Party City, the largest party supply store in the US, is shutting down its nearly 800 stores after nearly four decades in business. The company cited financial challenges as the reason for its collapse, citing inflation and increased competition from e-commerce sites and big-box retailers. CEO Barry Litwin told employees that the company’s “very best … Read more
NASA’s ambitious Artemis project may be the key to rekindling our passion for space exploration. After years of feeling disengaged, the prospect of humans returning to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence could reignite that old spark. The Artemis program aims to make the Moon a hub for long-term exploration, paving the way for … Read more
The Florida Gators are set to face off against the Tulane Green Wave in the Gasparilla Bowl. Despite an initial rough start, the Gators have been on a positive streak and aim to keep their momentum going with one final victory. Matt McCuen, a seasoned sports gambler and content creator, predicts that the Gators will … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Rwandan authorities have declared an end to a recent outbreak of Marburg fever, an Ebola-like disease that claimed 15 lives and infected 66 people. The last confirmed case was discharged on November 8, with no new cases reported since October 30. According to the WHO, the outbreak is considered … Read more
Chad has announced that it will terminate its military cooperation agreement with France, marking a significant shift in their long-standing relationship. The decision comes as a surprise to French authorities, who had just departed the country hours earlier. France’s military presence in Chad dates back to 1900, when French troops conquered the region around Lake … Read more
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has clarified that his institution does not want to hold large amounts of bitcoin, citing legal issues and a lack of desire for government involvement. This statement came as President-elect Donald Trump plans to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which has been met with skepticism from European central bankers. … Read more
A record nine Major League Baseball teams exceeded the luxury tax threshold for 2024, according to a recent memo obtained by ESPN. The Los Angeles Dodgers paid the highest amount of $103,016,896, while the New York Mets followed with $97,115,609. The Chicago Cubs had the lowest tax bill of $570,309 among the six teams that … Read more
Craig Wright, an Australian self-proclaimed computer scientist, has been sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, after being found in contempt of court. The sentence stems from his £911 billion lawsuit against Bitcoin Core developers and Square Up Europe Limited, which was deemed a direct violation of a March 2024 court injunction. … Read more
The United States has removed the long-standing $10 million bounty on Syria’s de-facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, following a high-level meeting between US officials and the former jihadist. The decision is aligned with efforts to combat terrorism and work on critical issues such as combating ISIS. US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara … Read more
The National Football League (N.F.L.) rule book is extensive, with many rules that are simple yet well-known and others that are complex and rarely enforced. On Thursday night, a rare instance of the “free-kick field goal” rule was spotted in a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos. A fair catch at the … Read more