Alison Bechdel’s Next Step

Books & the Arts / June 23, 2025 In Spent, the graphic novelist confronts aging, politics, sex, and what it means to succeed under capitalism. Excerpted from the book Spent, provided courtesy of Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Copyright © 2025 by Alison Bechdel. Reprinted by permission. InContinue Reading

HVS Report & A Bright Future for Downtown Kissimmee’s Hotel Market & By Patrick B. Nau

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South – Image Credit Hilton    Located just south of Orlando, Kissimmee’s strategic position in Central Florida offers convenient access to surrounding commercial, leisure, and convention attractions. Traditionally a supporting player in the region’s tourism and business sectors, the city is emerging asContinue Reading

Stem Cell-Derived Islets Still Producing Insulin at 1 Year

CHICAGO — Ten people with type 1 diabetes, who had recurrent severe hypoglycemia and hypoglycemic unawareness, have remained insulin-independent for over a year following allogeneic stem cell-derived islet-cell therapy with immunosuppression, according to new phase 1/2 data from the multicenter FORWARD study sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The insulin-producing therapy VX-880,Continue Reading

Bitcoin Records 2nd Consecutive Week of Cash Inflows: Is a Breakout Rally Coming?

Bitcoin (BTC) demand by institutional investors has remained high amid rising fears of short-term crypto market capitulation. According to market data from CoinShares, Bitcoin’s investment product recorded the second consecutive week of cash inflow last week of about $1.1B.  As a result, the BTC’s investment products have posted a netContinue Reading

A Woman Shows Small Tweaks to Dodge Common Fashion Mistakes

In a world where fashion trends vanish as quickly as they appear, learning how to dress well can feel like wandering through a never-ending maze. But in the midst of the chaos, one woman stands out as a quiet beacon of clarity. With a sharp sense of style and a heart set on empowering others, she’s made it her mission to teach the art of timeless elegance andContinue Reading