Two Oldest Black-Owned Banks Merge to Form $1.27 Billion Institution
Two of the oldest Black-owned banks, Optus Bank and Mechanics & Farmers Bank, plan to merge, creating the largest Black-owned financial institution in the US.
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2026
Underinvestment and Fragmentation: Addressing the Systemic Defects in Mental…
Explore the systemic issues plaguing mental health care, from underinvestment to fragmentation. Understand the role…
Top Weekly Selections from RealClearInvestigations
Check out RealClearInvestigations' Picks of the Week featuring insightful podcasts, in-depth investigations, and…
Volkswagen’s Q2 Profits Plummet; CEO Seeks Savings Plan Clarity by Year-End
Volkswagen reports Q2 profits dip as struggles continue, with CEO Oliver Blume seeking clarity on savings plans by year's end.
President Trump Orders Warning Signs in Front of Smithsonian Museum
President Trump seeks control of Smithsonian Institution's museums, ordering warning signs about "inaccurate…
Ask to Split $2,100 Medicare Drug Bill into Monthly Payments.
Medicare allows splitting of $2,100 annual drug bill into monthly installments for Part D enrollees, but they must…
Revolutionizing Mental Health: 5 Innovative Workplace Strategies
Understanding Mental Health in the Legal Profession
Have you ever wondered if understanding the brain can protect you from mental health issues? Years ago, a Ph.D. holder in neuroscience who worked as a patent lawyer specializing in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals learned it couldn't. Despite understanding neurotransmitters, stress physiology,…
Multigenerational Living: A Cost-Saving Strategy Amid Rising Expenses
Explore an intimate conversation with Teri Carlyle, who discusses her experience with multigenerational living and…
NC households can receive $14,000 to replace furnaces with heat pumps
Residents in North Carolina may soon switch from old, fossil-fuel heating equipment to electric heat pumps,…
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare Receives Funding for Maintenance Projects in 2026
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System receives funding for maintenance projects, contributing to the VA's record $4.8 billion spending in FY 2026.