by Mary Spiller April 18, 2025 Phoenix Ikner reportedly used a police service weapon registered to Sheriff Deputy Jessica Ikner. New details have emerged about the Florida State University student who stands accused of killing two people and injuring five others in a deadly mass shooting on campus on April 17. Phoenix Ikner is reportedly the son of a local sheriff’s deputy. He has spent a significant amount of time training with law enforcement and serving on a sheriff’s advisory council in the years leading up to the attack he allegedly committed. The connections between Ikner’s past rose to the…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most entrepreneurs and business owners understand they need a comprehensive communications strategy to reach their target customers. However, all too many think that only means branding, marketing and advertising and forget to include public relations (PR). In particular, many small businesses and startups neglect this part of the communications equation. This has always been a mistake, but that’s even more true today. Here, I explain how PR impacts brand credibility and customer trust, as well as how those seemingly ineffable factors connect to your hard revenue numbers. The problem with investing solely…
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Brenda Frese knows what she’s doing in the transfer portal. While other coaches have complained about this new era of college sports where player movement is much more fluid, the 54-year-old has masterfully adapted. In each of the past few years, the longtime leader of the Maryland Terrapins has revamped and transformed her roster in the spring months, then gone on and won with those players at a high level in the next season. Take the 2022-23 campaign for example. In that offseason — after a run to the Sweet 16 — All-Big Ten talents like Angel Reese and Ashley…
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Image by Jason Briscoe It’s no secret that the stock market has felt like a rollercoaster lately. Inflation, interest rate hikes, geopolitical uncertainty, and fears of a looming recession have many investors feeling anxious, and understandably so. But here’s the thing–while volatility can be nerve-wracking, it’s also when serious wealth-building opportunities often emerge. Smart investors know that times of uncertainty are often when fortunes are made. The key isn’t trying to time the market perfectly. It’s finding the companies with staying power, innovation, and momentum, even when the broader economy looks shaky. Think of it like planting seeds during a…
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The U212 NFS is an evolution of the U212A submarine, which the manufacturers describes as ‘exceptionally stealthy.’ Photo from Fincantieri MANILA, Philippines — Two European shipbuilders are vying to be chosen as the manufacturer of the Philippine Navy’s first submarines. Toward this end, Fincantieri SpA and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH on Thursday announced a new partnership. Article continues after this advertisement They did so as contractors look to the Philippines for opportunities to supply military hardware and services. This comes as the third phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ modernization program slowly gathers steam. Dubbed “Re-Horizon 3,” the…
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AZZ AZZ is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2025-04-21. Here’s a quick overview of what investors should know before the release. Analysts are estimating that AZZ will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98. Anticipation surrounds AZZ’s announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter. New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance. Past Earnings Performance Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.12, which was followed by a 1.92% drop in the share price the…
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With the rate of security vulnerabilities doubling every seven years and coming off one of the largest known infrastructure attacks (Salt Typhoon), modern security at speed and cost is non-negotiable for securing financial transactions. To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls. Late last year, the Payment Card Industry Standards Security Council (PCI SSC) published an information supplement that can help companies and auditors to have better clarity about the newer and evolving designs that are becoming pervasive in the industry and real-world scenarios for applying PCI DSS scoping…
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Chief Economist and Data Scientist, Dr. Michel Léonard Recent tariffs issued by U.S. President Donald Trump are on track to increase the price of parts and materials used in repairing and restoring property after an insurable event. Analysts and economists, predict these price hikes will lead to higher claim payouts for P&C insurers and, ultimately, higher premiums for policyholders. After making several announcements since early March 2025, on April 2, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a minimum 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports, with higher levies on imports from 57 specific trading partners. A general tariff rate…
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Zach LaVine feels like he’s been permanently stapled to the trade block during his NBA career. LaVine has already been traded twice in his first 11 seasons in the league: the Minnesota Timberwolves sent him to the Chicago Bulls after his third year as part of the Jimmy Butler deal, and Chicago then traded him to the Sacramento Kings earlier this season to get its own first-round pick back in the 2025 NBA Draft. LaVine probably shouldn’t get too comfortable in Sacramento after the team fired lead decision-maker Monte McNair and hired Scott Perry following its discouraging loss in the…
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The European fiddler crab (Afruca tangeri) lives along the Atlantic coast, from Portugal in southwestern Europe to Angola in western Africa. Male crabs have one small claw and one big claw that they use in their dances to attract a mate. Valter Jacinto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Valter Jacinto/Getty Images The European fiddler crab (Afruca tangeri) lives along the Atlantic coast, from Portugal in southwestern Europe to Angola in western Africa. Male crabs have one small claw and one big claw that they use in their dances to attract a mate. Valter Jacinto/Getty Images The male European fiddler crab…