In the mood for a smoke? If you’re in the Empire State, it’s going to cost you. As of September 1, New York State has the highest cigarette tax in the country. The cigarette tax has increased by $1.00 per pack of 20 cigarettes, from $4.35 to $5.35. That brings a pack of cigarettes to
Taylor Swift performs onstage during her The Eras Tour at Lumen Field in Seattle, July 22, 2023. Mat Hayward/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Taylor Swift is already a superstar. Now, she’s about to put up superhero-style numbers at movie theaters. Days after the pop icon announced her Eras Tour concert film would
Drazen Zigic | Istock | Getty Images It’s the end of an era for student loan borrowers. After a three-year reprieve, interest began accruing again on federal education debt as of Sept. 1. In October, millions of borrowers will make their first student loan payment since before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The pause on student
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Experts have been pointing to a coming downturn for the U.S. economy. The question was when. Now, however, some firms and experts are walking back those predictions, calling into question the validity of once-trusted recession indicator known as the yield curve inversion. “While it is true that the yield
People celebrate the GitLab initial public offering at the Nasdaq, Oct. 14, 2021. Source: Nasdaq Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Zscaler — The cloud security stock slipped 1% even after a better-than-expected report for its fiscal fourth quarter and strong current-quarter guidance. Zscaler reported adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share
In a long-awaited and highly controversial decision, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed that nursing homes provide at least three hours of staff time daily for every patient or resident. Would it meaningfully improve care at nursing facilities? Not by much. The rule would require facilities to provide enough staff
In recent studies, we’ve analyzed and examined the richest cities in other Deep South states, like Mississippi and Georgia. Here, we’re going to take a look at the richest cities in their mutual neighbor, Alabama. Although the median household income in Alabama — $54,943 — is close to $14,000 less than the median household income
It’s official: The turf war is on. That’s the takeaway from the report on international taxation from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, released August 8. The report was prepared in response to a resolution approved by the U.N. General Assembly last year. Curiously, the report is styled as an “advance unedited version,” suggesting that it’s something
In this article ILMN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A building on the campus at the world headquarters of Illumina is shown in San Diego, California, Sept. 1, 2021. Mike Blake | Reuters Illumina‘s board on Tuesday named Jacob Thaysen the DNA sequencing company’s new CEO as it tries to rebound from a grinding
After bottoming out below 3% in January 2021, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage now sits above 7% — which is just too high for many homeowners to consider selling. At today’s rates, most homeowners would need to finance a new home at a higher rate than the rate they currently hold, adding
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Tuesday that the recent round of strong economic data will buy the central bank some time as it decides whether additional interest rate hikes are needed to control inflation. “That was a hell of a good week of data we got last week, and the key thing out if
I’ve had clients snap photos of resort features on their phones to share in project planning meetings when they experience a new amenity that feels both amazing and achievable. Saunas and steam showers fit that description, and are among the amenities sought by an increasing number of wellness-focused homeowners. I reached out to three professionals
When privacy is a priority, there are certain enclaves where high-net-worth individuals congregate. In Ontario’s greater Toronto area, a stretch of Forest Ridge in Richmond Hill fills the bill. The large estate homes there, sheltered by 200-year-old trees, attract the likes of corporate CEOs and NHL hockey players. “It is in a well-established sanctuary of
In this article DIS CHTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT SportsCenter at ESPN Headquarters. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Cable giant Charter Communications and Disney are in a battle over contract fees that has left millions of people without access to U.S. Open and potentially “Monday Night Football,” with
Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Winter/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images To quote Taylor Swift, “It’s a cruel summer” — especially for some consumers falling prey to common scams. Swift fans eager to buy tickets may
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, left, and Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos. Getty Images An Amazon shareholder lawsuit says the company snubbed SpaceX for valuable satellite launch contracts because of Jeff Bezos’ personal rivalry with Elon Musk, who has taunted his fellow billionaire’s
Yearning for a good night’s sleep? Join the club. Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. People are turning to the internet to learn about bedtime routines, sleep positions and to understand — “Why am I so tired all the time?” —
In this article WBA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Rosalind “Roz” Brewer Jason Redmond | Afp | Getty Images Walgreens Boots Alliance said Friday that Roz Brewer had stepped down as the company’s chief executive. She also left the company’s board, effective Thursday. The decision was mutual, according to a news release. Brewer and
In this article CNK AMC CMCSA WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in 20th Century Studio’s “A Haunting in Venice.” Disney | 20th Century Studios Time to pair that pumpkin spice latte with some popcorn. Spooky movie season is officially here. Starting Friday, movie theaters will have a steady
Gary Burchell | Getty Images More couples are becoming homeowners before tying the knot. Unmarried couples make up 18% of all first-time homebuyers, up from just 4% in 1985, according to a 2022 report by the National Association of Realtors. The organization mailed out a survey in July 2022 and received a total of 4,854