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Tips to make meetings better for employees on the autism spectrum

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d labored to understand when to speak up or stay silent in meetings. She replayed conversations in her head, worrying she’d ...

Southwoods Health unveils advanced spine surgery technology

Staff report A robotic navigation platform designed to offer spinal surgery patients a more precise alternative was unveiled Tuesday in Boardman. Southwoods Health, with locations in five counties, has introduced the ExcelsiusGPS to its patients. The move represents a $1.3 million ...

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BEST IN CLASS: Larry Moliterno, president and CEO at Meridian HealthCare, has been recognized as one of Crain’s Cleveland Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Healthcare. This honor highlights the exceptional leadership and widespread impact of Moliterno’s work within the northeast Ohio healthcare community. Moliterno has served as president and CEO at Meridian HealthCare for more than 21 years, spearheading strategic direction and leadership for the organization. He oversees a $23 million budget and more than 250 employees across four sites in two counties. Under his leadership, ...

It’s not too late to de-risk your portfolio

For investors hurtling toward retirement, sitting tight with stocks has been the path of least resistance in recent years. Stocks, especially U.S. names, have soundly outperformed bonds. However, recent events should serve as a wake-up call to take some risk off the table and give bonds a closer look. Stocks have recently encountered some volatility but they’re still near all-time highs. That provides pre-retirees and retirees with an opportune time to scale back equity exposure and plow the proceeds into safer assets like cash and high-quality bonds. THE BENEFITS OF ...

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be rescued. When Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., shared a screenshot of the activity on social media, an April 3 rescue was trading at 15% compared with 63% who were betting on April 4. After Moulton posted the screenshot and blasted this “dystopian death market,” Polymarket stopped the betting, saying the market “does ...

Best midsize trucks for off-roading in 2026

Automakers have been introducing an increasing number of off-road-capable variants of their pickups. These trucks come with a slew of upgraded components that greatly enhance a truck’s ability to climb up hills and clamber over rocks without sustaining damage. While these components are available from the aftermarket as well, there’s something to be said about getting a truck that’s been holistically developed by factory engineers and comes backed by a full warranty. While there are gonzo versions of full-size trucks available, your best bet for maximizing value and capability ...