Ogata Kōrin: The Artistic Innovator Famed for His Folding Screens

Ogata Kōrin created groundbreaking artworks in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries with his bold compositions, vivid colors, and simplified forms. His striking aesthetic sense still captivates art lovers today. A Squandered...

Business rates burden could impact London jobs

New analysis by leading property data provider, Search Acumen, shows that 16,780 properties across England above the rateable value of £500,000 will be affected by an increase to business rates if Chancellor Rachel Reeves goes through with planned...

Classic Fire + Life Safety appoints VP of business development

Classic Fire + Life Safety announced the hiring of David Budd as vice-president of strategic sales and business development. Budd brings more than 14 years of experience in sales and business development to his new role. “David’s expertise will be...

Experts warn Iowa businesses and consumers to stay alert as fraud tactics evolve

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Financial fraud is costing both individuals and businesses millions of dollars each year — and experts say the schemes are becoming harder to predict. From paper checks stolen out of mailboxes to text message scams that...

Small Businesses Fear Budget Announcements

1:00 AM 29th October 2025 business Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of Autumn Budget announcements that, in their view, would adversely impact their plans for growth – with rises to taxation and fuel duty topping the...

80% of low-income earners report a drop in earning in past three months - report

Chief Investment Officer at ICEA LION Group, Gerald Gondo/HANDOUT Nearly eight in ten Kenyans living in urban areas say their income has either stagnated or declined this year, underscoring the strain many households face amid rising living costs...

Legacy Leadership: How Energetic Alignment Builds a Sustainable Future

by Laura Morrice You’ve carried the vision for years. You’ve pushed through systems that told you to shrink, to fit the mould, to prove you belonged. And though the trophies and titles came, a subtle truth persisted: it still didn’t feel like...

At Lithium Summit, Arkansas’ opportunities and China’s challenges

Arkansas potentially has a “world-class resource” in its lithium deposits and is an attractive partner thanks to its welcoming attitude and established regulatory framework. Meanwhile, China enjoys a huge head start and controls the midstream...

How ingredient innovators are solving the salt reduction challenge

Sodium reduction has shifted from a regulatory target to a mainstream consumer expectation, as awareness of the links between high salt intake and heart disease deepens. However, salt serves a multifunctional purpose in food products — from taste...

Roadwork on West Pacific Avenue impacts local businesses

Mountain conditions can be especially harsh on public infrastructure, and any construction repairs or major improvement projects are often dependent on weather, rather than the rhythm of tourism in a seasonally driven economy. Roadwork on West...

‘Drive Less RI Challenge’ takes a different route

By MARA HAGEN Beacon Media Contributor Rhode Island is a small state, yet somehow the stretch of I-95 between Warwick and Providence at the end of a workday can make anyone feel like they’ve been in the car for a cross-country trip across the...

Who has qualified for the World Cup? Power rankings for 2026 tournament based on likelihood of each team winning

The 2026 World Cup is fast-approaching, and two teams that haven't yet qualified remain the ones for England to beat next summer. The Three Lions punched their ticket for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States with a 5-0 thrashing...

Naya Young upsets Thomas Scott to win Tampa City Council special election

Naya Young at WMNF in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 17, 2025. Credit: Ray Roa / Creative Loafing Tampa Bay One of Tampa’s most crowded single-seat elections is finally over, and Naya Young is headed for Tampa City Hall. The graduate of Middleton High...

Q&A: How speciality retailers are winning the holiday season with agility and AI

US retail sales were up 0.1 percent in April, with analysts expecting consumers are starting to pull back - Copyright AFP/File Jim WATSON How are independent retailers preparing for the holiday season and how is technology, especially AI, helping...

Dow, S&P 500 Close At Record Highs Ahead Of Fed Decision, Tech Stocks Lead Rally

Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 08:21 IST Global shares hit records as U.S. and China trade tensions ease, Microsoft and Nvidia surge, and investors await Federal Reserve and global central bank policy decisions. Wall StreetGlobal shares ascended...

LankaPak 2025: Celebration of creativity and testament to resilience

26th annual edition concludes successfully with multiple key events Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi says packaging should be seen as an investment for global success Proposals benefiting the sector have...

Podcast: Proven sales strategies to win more OCS and vending accounts

Bob Tullio: In September, I had an opportunity to speak at the Holiday House Technician Training and Equipment Sales Trade Show in Frisco, Texas. I led the first-ever sales track at that event. I’ve had plenty of experience in sales training. Back...

Crew Miami’s “Lunch & Learn” Unites Female Leaders Addressing Affordable Housing Challenges

Commercial Real Estate Women Miami (CREW Miami) hosted its October Lunch & Learn, Shaping Miami’s Future: Expert Solutions for Affordable Housing, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Coconut Grove. The discussion...

China's financial services empower tech innovations, injecting momentum to real economy: Financial Street Forum participants

The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 kicks off in Beijing, on October 27, 2025. Photo: Yin Yeping/GT Financial resources will focus on intelligent, green and integrated directions, support the upgrading of traditional industries...

South Australian Music Awards 2025 Winners

The stars of South Australian music took to the stage for the 2025 South Australian Music Awards (SA Music Awards), as it celebrated another year of talent, creativity, and achievement. For the first time, the SA Music Awards were held at Adelaide...