events lasted for 13…

Raleigh Opens Application Window for Building Up-fit Grant Program

The City of Raleigh has opened the fourth and final application window for its 2024–2025 Building Up-fit Grant program. The current cycle began on Thursday, April 3, and runs through Sunday, April 27. Award notifications are expected by Friday, May 16. The Building Up-fit Grant is a matching reimbursement initiative that assists small business owners…