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Sperry’s Restaurant celebrates half a century in Nashville this year. Here’s how this Music City staple has stood the test of time and continues to grow. “The sales have just gone up and up and…
The global economy is on course to record its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank. International: Top News And Analysis
The momentum for financial education in schools has picked up significant steam this year. Eight states have adopted policies in 2023 guaranteeing students will take a personal finance course before graduation. U.S. News
The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine. ABC News: Top Stories
About 30 percent of Americans have been addicted to opioids or have a relative who has been, researchers also reported. NYT > Health
The British economy showed no growth in the final quarter of 2022, but shrunk by 0.5% in December — more than expected by analysts. International: Top News And Analysis
Alphabet reported its weakest revenue growth since 2013 in its third-quarter earnings statement on Tuesday. International: Top News And Analysis
Investors are focused on whether the Federal Reserve will signal an even more aggressive rate-hiking path going forward. International: Top News And Analysis
Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics will seek emergency authorization for their drug, which they say could have “a profound impact in controlling the pandemic.” International: Top News And Analysis
by Jake Lowary Many Tennessee parents are not wearing masks consistently to control community spread of COVID-19, despite recommendations from public health officials, according to new a poll conducted by the Vanderbilt Center for…