A European region shut down swathes of its economy after Russian gas stopped flowing from Ukraine
Industrial production in Transnistria has all but shut down, a government official said. A breakaway region of Europe has been forced to halt almost all industrial production after Ukraine ended the transit of Russian gas through its territory. “All industrial enterprises are idle, with the exception of those engaged in food production — that is,…
Player 001 is the most important competitor in ‘Squid Game’ seasons 1 and 2. What to know about the latest character to wear the number.
Lee Byung-hun as Player 001 in “Squid Game” season two. Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Squid Game” seasons one and two. In season two of Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game,” lead character Seong Gi-hun is betrayed again by Player 001. The first season became streamer’s most-watched show of all time and helped spark global interest in…
5 choices to make with your money today you’ll be happy you did in 6 months
Start investing in your child’s future with Fabric by Gerber Life’s new UGMA custodial account for kids. There are choices you can make right now that will financially prepare you for coming months. Not only will these moves get you on track financially, but they will also create financial stability and a solid foundation for…
I have 2 options to finally pay off my pandemic debt, so I asked a financial planner how to choose
The author, Jen Glantz. I run a business in the wedding industry. During the pandemic, I quickly lost clients and potential new opportunities when everything shut down. To help keep my business afloat and pay my bills, I started taking on debt with the hopes of paying it off as soon as possible. But as…
Mark Zuckerberg preps for Trump 2.0 by boosting an in-house Republican
Joel Kaplan has been working for Mark Zuckerberg at Meta for years — here he is with Zuckerberg after visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018. Now, he is going to be Zuckerberg’s top policy executive. Seeya, Europe. Hello again, Washington. Trump’s Washington, that is. That’s the way many people are interpreting a shake-up at…
German power prices turn negative as supply outpaces demand amid expansion in renewables
Sheep graze between the panels of a solar park in Germany German power prices briefly fell into negative territory early on Thursday, extending a trend being seen throughout countries in Europe as a jump in renewable power generation causes energy supply to outpace demand. Intraday power prices in Germany fell below zero for four hours…
Investors should brace for a correction as 2025 kicks off after multiple ‘sell’ signals flash, chart master says
A correction in the stock market is looming in the early days of 2025, a note from Fairlead Strategies said this week. The technical-focused research firm led by Katie Stockton said in a Wednesday note that a continued sell-off in the S&P 500 is likely over the next few weeks. The index flashed new intermediate-term…
We loved living in the DC area but moved to the Pittsburgh suburbs so we could finally save money and buy a house
Our neighbors in Pittsburgh have been welcoming and friendly so far Although we grew up in Pennsylvania, my husband and I spent nearly 20 years building our lives in the Washington, DC, area. We loved it and thought we’d live there forever, but our plans changed when we got married in 2021 and started looking…
My government contracting company benefits from funds for disadvantaged small businesses. I’m bracing for change ahead of DOGE.
Taelor Salmon is a government contracting business owner who is bracing for change ahead of DOGE This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 32-year-old Taelor Salmon, the CEO of TJS Group. Her employment and identity have been verified by B-17. This story has been edited for length and clarity. I’m the CEO of…
