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College students are seeking ‘AI-proof’ majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those ...

High-octane muscle: Ford Mustang takes on Dodge Charger

The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been rivals since the 1960s, but modern versions take distinct approaches to the muscle car formula. Today’s Mustang leans into sports car territory, with sharp reflexes and the track-tuned Dark Horse model. The Charger is more pragmatic, debuting as an EV under the Daytona moniker in 2024, and now available with a turbocharged six-cylinder in the R/T and Scat Pack. We’re taking a closer look at the Mustang GT, Mustang Dark Horse, Charger R/T, and Charger Scat Pack to find out which one delivers the best overall package. Performance and ...

Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday his administration was still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision yet on whether to move forward with a potential bailout for a carrier mired in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years. Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come later Friday or Saturday. “We’re looking at it. If we could do it, we’ll do it. But only ...

A space for collaboration

GIRARD — When Linda Barton launched a line of Good Humor T-shirts in 2020, she hoped to raise money for an infant bed at Akron Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Six years later, that modest idea has grown into Sweet Memories Vintage Tees & Candy and, as of April, the ...

Kimberly-Clark reps talk of plans

NILES — A customer base of 117 million awaits Kimberly-Clark when its 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility begins operations. Representatives of the multinational personal care products company addressed an audience of approximately 350 during Wednesday’s Lake to River Economic ...

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

Apple posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Thursday, but investors’ attention is also focused on the upcoming CEO change and the tech firm’s artificial intelligence strategy. The January-March results announced Thursday reflect the continued momentum of iPhone sales. CEO Tim Cook said in a statement that it was the company’s best March quarter ever. The company earned $29.58 billion, or $2.01 per share, in the January-March period, up about 22% from the same period a year earlier. Revenue rose about 17% to $111.18 billion from $95.36 billion a year earlier. ...