NORTH Performance, a supplement company co-founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Masi Reynolds, has launched pre-orders following increased consumer interest sparked by actor Scott Eastwood's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. The company distinguishes itself by structuring celebrity and athlete promoters as equity-holding co-owners rather than paid endorsers. The co-owners collectively command over 100 million social media […]
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EBONY Unveils 2026 Power 100 With Jesse Collins Entertainment Partnership
EBONY magazine has announced a partnership with Emmy-winning production company Jesse Collins Entertainment to oversee the 2026 Power 100 celebration, signaling both continuity and transformation for the legendary publication's signature honors program. For over eight decades, EBONY has served as a definitive archive of Black achievement and a cultural mirror. The Power 100 list has […]
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Physical Therapy Expert Outlines Fall Prevention Strategies for Buffalo Seniors
Falls among older Americans are largely preventable, yet millions experience them annually, resulting in fractures, hospitalizations and cognitive decline. Buffalo's seniors face heightened risk during winter months when ice and snow create hazards, but evidence-based interventions can meaningfully reduce incidents and help older adults maintain independence. Physical therapy expert Nicole Swiatek, DPT, BSMS, FAAOMPT, at […]
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Celebrity chefs, mixologists headline Atlanta’s PeachFest 2026
Underground Atlanta will transform into a peach-scented celebration on July 12 as PeachFest returns for its 12th year, showcasing over 50 chefs, mixologists and culinary personalities celebrating Georgia's iconic fruit and the region's evolving food culture. The timing coincides with FIFA World Cup 2026 activities in Atlanta, offering international visitors and locals a taste of […]
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Retiree with $2 million worries about long-term care costs
An 89-year-old retiree who began retirement with $3 million and now has $2 million remaining faces uncertainty about how to cover potential long-term care expenses. Even as normal spending needs are met, a long-term care event could strain any retirement budget.
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Insurance giant plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs using AI
Allianz Partners plans to eliminate between 1,500 and 1,800 positions from its workforce of nearly 23,000 employees as the insurance company turns to artificial intelligence. The cuts would represent approximately 6.5% to 7.8% of the company's total workforce.
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Low-volatility stocks emerge as potential hedge against summer selloff
Low-volatility stocks are gaining attention after a prolonged period of underperformance. The market's biggest laggards in recent years are drawing renewed interest from investors seeking a cushion against potential summer market declines. Analysts say these defensive stocks could provide protection if the broader market experiences a significant pullback in coming months.
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Chattanooga conductor fired for unsolicited patriotic remarks to passengers
A part-time conductor at Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain Incline Railway was terminated this week following a July 4th incident, after video showed him making unsolicited patriotic statements to passengers. Jack Peterson, a seasonal employee, was fired by the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) after telling riders on the historic funicular railway: "To the very, very […]
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IRS Makes It Easier for Taxpayers to Avoid Penalties for Mistakes
The Internal Revenue Service has made changes that advocates say represent a significant victory for taxpayers who make honest errors on their returns. The IRS modification is aimed at reducing penalties for taxpayers who fail to pay the correct amount of tax or miss filing deadlines, according to agency insiders who described the move as […]
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Rising Iran tensions could hurt airlines, homebuilders more than oil companies
Wall Street expects President Donald Trump's declaration that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and homebuilders more than it will help oil companies. Higher gas prices aren't the only way rising tensions with Iran will hit home for American consumers and businesses.