NBC Olympics 2024 playbook has so far paid off

Mike Tirico is seen on the set of NBCUniversal Paris 2024 Olympics coverage on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. Kristy Sparow | Getty Images Comcast’s NBCUniversal has a longstanding bet on the Olympics, but this summer the company threw all of its resources at the Games in a bid to grab more viewership — […]
Beer-making beyond planet Earth: How space-age technology could shape the industry

A new study from the University of Florida explores the effects of a microgravity environment on the beer-production process
‘I was heartbroken’: My friend set up a $5,000 GoFundMe for veterinary bills after her cat died. I want to donate $200. Is it better to do so anonymously?

“She tried desperately to save her companion, and the vet did everything they could but it was hopeless.”
401(k) millionaires hit a record high — and it seems this ‘slacker’ generation is finally getting its act together

The trick: Starting early and contributing “consistently”
Cannabis industry targets luxury consumers in New York

The Travel Agency on Fifth Avenue in New York Cityis an adult-use recreational marijuana dispensary. Courtesy: The Travel Agency Cannabis consumption has turned a corner — and now it’s on Fifth Avenue. Shoppers walking along the iconic New York stretch of retailers can pick up jewels from Cartier and new threads from Saks, as well […]
College has to offer a better return on investment than students are getting

America’s universities need a reality check — and American business could provide it.
A look at the behind-the-scenes business of Hollywood studio lot tours

The Hollywood sign is viewed during a clearing storm. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images For over 100 years, Hollywood has transported audiences to worlds outside their own, from the slick streets of New York City to the yellow bricks of Oz. Hundreds of acres of land in Los Angeles are dedicated […]
My $2 million inheritance is sitting in cash — and I have no idea where to start

A sudden windfall can cause all sorts of problems if you aren’t ready for it.
I give my mother’s ailing next-door neighbor $500 a month. She agreed to sell me her house, although she’ll continue to live there. Is this a good plan?

“She has a next-door neighbor who is 72 and disabled, and has even more serious problems.”
CrowdStrike’s stock nabs an upgrade: ‘The bad news is behind us’

The cybersecurity company’s shares rallied Friday to cap off a strong August that saw them place among the biggest S&P 500 gainers.



