March 13, 2026

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Energy

Xcel Energy reassures customers will have power amid heat wave

DENVER — With temperatures forecast to exceed 100 degrees for at least three consecutive days, an Xcel Energy official said Thursday that the utility is not planning for any proactive power outages during this weekend’s heat wave. “We are confident that we’re going to have the energy resources needed to meet our customers’ needs,” said

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Technology

Kids & technology: We want to hear from you

Raise your hand if you’re overwhelmed by all the technology your kids have access to and worried about what it might be doing to them. If your hand is up, you’re certainly not alone. Last month, the U.S. Surgeon General called for warning labels to be placed on social media platforms. This comes as research

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Fund

Glenwood Springs to host informational meetings on infrastructure fund and streets projects

The City of Glenwood Springs announced it will be hosting four “Make it Make Cents” informational meetings in July to teach residents about the city’s infrastructure fund, including how and where funds are spent.  The Glenwood Springs Infrastructure Fund is used for street and alley repairs, maintenance and reconstruction. Approved by voters in 2006, the

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Investments

Investment firm Seae Ventures acquires fellow VC firm Unseen Capital

Seae Ventures, a firm that provides funding to early-stage healthcare technology and services companies, announced it acquired Unseen Capital, a fellow venture capital firm that invests in companies that address the challenges faced by underrepresented entrepreneurs and marginalized communities.  Seae’s portfolio companies include maternal health startup Cabaya Care, value-based care health technology company for the

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Insurance

Do Insurance Australia Group’s (ASX:IAG) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. But the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its

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Energy

Big Freedia and Crescent Canna Launch Wobble Sparkling THC Energy Drink

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Big Freedia has teamed up with Crescent Canna, the New Orleans cannabis company, to create Wobble Sparkling THC Energy Drink, an energizing THC beverage with the perfect dose of bounce. “Get ready to wobble, baby,” said Big Freedia, the Queen Diva. “My new THC drink will make your taste buds explode!” Wobble

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Fund

City Parks Foundation awards Green Fund Pathways Grants

CITYWIDE — This week, City Parks Foundation awarded $500,000 in grant funding to 10 recipients through the 2024 NYC Green Fund Pathways Grants program, which supports systemic changes that will lead to a more equitable and resilient park and open space system, more and alternative funding sources, and improved operations between the city and its

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Wealth Management

State Tax Planning for Corporations

Economic nexus for sales and use tax A nexus is the requisite contact between a taxpayer and a state before the state has jurisdiction to impose tax on the taxpayer or require it to collect tax. The rules regarding where retailers must collect and remit sales and use tax have become increasingly complex in recent

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Wealth Management

Plenary Speakers Announced for Investments & Wealth Strategy Forum, Held at the Loews Chicago Hotel, September 30 – October 2, 2024

This Fall Forum is an Exclusive Executive Education Program for Institute Members, Invited Advisors and Industry Influencers; Offers up to 14.5 Institute and CFP® Certification CE Credits DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / The Investments & Wealth Institute (the Institute) is excited to unveil the lineup of distinguished plenary session speakers for

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Insurance

Louisiana lawmakers look for solutions to high car insurance premiums

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana ranks high on the list for most expensive auto and homeowner insurance premiums. While bills are passed each year trying to help with the issue, a group of lawmakers are trying to take a deeper dive into what needs to be done. Louisiana ranks as the worst for the

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