Calling new U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump on imports of European Union steel and aluminum “unjustified,” the EU Commission reimposed a 50% tariff on U.S. alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and other products effective April 1. The EU also put…
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Banfi Adds Alexander Valley Vineyards as an Agency Brand, Its 1st Calif. Offering
Banfi Vintners, wine and spirits merchant and importer of its family-owned fine wines, announces a strategic partnership with Alexander Valley Vineyards in a significant expansion of its prestigious wine portfolio. Alexander Valley Vineyards has a rich family history and strong tie to…
Growth in Metro Areas Outpaced Nation
Population growth in U.S. metro areas as a whole was faster between 2023 and 2024 than in the previous year and outpaced that of the nation. Additionally, some metro areas that experienced population declines during the COVID-19 pandemic are now…
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patricks Day
The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, St.…
STUDY: EXTREME HEAT MAY SPEED UP AGING IN OLDER ADULTS
A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the…
MARCH 7 WAS NATIONAL CEREAL DAY, HERE ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CEREAL
National Cereal Day (March 7) was the perfect time to rediscover the original breakfast classic of cereal and the benefits that can be found in the cereal aisle today. Many people may not know that cereal is the No. 1…
EDUCATION IS PATHWAY TOWARDS HUMAN RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS EVERYWHERE
On International Women’s Day, Education Cannot Wait joins our partners worldwide in calling for human rights and empowerment for women and girls everywhere. Empowerment starts with an education. Worldwide, women still account for almost two-thirds of all adults unable to…
76% OF AMERICANS PLAN TO CELEBRATE ST PATRICKS DAY WEEKEND, SURVEY SAYS
A new national survey reveals that 76% of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year, with the participation in the festivities stable from ages 18–54. More than four in five Americans aged 18-54 (85%) plan to partake…
LOW PRICE, LIMITED SUPPLY HELPS ‘CULT WINERIES’ DRIVE LONG-TERM DEMAND
When a product is hard to buy, more people want it. A new Washington State University study finds wineries producing “cult wines” can boost long-term profits by keeping their prices low, creating excess demand that fuels their brand’s prestige and…
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Released by Census
On February 27, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis. The BTOS includes data for multiunit/multilocation businesses. BTOS will…