Like many cities across the American West, the origins of Boulder, Colorado, can be traced back to the gleam of gold. In the winter of 1859, the town was settled by a group of prospectors hoping to strike it rich in the rivers and streams that stretch across the mountainous landscape. By 1877, a number
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Maria is a 90 year old, hardworking woman who raised four kids and some grandkids as well. She quit her humble work as a housecleaner when her husband fell ill. She stayed home to care for him. She also helped raise a grandson, when her son and his wife split up and left him to
In this article DD MMM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Just outside of Bangor, Maine — the hometown of renowned horror author Stephen King — more than 500 students, faculty and staff arrive at Hermon High School each day. But since November, they can no longer drink the water. All the fountains are taped
In this article JACK CELH TFII-CA UAL PRTS CZR LOVE FIVE SAIA DSKE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A man carrying a box leaves a Deutsche Bank office in London, Britain July 8, 2019. Simon Dawson | Reuters Despite the disruption from the pandemic, the services sector has continued to grow over the past
Djelics | E+ | Getty Images Richelle Brooks’ budget is already tight. She doesn’t know what she’s going to do when federal student loan payments resume in the fall. The single mother of two has seen all her expenses rise over the last few years amid high inflation. “I go grocery shopping and spend $300
A rarie estate in the Ortega Ranch neighborhood of Montecito makes the most of California’s sunny skies with wide-lens views of the Pacific Ocean that span the horizon. One of only 14 homes in the private enclave, the newly renovated home sits on about 5 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Quiet roads, access to a
Have you ever received a piece of news that instantly transported you into the future and changed the way you saw everything in the present? In mid-March, I was checking in with my wife by phone from a hotel room in Atlanta following the first completed day of my new job, and I could tell
People sit outdoors at the Petite Crevette Restaurant on June 05, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images During the Great Recession, consumers hunted for bargains, trading down to cheaper restaurants or picking the least expensive menu options. But today, as inflation puts pressure on their wallets, consumers
In this article VSCO LCID VEEV OKTA CRM AI PSTG CRWD PVH HRL CHWY NTAP DG BLUE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign is posted in front of a Dollar General store in Vallejo, California, March 17, 2022. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday. Dollar
The Ohio Cup Trophy on top of a Bally Sports logo prior to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Kubas | Diamond Images | Getty Images Diamond Sports, the owner of regional sports networks, was ordered this week by a bankruptcy
In this article FDS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A view of a Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon logo seen at one of their stores. Alex Tai | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in early morning trading. MongoDB — The data developer platform stock surged 27% after the company issued
In this article NRG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Vm | E+ | Getty Images Company: NRG Energy (NRG) Business: NRG Energy is an integrated power company involved in producing and selling electricity and related products and services to residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers. It generates electricity using natural gas, coal, oil, solar,
A software and robotics machine called mGripAI from Massachusetts-based Soft Robotics sorts artifical pieces of chicken into trays for packaging at an automation conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation in Detroit. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — The automotive and logistics industries are no strangers to robots. They’re among the most heavily invested
A major ETF firm provider is betting the artificial intelligence boom is just starting. Roundhill Investments launched the Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) less than 20 days ago. It’s the first-ever exchange-traded fund designed to track companies involved in generative AI and other related technologies. “These companies, we believe, are not just a fad.
You might think it’s worth sacrificing vacations, family time and sleep for your career — especially if it leads to a raise or promotion. It’ll also make you a lot unhappier, says former U.S. president Barack Obama. “What you want is a balance,” Obama told LinkedIn News‘ “This Is Working” podcast on Thursday. “Young people
In this article ABI-BE BUD TGT KSS VFC TAP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pride Month merchandise is displayed at a Target store on May 31, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Even before Pride month was underway, it seems as if it was open season on companies celebrating the
Pixdeluxe | E+ | Getty Images Retirement savers who withdrew money from their accounts in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic may have just days or weeks left to repay those funds and reap the tax benefits. The CARES Act — a federal relief law passed in March 2020 — allowed savers to pull
Pop superstar Taylor Swift, who is currently on her Eras Tour, has been making headlines for her sold-out stadiums and astronomically high ticket prices. It’s said she could rake in up to $1.5 billion from the tour alone. It comes as no surprise, then, that the pop star’s former home on Cornelia Street in New
The May 2023 jobs report may give the Federal Reserve another reason to pause on interest rate hikes and another reason new graduates should not burst into the interview room asking for a big raise and remote work. Workers may have a harder time getting the pay and perks they saw just last year. Worker
Shipping containers are seen at a terminal inside the Port of Oakland. Carlos Barria | Reuters West Coast ports are shutting down as union workers “no show” after a breakdown in negotiations with port management. The Port of Oakland was shut down Friday morning due to insufficient labor for terminal operations, a stoppage that is