TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.
During UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to Addis Ababa, British investor Gridworks signed landmark agreements to develop two major transmission projects. The deals, part of a broader UK strategy linking economic development with migration management, mark Ethiopia's first public-private partnerships in its power transmission sector.
For many Americans, the dream of homeownership is masking a harsh financial reality. Experts warn that being 'house poor'—where housing costs consume an unsustainable portion of income—is a growing, often unnoticed, threat to financial health and personal well-being.
A massive document release related to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked outrage after failing to protect dozens of victims, publishing names and nude photos despite court-ordered redactions. The disclosure raises serious questions about procedural failures and victim protection.
Nine men face prosecution for one of Nigeria's deadliest rural attacks in recent years, as authorities seek to demonstrate action on persistent security crises in the volatile Middle Belt region.
A House panel is set to vote on referring Bill and Hillary Clinton to the Justice Department for contempt of Congress, escalating a long-running investigation into their connections to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Fueled by new funding and AI-powered tools, the Internal Revenue Service is intensifying its scrutiny of gig economy and freelance income, making even small earnings reportable. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
Freshly released documents from the Epstein files include a 2009 email from Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, congratulating the convicted sex offender on the birth of a child—a claim that revives long-standing speculation about a potential secret heir to his fortune.
Authorities in Pima County are conducting an extensive search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing from her Tucson-area home under circumstances described as 'very concerning.'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' oral film drug designed to treat severe allergic reactions, the company announced Monday, delaying a potential new option for millions at risk.
A Dominus and Cheyne Capital partnership wins City of London approval to convert the Grade II-listed Ibex House into a 382-room hotel, slated for a late 2028 opening, complete with a hospitality academy and restored pub.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
Despite a brutal 50% share price plunge over three months, Reitar Logtech Holdings (NASDAQ:RITR) exhibits underlying financial resilience. While its Return on Equity appears weak, the company's aggressive reinvestment strategy has fueled a remarkable 26% net income growth over five years, starkly outperforming its struggling industry. This analysis delves into the disconnect between short-term market sentiment and the firm's long-term operational engine.
The aunt and cousin of Mexico's Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado, were fatally shot in their Colima home. Authorities later killed three suspects in a confrontation, highlighting the persistent violence plaguing the region.
Millions rely on Medicare, yet common misunderstandings about its coverage rules and costs can lead to significant financial shocks in retirement. We clarify three critical areas where assumptions often prove wrong.
Despite posting impressive revenue and subscriber growth in 2025, Netflix faces a critical headwind: its share of viewer engagement is growing at a fraction of the overall streaming market's pace, signaling intensified competition for attention.
Iranian authorities announced the arrest of four foreigners allegedly involved in last month's widespread unrest, seizing homemade explosives in the operation as the government continues to blame external actors for domestic turmoil.
A Minnesota judge has freed five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father from federal custody, but their asylum case—and a heated national debate over immigration enforcement—rages on.
A look back at 2016's recurring bills reveals a stark financial truth: small, consistent savings on expenses like cable, cell plans, or insurance, when invested, could have yielded a significant nest egg by today.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
