As the new year approaches, many of us make resolutions to improve our sleep habits. However, achieving better rest can be challenging, especially when it comes to establishing a consistent bedtime routine. Experts recommend establishing a pre-sleep routine to signal the body that it’s time to wind down. This can include activities like reading, meditation, … Read more
Melt Bar and Grilled, a regional restaurant chain founded by Matt Fish in 2006, has announced its permanent closure after 18 years in operation. The decision was made public on January 1, 2025, in a Facebook post by Fish. The company had been struggling financially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, despite efforts to save it. … Read more
Apple has reportedly stopped producing its first-generation Vision Pro headset, citing reduced demand and production cuts earlier this year. The company had scaled back production in the early summer, indicating it now has enough headsets to meet demand until 2025. The Vision Pro faced weak demand due to limited content and a high price point … Read more
A series of comments were left on a platform in the early hours of January 1st, 2025. The users who posted these comments include Rolf, Dave Cornutt, and an anonymous user from Wednesday, Jan 1st 2025. Some users also commented on December 31st, 2024, with individuals such as Lee, Tim, and Stefan leaving their marks … Read more
Today marks the start of Public Domain Day, allowing access to works by renowned artists Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, Robert Capa, William Faulkner, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, and others whose copyrights have expired. In the US, commissioned works from 1929 are now in the public domain, while individual works published before 1954 are also available … Read more
The S&P 500, widely regarded as the best gauge of the US stock market, has advanced 24% year-to-date, driven by strong economic growth and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI). This momentum is historic, with only three instances since its creation in 1957 where the index increased more than 20% in two consecutive years. However, high … Read more
As the new year begins, many retailers will be open despite being a federal holiday for banks, post offices, and major stock exchanges. Here’s what you can find open on January 1st: Retailers: GROCERS AND STORES WILL BE OPEN WITH LIMITED HOURS. – Acme Markets – Albertsons – CVS Pharmacy – Food Lion – Giant … Read more
Alibaba has agreed to sell its entire stake in Sun Art Retail Group to Chinese private-equity firm DCP Capital for US$1.7 billion. The sale marks a strategic move by the company to refocus on its core e-commerce business and monetize non-core assets. As part of the deal, Alibaba is expected to book a loss of … Read more
The Times of Israel website was experiencing technical difficulties for an unknown reason, prompting users to encounter an error message. However, the issue has now been resolved, allowing visitors to access the site as usual. To resolve the problem, users were instructed to enable JavaScript and cookies in their browsers. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-halts-al-jazeera-west-bank-broadcasts-amid-criticism-of-its-terror-crackdown
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, pinning down the origin of fast radio bursts (FRBs) for the first time. By studying the twinkling light of an FRB detected in 2022, researchers found that it originated from the powerful magnetic field around a magnetar, a type of neutron star, located 200 million light-years away. Fast radio … Read more