Warm Friday arrives ahead of extremely dangerous weekend cold

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/30 12:51A Garfield Hylton

Friday s weather is warm with highs in the 70s, but there are numerous warnings ahead of the weekend. The day s weather will be sunny with winds blowing 5 to 10 mph west to southwest, according to NWS Melbourne. Looking ahead, all of Central...

Science center exhibit spells out astronaut necessities

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/29 11:06P Dewayne Bevil

So, you want to be an astronaut when you grow up? Or you wanted to be an astronaut when you grew up? “Mission: Astronaut,” the latest traveling exhibit to land at Orlando Science Center , features the...

US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/29 1:55A Associated Press

By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile layoff announcements. Related...

‘Capitalism is supposed to be faster than communism’: Space roadblocks frustrate congressman

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/29 1:46A Richard Tribou

Sitting between a pair of Space Force colonels in room full of military and commercial aerospace representatives, U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos spoke his mind about some of the hurdles that have slowed launch endeavors in the U.S. What frustrates me...

Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/29 1:00A Associated Press

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, Associated Press Business Writer Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business. Related Articles Capitalism is...

Universal: Comparing, contrasting Fast & Furious offering

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/29 12:00A Dewayne Bevil

Universal Orlando made it official last week: A roller coaster named Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will open at Universal Studios Florida theme park sometime in 2027. Construction is visible from...

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 6:05A Associated Press

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter imagery and a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its digital services with more artificial...

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest job cuts recently

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 5:34A Associated Press

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market. In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill,...

Wall Street drifts around its record while the dollar’s value stabilizes

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 3:06A Associated Press

By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is drifting around its all-time high on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar’s value stabilizes against other currencies after  falling to its lowest level in nearly...

What’s a ‘good enough’ financial plan?

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 3:00A Associated Press

I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers, carefully analyzing almost every choice, whether it’s a new sofa or a cup of coffee. Related Articles Google...

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 2:38A Associated Press

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Business Writer Starbucks reported strong fiscal first quarter as holiday drinks and a viral bear cup helped drive sales. Related Articles Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option...

Florida still leads the way, but global spaceports could soon top 100

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 2:34A Richard Tribou

With Florida leading the world in launches again in 2025 and with no signs of slowing down, the state is ground zero for challenges for a growing industry as other spaceport players across the U.S....

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 1:05A Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year. The...

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/28 12:49A Associated Press

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months. Related Articles Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant Layoffs are...

Health inspections prompt 4 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/27 11:00P Richard Tribou

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down four Central Florida dining venues for health code violations during the week from Jan. 18-24. Orange Checkers at 10500 W. Colonial Dr. in Ocoee shut down on Jan. 21. Inspectors...