The tantalizing promise of a ‘point of return’
This year took a whole new tack. The 2026 Emissions Gap Report is called The point of return. And the cover showcases a puzzling trajectory for humanity and the world at...
Winter 2026 Heating Oil Prices May Rise 21 Percent
If your home runs on heating oil, this winter’s bill could be a steep one. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects households...
The Most Tax-Efficient Ways to Leave Investments to Your Children
By Jeff Reeves From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAs the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. But when it...
Dollar General Overcharged Shoppers, FTC and States Allege in Lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation, alleging the company charged shoppers more than...
Hike or Pause? Federal Reserve Kicks Off October Policy Meeting
The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting on Oct. 27 as officials weigh persistent inflation pressures against signs of a cooling labor...
Wainwright fire tests whether military protocols have kept up with a changing climate
John Vaillant, author of the Pulitzer-nominated Fire Weather, thinks protocols are out of date, and has previously warned senior military leaders as much....
Full unofficial tally shows Albertans rejected 4 of 9 referendum questions, plus separation
The tally is still unofficial but shows a clear majority opposed all questions regarding seeking constitutional amendments.
