The US oil boom shows no signs of stopping as shale execs say they’ll ramp up spending in 2025
The US oil industry boom looks set to continue, as a majority of shale executives say they plan to increase their spending in the next year, according to a new survey from the Dallas Federal Reserve. The Dallas Fed Energy Survey — a quarterly survey of oil and gas firms across Texas, southern New Mexico,…
The Mediterranean diet was rated the healthiest way to eat in 2025. Here’s how to know what diet is best for you.
Mediterranean-style diets full of legumes, whole grains, olive oil, and veggies reign supreme for healthy eating. The Mediterranean diet has been named the healthiest way to eat for the eighth year in a row. Based on traditions in countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey, the eating style swept the top spot in 12 categories (out…
I worried about who would care for my child with significant medical needs. I gave her 3 siblings to help when I’m gone.
The author had three more kids after her first daughter was born with significant medical needs. I always wanted children but never imagined having a big family. I assumed, wrongly, that I would have two happy and healthy kids. Kids who would keep me up at night worrying about mundane, average concerns like whether they…
The US surgeon general says alcohol causes cancer — and needs a warning label like cigarettes
The US surgeon general has warned of the risks of alcohol in a new report. The US Surgeon General wants to see cancer warnings on wine, beer, and spirits. Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, but less than half of Americans recognize it as a risk factor, Dr. Vivek Murthy said in an advisory…
Stock market today: Indexes bounce back as investors aim to end 5-day losing streak
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 24, 2020. US stocks jumped on Friday as investors aimed to end a five-day losing streak and post their first daily gain of 2025. Putting pressure on stocks over the past week has…
Russia is shifting military gear from Syria to Libya after the fall of Assad, Ukraine says
An aerial view of the Syrian port city of Tartus as of mid-December 2024. Russian ships are preparing to transport military equipment from a naval base in Syria to Libya after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Defense Intelligence of Ukraine wrote on Telegram on Friday that two cargo…
Ryan Serhant founded two apps that didn’t take off but raised $45 million to help fund his third. Here’s what he did differently.
Ryan Serhant believes his new app will make day-to-day work easier for real estate agents. Despite Ryan Serhant’s stand-out 2024, he hasn’t escaped failure. In fact, after attempting to create two apps that ultimately faltered, he’s onto his third — raising millions to help catapult it to success. In December 2024, the real estate mogul…
An expert in the risks of alcohol drank heavily for years. His ‘dry by default’ rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.
Richard Piper, before and after he started drinking less alcohol. This story was originally published in November 2024. On January 3, 2025, the US surgeon general said drinking alcohol was a leading risk factor for developing cancer. He recommended updating warning labels on beverages and adjusting the consumption levels health officials suggest. At 52, Richard…
JetBlue slapped with unprecedented $2 million fine over flight delays. You could get a cut.
JetBlue was fined by the US Department of Transportation for chronically delayed flights. JetBlue Airways was fined $2 million by the Department of Transportation, the agency said Friday, for operating chronically delayed flights. The first-of-its-kind penalty follows a DOT investigation that found JetBlue promised its customers unrealistic schedules that did not reflect actual flight departure…
