This Sept. 19, 2014 file photo shows retail mogul Leslie Wexner, at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. Wexner is severing his last ties with the retail empire that he founded in 1963. Jay LaPrete | AP A congressional deposition of Leslie Wexner, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s closest known associates and top … Read more
Does sports experience make for a great politician? From a sports announcer to a football coach and NFL kicker, some seem to exploit the connection. Comedian Greg Schwem says he’ll get on the bandwagon and become a pickleball politician. Despite Chicago’s brutally cold winter, I have managed to indulge my love of sports by hitting … Read more
Meta CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court ahead of the social media trial tasked to determine whether social media giants deliberately designed their platforms to be addictive to children, in Los Angeles, on Feb. 18, 2026. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg walked into … Read more
Credit: MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE A Good Samaritan said he thanked the Good Lord that he was close at hand when a mother, driving with her kids, suffered a seizure and hurtled off the road into a canal. What started as a calm Sunday drive turned into anything but when a glance into his review … Read more
Walmart CEO John Furner, left, and Target CEO Michael Fiddelke. Walmart (L) | Getty Images (R) When Walmart and Target report holiday earnings this quarter, investors may quickly brush off those results. Instead, they will likely focus more on the two big-box retailers’ futures under new CEOs and the outlook for U.S. consumers in 2026. … Read more
A mixed-species section of the Green Great Wall – Credit: 中国新闻网 CC 3.0. BY China’s multi-decade long, successful effort to plant a ring of trees around one of the world’s most hostile deserts has sprouted an unexpected benefit to humanity. Along with protecting the nation’s grasslands and agriculture from the spreading sands of the dismal … Read more
For a warm, soothing soup, bursting with healthy and delicious ingredients, try the Dilled Fennel, Potato and Spinach Soup recipe, from Diane Rossen Worthington of Seriously Simple. I’ve been making lots of soups lately, because that’s what is comforting in these cool months. Nothing feels better than a tasty bowl of pureed vegetable soup to … Read more
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates dropped last week to the lowest level in a month, prompting more current borrowers to seek savings in a refinance. While lower rates didn’t give potential buyers much … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures were higher on Wednesday, led by tech, as traders awaited the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting. Futures tied to the Dow Jones … Read more
Choosing the right colors to match your sage green bedding can make a big difference in how your room feels. By choosing colors that complement the green color, you can create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere in your bedroom. Whether you prefer neutral tones or want to add a pop of color, there are plenty … Read more