While customers see the final performance, restaurateurs navigate a relentless backstage of razor-thin margins, staffing crises, and external pressures. Insights from operators across the globe reveal the complex reality behind a full dining room.
As tax season opens, the U.S. Treasury Department forecasts significantly larger refunds for the majority of American households, citing recent tax code changes including enhanced child credits and a doubled standard deduction.
A middle school art teacher in southern France is fighting for her life after being stabbed multiple times by a teenage pupil during a lesson, reigniting national debates on school safety and youth violence.
Facing steep aid cuts, the World Health Organization launches a scaled-back $1 billion emergency appeal for 2026 to sustain essential health services across Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and other crisis zones, warning that underfunding risks severe global consequences.
A food hall waffle shop manager is at a crossroads after being offered the chance to buy the business they run for $65,000. While the owner touts steady profits and a 'low-maintenance' operation, the deal raises tough questions about hidden liabilities and the true motives behind the sale.
Eaton Corporation posts solid fourth-quarter results but tempers 2026 earnings expectations, even as it deepens its strategic partnership with Flexnode to capitalize on the booming AI data center infrastructure market.
Moderna forges a key partnership with Recordati to advance a therapy for propionic acidemia, while appointing a new Chief Development Officer as part of its strategic expansion beyond its COVID-19 vaccine roots.
The PNC Foundation's $2 million grant to Pittsburgh for new snowplows underscores the regional banking giant's deep community ties. Analysts see the move as a strategic play to bolster local infrastructure and public safety, offering investors a lens into the bank's long-term stakeholder engagement beyond the balance sheet.
Darden Restaurants is winding down its Bahama Breeze brand, closing 14 locations and converting another 14 to other concepts within its portfolio, as the casual dining sector continues to face significant headwinds.
Shares of Richtech Robotics (RR) edged higher while options traders displayed a mixed but leaning-bullish stance, with a notable increase in demand for downside protection as the company's crucial earnings report approaches.
In a landmark shift, every vehicle on Consumer Reports' 2026 '10 Best' list is either a hybrid or fully electric, underscoring a decisive move toward electrification in the mainstream auto market.
A veteran Ohio mail carrier's social media post highlighting extreme winter working conditions led to his suspension, igniting a national conversation on employee safety and the legal tightrope of criticizing employers online.
A new Federal Reserve analysis reveals a deepening economic divide, with high-income and college-educated Americans significantly outpacing the spending of lower-income households since 2023, highlighting a 'K-shaped' recovery that fuels public economic anxiety.
As 2026 contribution limits are set, we analyze the potential ten-year outcome of a single year's maximum 401(k) investment, illustrating the power of compound growth for retirement savers.
As Europe's industrial decarbonization push intensifies, major offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are moving from blueprint to reality. From the North Sea to the Mediterranean, new infrastructure is taking shape, setting the stage for critical discussions at the upcoming DECARBON 2026 congress in Austria.
While Health Savings Accounts offer a powerful triple tax advantage, a common withdrawal habit is undermining their long-term potential for millions of savers.
PayPal's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years after issuing a disappointing profit forecast for 2026 and reporting fourth-quarter results that fell short of expectations, alongside the appointment of a new CEO.
The German federal government has acquired a 25.1% stake in transmission system operator TenneT Germany for €3.3 billion, marking a significant step in securing funding for the massive grid expansion required by the nation's shift to renewable energy.
As global trust in U.S. leadership wavers, a deeper crisis of economic mobility threatens the American Dream. The path forward may lie not in more capitalism, but in cultivating a new breed of capitalists who share prosperity.
A U.S.-flagged oil tanker was hailed and threatened with boarding by Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboats in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security reports, escalating regional tensions just days before anticipated diplomatic talks.
