Mealtimes by the Caspian Sea were always displays of abundance. Omid Roustaei’s extended family would gather every summer, swimming at the beach in the morning and returning to mounds of food at the family villa. Pomegranate, bitter orange, dried lime, walnut and olive appeared on repeat. The earthy scents of cumin and coriander blended with…
As someone who writes about building portfolios for a living, I research many types of investments, from tried-and-true core holdings to more esoteric corners of the investment world. But what do I actually do with my own money? Here are seven investment types that I’ve decided to take a pass on. Actively managed funds I’m…
SALFIT, West Bank (AP) — Order a Coke to wash down some hummus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank these days and chances are the waiter will shake his head disapprovingly — or worse, mutter “shame, shame” in Arabic — before suggesting the popular local alternative: a can of Chat Cola. Chat Cola — its red…
TGL midseason check-in: Takeaways, superlatives from league’s debut season ESPN staffFeb 18, 2025, 03:00 PM ET Email Print TGL has proven — in flashes — it has the potential to be compelling. While straddling the line between superfluous entertainment (think: NBA All-Star Game) and serious competition (pick your favorite PGA Tour event) has been tricky,…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Missy Vraney and Kristin Westphal didn’t go to Marquette. Neither did any of their relatives. Yet their family tradition of attending Golden Eagles basketball games spans generations. “Whenever our uncle couldn’t go, our dad would take one of us and just kind of alternate,” Vraney recalls. They’re still supporting the school regularly…
Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that…
CFP buzz: What we’re hearing ahead of this week’s meeting Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Heather DinichFeb 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Email Print Important conversations about the future of the College Football Playoff will continue this week in Dallas, where the 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua will meet Tuesday. The…
NEW YORK (AP) — A tube of lip balm may seem like the perfect antidote to dry, cracked lips. But do these over-the-counter products soothe flaking or can they make it worse? Though dry lips can happen year-round, they’re most common during the winter. The cold outdoors paired with the low-humidity indoors can strip moisture…
Egg cartons fill shelves at a grocery store.Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images CNN — Inflation appeared nearly defeated just a few months ago, but price hikes started accelerating again, led in particular by rising egg prices and fuel costs. A nation that has grown weary of inflation has turned its hopes to President Donald Trump…
NBA insiders on the Luka-LeBron fit, a Cavs-Celtics series, more LeBron James and Luka Doncic each had big games in the Lakers’ win over the Nuggets on Saturday. Jamie Schwaberow/NBAE via Getty Images Tim BontempsFeb 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s…
