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March 14 Business briefs

MERIDIAN WELCOMES NEW STAFF: Meridian HealthCare announced the addition of several new providers to its growing team, according to a news release. This continued growth reflects Meridian’s commitment to accessible, person-centered care. By expanding its medical and behavioral health teams, ...

Bloomberg ranked as top donor for 3rd straight year

For the third consecutive year, Michael Bloomberg landed the No. 1 spot on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive ranking of the 50 biggest donors of 2025. The founder of the Bloomberg financial-news empire and former New York mayor gave $4.3 billion to support arts, education, the ...

New EV models to be excited about in 2026

After years of experimentation and early adoption, automakers are rolling out the next generation of electric vehicles that better align with people’s needs and expectations. This year, you can expect to see new EVs that have more range, easier charging, lower pricing and distinctive designs. ...

US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Wall Street’s losses deepened Friday as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% after having been up as much as 0.9% in the early going. The benchmark index is now down ...

Trump revises his pitch on rising gasoline prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since starting a war with Iran caused oil and gasoline prices to spike, President Donald Trump has pivoted from a focus on keeping energy prices low to painting high oil prices as a positive. The about-face comes as Trump’s team has struggled to offer a clear plan for ...