Berkshire Hathaway’s cash fortress tops $300 billion as Buffett sells more stock, freezes buybacks

The Omaha-based conglomerate saw its cash fortress swell to a record $325.2 billion by the end of September.

How the United States is celebrating the Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration that honors the dead. Many of the traditions honoring the holiday come from Latin America, but these days,…

New film tackles the development of IVF

IVF has become a key issue on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, with Democrats vowing to protect it and Senate Republicans voting to block a bill that…

Saturday Sessions: Hippo Campus performs “Everything At Once”

The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after…

Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls

More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.

Britain’s Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades

The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several…

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine

Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ’s Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC’s Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and…

Some consumers say a kratom drink’s marketing led to an addiction

Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink “Feel Free Classic,” after she sought an alcohol alternative.

He thought he was in perfect health. An advanced scan showed otherwise

Cardiac CT angiograms take detailed images of the heart and can show dangerous blockages in a person’s arteries.