Towns cut off as state counts cost of massive flooding
The wet season is off to a torrid start in the country's far north, with stock losses mounting and some communities looking at months of isolation.
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Are you impacted by the U.S. immigrant visa suspension? We want to hear from you
The U.S. has announced a policy change that will affect immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, beginning Jan. 21. Has this affected you or your family? Are you waiting on an immigrant visa appointment? Read Full Article →
Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower as tech and bank shares tumble
NEW YORK >> U.S. stocks finished lower today, led by a drop in the Nasdaq, with technology shares declining as investors moved into more defensive areas, while bank stocks extended recent losses following some mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 bank index dropped, with shares of
JPMorgan Eyes $105B Expenses in 2026 with Heavy AI Investments: Dimon
Jamie Dimon defended JPMorgan Chase's plan to increase expenses by $9 billion to $105 billion in 2026, emphasizing heavy AI investments to compete with fintech disruptors and enhance efficiencies in fraud detection, customer service, and risk management. This strategy positions the bank as a leader amid economic uncertainties.
School property tax hikes on Long Island capped at 2% for 2026-27, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says
The tax cap applies to 675 school districts, including the 124 on Long Island, where school taxation makes up roughly two thirds of homeowners' property tax bills. Read Full Article →
