‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96

‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96

NEW YORK — Jerry Adler, who spent decades behind-the-scenes of storied Broadway productions before pivoting to acting in his 60s, has died at 96. Adler died Saturday, according to a brief family announcement confirmed by the Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York. Among Adler’s acting credits are “The Sopranos,” on which he played Tony Soprano…

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Global markets are sliding. Here’s how to bulletproof your portfolios, according to experts

Global markets are sliding. Here’s how to bulletproof your portfolios, according to experts

Global markets are wobbling, stoking investor worries over portfolio allocation and how to navigate the current climate — sit tight, rotate into defensive stocks, or opt for cash? The turbulence is being driven by a confluence of factors ranging from stretched tech valuations to shifting rate expectations and softening global data. Gold prices have fallen…

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Women defying odds to reach highest success level

Women defying odds to reach highest success level

Stockbusters | Istock | Getty Images The third annual CNBC Changemakers list of women transforming business and philanthropy, which launched on Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators across traditional fields, from finance to healthcare, retail, entertainment and sports. The 2026 Changemakers range from startup founders to high-profile stars such as Kim…

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China is drowning in soybeans. U.S. farmers are drowning in frustration

China is drowning in soybeans. U.S. farmers are drowning in frustration

China’s imports of U.S. soybeans have shown little sign of rebounding as Beijing’s stockpiles swelled to their highest levels in years, undermining U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that a recent trade truce would spur major new Chinese purchases. China, the world’s largest consumer of soybeans, has built up a glut of supplies after months of…

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