McDonald’s experiences consecutive drop in quarterly sales for the second time

McDonald’s experiences consecutive drop in quarterly sales for the second time

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. McDonald’s experienced a second consecutive decline in sales during the third quarter, as it grappled with weak consumer demand in international markets like France, the UK, the Middle East, and China. The fast-food giant reported … Read more

Assisting K-12 leaders in enhancing their use of data with greater confidence.

Assisting K-12 leaders in enhancing their use of data with greater confidence.

Autumn is a season that is familiar to everyone. Whether you live in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by redwoods or in the sunny southern states, the cooler air, shorter days, and yellow school buses are all part of our shared experience of fall. Students are back in the swing of things, and teachers and school … Read more

Reports say one person killed in Argentina hotel collapse

Reports say one person killed in Argentina hotel collapse

There are reports of one person dead and several others possibly trapped in rubble after a hotel collapsed in Argentina. The 10-story Dubrovnik hotel in the coastal city of Villa Gesell collapsed early on Tuesday, according to Reuters news agency, citing the local municipality. It is believed that up to 15 people were inside the … Read more

Startup developing ‘AI colleagues’ in finance secures $8.7M seed funding led by General Catalyst

Startup developing ‘AI colleagues’ in finance secures .7M seed funding led by General Catalyst

Sapien, a platform that creates “autonomous coworkers” for finance professionals, has officially launched with an $8.7 million seed fund. The startup uses AI to analyze company financials and manage complex workflows in minutes. Sapien’s tools are like “AI coworkers” that work alongside finance teams. The founders—CEO Ron Nachum, CTO Pranav Ravella, and chief scientist Arya … Read more

Age restrictions for Halloween trick or treating in the United Kingdom?

Age restrictions for Halloween trick or treating in the United Kingdom?

Trick or treating is primarily for children, allowing them to roam their neighborhood in spooky costumes in hopes of receiving candy or playing tricks. The age limit for trick or treating is a hot topic among parents every Halloween. In the UK, there is no legal age limit for trick or treating, but parents of … Read more

Piper Sandler gives Meridian Bank shares a Neutral rating, increases target following Q3 EPS outperformance

Piper Sandler gives Meridian Bank shares a Neutral rating, increases target following Q3 EPS outperformance

On Tuesday, Piper Sandler adjusted its outlook on Meridian Bank (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:), increasing the price target to $15.00 from the previous $14.00, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. The adjustment follows Meridian Bank’s third-quarter earnings report, which revealed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42. After accounting for minor securities losses, the core EPS … Read more

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

(I am republishing some of my top posts from the first half of the year. You can find the complete list here.) Last April, I used the AI tool Poe to create a free chatbot specifically designed to assist English Language Learner teachers. It appeared to function adequately, and I detailed the process of creating … Read more

Arizona is Trump’s to lose, but victory in this election is up for grabs according to Fox News Power Rankings.

Arizona is Trump’s to lose, but victory in this election is up for grabs according to Fox News Power Rankings.

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