Chipotle’s sales have been experiencing significant fluctuations this year. Analysts attribute these trends to tougher comparisons with last year’s sales, harsh weather conditions, and the timing of holidays, which may have put pressure on the fast-casual chain. The company recently forecasted full-year same-store sales growth that disappointed Wall Street, leading to a drop in its … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has decided not to feature the “End Racism” message in its end zones during Super Bowl LIX, citing recent tragedies in the US. The move comes after a trend of similar messages began at NFL games in 2020 amid racial tensions. Instead, the phrases “Choose Love” and “It Takes All … Read more
US retail giant Walmart is eliminating jobs and closing its office in North Carolina, as part of a broader relocation strategy that aims to consolidate employees at main hubs in California and Arkansas. The company has issued an internal memo outlining the changes, which include relocating some offices to new locations in Bentonville, Arkansas, and … Read more
A new urine-based test, MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2), has demonstrated high sensitivity and accuracy in detecting grade group 2 or higher prostate cancer, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Urology. Developed by Ganesh S. Palapattu, MD, FACS, and his team at the University of Michigan, the MPS2 test builds on the original … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sends Quentin Grimes back to the Eastern Conference. The deal also includes a 2025 second-round pick. This move comes three days after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Martin, who has been out … Read more
The Times of Israel website experienced technical difficulties on Tuesday, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, an error message appeared on the website’s homepage, stating that a “quick check” was in progress and requesting visitors to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. The issue is currently being resolved, with the website … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly-appointed interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed a new defense pact during their meeting in Ankara. The agreement aims to combat terrorism, particularly from the Kurdish fighters based in northeast Syria. Erdogan expressed satisfaction with al-Sharaa’s commitment to fighting terrorism and vowed to provide necessary support. He also reiterated … Read more
US job openings decreased to 7.6 million in December, the largest drop in 14 months, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite this decline, hiring remained steady, and layoffs fell by 29,000, suggesting that the labor market is not slowing down rapidly. The JOLTS report also showed a decrease in … Read more
Scarlett Pavlovich has filed lawsuits against author Neil Gaiman and his wife Amanda Palmer, alleging abuse during her time as live-in nanny in New Zealand. Pavlovich publicly accused Gaiman of assault last month, claiming he targeted her after Palmer hired her to work for them. The lawsuit marks a serious escalation of the controversy surrounding … Read more
The US labor market showed a mixed bag in December, with job openings declining to their lowest level since September, but still above the Federal Reserve’s expectations of 8 million. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that available positions tumbled to 7.6 million, and the ratio of open jobs to available workers decreased to 1.1 … Read more