By Sharon Kennedy Wynne From Tampa Bay Times TAMPA, Fla. — If you still are uneasy about getting on an airplane or a cruise ship (or paying the high prices), it may be time for a Florida staycation. Two recently updated travel books — “Visiting Small-Town Florida” and “100 Things to Do in Tampa Bay…
The Real Difference Between a Personal and Business Credit Card
By Jared Hecht If you’re a business owner, there are dozens of reasons to have a credit card. For one thing, they are a great way to keep track of all your business expenses in one place. They also offer opportunities to earn points or rewards on purchases you would make anyway. Not to mention, they…
Boris Johnson Urged to Help Free British Fighters Captured in Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to help free two British nationals who were captured by Russia when fighting in Mariupol. The family of Aiden Aslin said they hope Johnson will help and have something “sorted out” so the 28-year-old and his fellow Briton, 48-year-old Shaun Pinner, can be returned to their families….
Oil Rebounds on China Demand Concerns in See-Saw Trading
April 26, 2022
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LONDON—Oil prices rose modestly in volatile trading on Tuesday as the market weighed concerns over Russian supply and Chinese demand. Brent crude futures were up 41 cents, or 0.4 percent, at $102.73 a barrel at 1117 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate contracts were up 18 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $98.72 per barrel. Both…
Shares Fragile, Dollar Soars on Growth Scare and Fed Bets
MILAN—World shares steadied on Tuesday after a late revival on Wall Street, although global growth fears stoked by China’s COVID-19 curbs and fears of aggressive Fed tightening sapped risk appetite, lifting the dollar to new two-year highs. The MSCI world equity index was up 0.2 percent from six-week lows at 1117 GMT, helped by a…
Elon Musk Reveals More Details of His Plans for Twitter After Buyout
Elon Musk revealed more details of what he has in mind for changes at Twitter after it was confirmed that the company had accepted his buyout offer, with the tech mogul’s plans including new features and ways to enhance trust in the platform. Twitter’s board of directors said on April 25 that it had approved…
Economist Nouriel Roubini Warns of ‘Growing Stagflationary Storm’
Economist Nouriel Roubini has warned that advanced economies and emerging markets are facing a “growing stagflationary storm” following a string of aggregate supply shocks and rising costs. Stagflation is a period marked by both rising inflation and increasing unemployment, something the United States has not experienced since 1980. Writing in The Guardian, Roubini, a professor of economics and international business…
Small Businesses Fighting to Stay Afloat Amid High Inflation
Inflation has reached levels not seen in 40 years, placing a strain on household budgets as well as small businesses across the country. According to a new poll of more than 500 small businesses, six out of ten company owners in the United States fear that inflation will force them out of business. The survey…
7 Top Reasons to Try Acupuncture
April 26, 2022
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Will a time-tested intervention such as acupuncture point your health in the right direction, or is it a useless stab at well-being? A centuries-old practice that takes off from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been widely studied for its potential against chronic pain. In one of the largest studies to date, a meta-analysis involving almost…
How Did an 8-Year-Old Sell 32,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies?
By Gene Marks Meet Lilly Bumpus. Lilly is eight years old. And she’s sold more than 32,000 boxes of Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Do-si-dos, and S’mores in one year. No, this is not a joke. Lilly holds the single season record for selling Girl Scout cookies. Did I forget to mention she’s eight years old? “She…
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