Oscar ceremony doesn’t shy away from important issues
By Tim Rosenberger The big question on everybody’s lips before Sunday night’s ABC telecast of the 88th Academy Awards ceremony at LA’s Dolby Theatre was
Leading air-filter maker faces headwinds from strong dollar
By Siri Bulusu Donaldson Company, Inc. reported softer than expected second quarter earnings Tuesday, citing “stagnant” marketplace conditions and pressure from the strong U.S. dollar.
Hillary Clinton’s final rallying cry in South Carolina
By Caroline Kenny COLUMBIA, S.C.–Just 12 hours before the polls opened in South Carolina, Hillary Clinton was joined on stage by her husband, former President Bill
Olympic golf may need mulligan with local audiences
By Peter Dawson The city of Chicago was well-represented the last time golf was a featured sport in the Summer Olympics. Just four years before
U.S. manufacturing contracts again but may be on the verge of a rebound
BY H. Will Racke The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again in February — but showed signs of future renewed strength due to improving production and
Medical marijuana has potential to reduce Puerto Rico’s debt
By Hannah Rank Puerto Rico is about to welcome medical marijuana to the island. The action, by executive order, could have potential economic benefits for
Dollar Tree earnings miss despite Family Dollar lift
By Harvard Zhang Dollar Tree Inc. posted worse-than-expected fourth quarter profits despite positive results — and surging sales numbers – from its recent acquisition of
Construction spending rise tops expectations
By Kaitlin Schuler Spending on construction in the United States rose by the largest amount in eight months in January, with growth in nonresidential projects
Parents’ epic road trip following star Wildcat nears last stop
By Michelle R. Martinelli Bruce and Mary Alice Lyon enjoyed their holidays in an unconventional way. They spent Thanksgiving at a basketball tournament in Texas
Chinese artist Xu Bing on inspiration, creativity and the future of art
By Jenny G. Zhang What is the source of inspiration? According to acclaimed Chinese artist Xu Bing, the answer is all around us. “Our creations
AutoZone Inc. hits gas pedal on earnings journey
By Steven Porter AutoZone Inc., the leading retailer of replacement car parts, posted better-than-expected earnings Tuesday, reaping the benefit for higher profit margins on its
For sharks, fish are friends, not (always) food
By Kathleen Ferraro Sharks strike fear with their reputation as man-eaters. But coral reef sharks are light eaters with no taste for human fare, new