Monthly Archives: January, 2026

Loose Wire on Containership Led to Fatal Key Bridge Collapse

The NTSB reported that a single loose wire on the 984-foot containership Dali caused an electrical blackout, leading the vessel to lose propulsion and...

Education, Health, and Hospitality Lead U.S. Hiring Growth

Hiring at U.S. companies picked up modestly in December, with private-sector payrolls rising by 41,000, according to ADP Research. Gains were led by education,...

Your Survival Guy’s Weather and Ski Outlook? Variable

Happy New Year. Your Survival Guy’s New Year's weather and ski outlook? Variable. As always, good or bad weather has a say in how...

US Moves to Cut Foreign Uranium Dependence With $2.7B Plan

The US Department of Energy announced a $2.7 billion investment to expand domestic uranium enrichment over the next decade, aiming to strengthen energy security...

Fusion Reactors Reach New Heights Thanks to Tungsten Walls

Tungsten is emerging as a crucial material for next-generation fusion reactors due to its ability to withstand extreme heat and reduce fuel retention, reports...

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Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees,...

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Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

Thank You Mr. Johnson

Yesterday, Edward “Ned” Johnson announced he is stepping down...

USDA Boosts Beef Producers With $11.6 Million in Grants

USDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Stocks with the Highest Prospective Returns

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“Besieged” by Variable Annuity Cases

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America’s Annual Trade Surplus from 1870 to 1970

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