Here’s the most overlooked part of Larry Fink’s yearly letter to shareholders — and why it could be good news

Maybe the most overlooked part of Larry Fink’s annual letter is probably the most optimistic: That people need to get on the investment train or be run over by it. That was On The Money’s takeaway from the BlackRock CEO’s yearly missive, among the most read pieces of CEO guidance in corporate America. Fink runs the world’s largest money manager, with $14 trillion in every asset class imaginable, giving him one of the best reads into the market and the global economy. Of course, the headlines this week were more lugubrious. His worries about AI hit a chord (“there’s a…

Exclusive | Why do so many young men suddenly have erectile dysfunction?

Harlan Randell was a late bloomer in the bedroom. The 24-year-old Brit didn’t lose his virginity until 21 — and when he finally took the leap, he ran into an unexpected obstacle that would haunt him for years: erectile dysfunction. “I was absolutely mortified,” Randell, a sports distribution customer service…

6 things you can do right now to lower your dementia risk

Dementia is anything but fast — in fact, it’s often described as the “long goodbye.” Over 6 million Americans have the profoundly slow disease, which tends to take years, or even decades, to unfold. The largely irreversible condition gradually erodes personality, cognitive abilities and physical mobility. The good news is…

The Mets who have the most to prove this season

Juan Soto has little to prove. The star outfielder had a blip early last season when he wasn’t producing at a level expected for a player on a $765 million contract. But Soto got his act together and performed at a Juan Soto-like level for most of the season. There…

Professors slam Dem governor candidates’ racism accusations in USC debate fiasco

Professors have accused California Democrats of chilling academic freedoms and engaging in unfounded racial identity politics after the University of Southern California’s last-minute cancellation of a gubernatorial debate that didn’t include low-polling candidates of color. Four of race’s lowest-polling Democrats, who all are candidates of color, complained about being excluded…

Cherfilus-McCormick, indicted Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds, reluctantly sits for rare Congress ethics trial — as her lawyer begs for mercy

WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) was forced to appear Thursday at a rare ethics “trial” on whether she violated House rules by allegedly stealing as much as $5 million in federal funding to finance her political aspirations. Cherfilus-McCormick, 47, allegedly took the millions of dollars after the funds were…

Illinois knocks off Houston to advance to March Madness Elite Eight

HOUSTON — David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night. Next up is a meeting Saturday with ninth-seeded Iowa to see which…

USMNT confident they can end recent struggles vs. Europeans

ATLANTA — The United States enters this weekend’s friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in fine form. But fine enough to upend their recent struggles against European (UEFA) competition? “We have a lot of guys on the team all playing in top European clubs. So we play these players every single…

Trump insists MAGA ‘loves’ his war on Iran: ‘MAGA people are smart’

President Donald Trump said the Make America Great Again base “loves” his aggressive military campaign on Iran in a wide-ranging interview Thursday on “The Five.” “MAGA loves the fact that they’re not going to have somebody with a nuclear bomb over their head,” Trump said on “The Five.” “We have people that…

Trump taps David Sacks for powerful new White House AI, crypto role

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks was appointed as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration. President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at bringing together leading figures in science and technology to advise…

Tony DeAngelo to miss 1-2 weeks in Islanders crusher during playoff push

Tony DeAngelo will miss 1-2 weeks with a lower-body injury, the Islanders announced before their match Thursday against the Stars.  DeAngelo hurt himself while getting back to defend an odd-man rush against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, leaving the eventual 4-3 loss in the first period and not returning.  The Islanders…

Gavin Newsom floats idea of mandatory national service

California Gov. Gavin Newsom —  an expected Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 — is raising the prospect of requiring Americans to complete a set period of national service, suggesting commitments ranging from at least six months to as long as a year and a half. During a taped interview at…

Why do animals have different pupil shapes?

It’s easy to think of pupils as simple holes that widen in the dark and shrink in the light. But if you look across the animal kingdom, you’ll see a variety of pupil shapes: vertical slits in cats and snakes, horizontal rectangles in goats and horses, and W-shaped crescents in…

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has strong final spring start as season nears

Observations from Yankees spring training Friday: Cam do Cam Schlittler looked sharp in his final start of the spring, building up to 62 pitches across 3 ²/₃ scoreless innings while averaging 97.5 mph on his four-seam fastball. No ‘Brough Ryan Yarbrough got roughed up while piggybacking Schlittler, giving up three…

Gotham FC celebrate 2025 title after draw with Courage

The 2025 NWSL championship trophy glistened under the Sports Illustrated Stadium lights Saturday night.  “The champions return” illuminated on the big screens overlooking the field.  One by one, members of last year’s Gotham FC team walked across the stage as club owners Carolyn Tisch Blodgett and Ed Nalbandian presented them…

Arkansas edges upset-minded High Point behind Darius Acuff Jr.’s 36 points

PORTLAND, Ore. — Darius Acuff Jr. had 36 points and six assists to help No. 4-seeded Arkansas survive a scare from 12th-seeded High Point with a 94-88 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The Razorbacks (28-8) will face the winner of Sunday’s matchup between top-seeded Arizona…

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