Westpac’s yearly profit declines as home loans encounter rivalry from competitors.
Westpac Bank’s Annual Results: A Mixed Bag On November 3, Australia’s Westpac Bank reported its annual profit, revealing that loan volumes dipped slightly to A$7 billion (about $4.55 billion). This was unexpected, particularly as the bank navigates stiff competition from larger players in the home lending market. The bank, which is the third-largest by market […]
A new city has been named the ‘rattiest’ city in the US in the yearly rankings.
Big cities are bustling habitats for millions, but there’s also a hidden population thriving in their shadows. Depending on where you are in the U.S., there could easily be millions of rats right beneath your feet. Pest control experts can’t give a precise number of rats globally, but they suggest a ratio of about one […]
Advocacy group seeks to set a basic yearly COLA rise: What would that look like?
Advocacy groups focused on the well-being of older Americans are urging the Social Security Administration to set a “minimum” annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the coming years. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) voiced its support for this idea shortly after the SSA announced a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026. According to TSCL, this increase is […]
Nadella’s yearly pay reaches $96.5 million
Microsoft CEO Sees Major Compensation Increase Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, will see his total compensation grow to nearly $96.5 million in the fiscal year 2025, almost double what he earned two years ago. Last year’s total compensation was around $79.1 million, and it’s estimated to be approximately $48.5 million in 2023. Although his […]
Jane Fonda appears at New York City’s yearly animal blessing event and then enjoys some fried chicken from Harlem.
This time it’s Jane’s Jungle. Earlier this month, New York City’s grand Gothic cathedral marked the annual feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrating the blessing of animals. It’s quite special, really. I used to host a similar event at St. John the Divine for over a decade until the pandemic came along and […]
$7.2M Yearly Savings: Smith Micro Reduces Workforce by 30%, Board Forgoes $45K in Stock Award Fees
October 15, 2025 – 4:01 PM The company anticipates annual savings of $7.2 million. pittsburgh — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Smith MicroSoftware, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) has announced that it is undertaking organizational changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and cutting costs. This aligns with the company’s broader vision for the future. The restructuring, which includes some […]
Retirement: Comparing Yearly Spending with $250K, $500K, $1M, and $2M in Savings
Understanding the 4% Rule for Retirement Withdrawals The 4% rule is a common guideline that suggests retirees withdraw 4% of their savings during their first year of retirement, then adjust that amount for inflation in subsequent years. This approach aims to help ensure that savings last for about 30 years. However, it’s crucial to remember […]
‘Safest border in U.S. history’: Illegal crossings at southern border fall to lowest yearly rate in more than five decades
Border Patrol Arrests Drop to Historic Low in FY 2025 The Trump administration concluded fiscal year 2025 with the fewest arrests by U.S. Border Patrol since 1970. This has been interpreted as a notable achievement, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the lowest monthly illegal border encounters recorded. According to preliminary statistics from […]
Animals gather at NYC church for yearly blessing event, celebrating dogs, turtles, parakeets, and others
Animal Blessing at St. John the Divine On a sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of New Yorkers gathered at St. John the Divine in Manhattan for the annual animal blessing event, coinciding with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This tradition has transformed over decades, once featuring an array of animals from camels to miniature […]
Victor Jones put to death as Florida exceeds earlier yearly record
Florida Executes Man for 1990 Double Murder A man on death row for a double murder committed in 1990 was executed in Florida on Tuesday. This marks the state’s 13th execution this year, which has now surpassed previous annual totals. Victor Tony Jones, aged 64, was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 6:13 PM in […]