Lululemon CEO Warns of Weakening Consumer Demand Amid Inflation Concerns

Lululemon’s high-end athletic wear saw a concerning shift in customer behavior during the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite an increase in net revenue, comparable sales in the Americas were flat compared to the same period last year. The company’s CEO, Calvin McDonald, sounded the alarm on the source of the problem – economic and political … Read more

SpaceX Launches Record-Breaking Starlink V2 Mini Satellite Batch

SpaceX launched a record-breaking batch of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Wednesday, tying the previous record for most satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites lifted off at 3:11 p.m. PDT and successfully landed its first stage booster, B1063, just over … Read more

Denny Hamlin Dominates at Martinsville with Toyota Trio

Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyotas to victory in Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, earning his first win of the 2025 season and 55th career win. Hamlin drove the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing car, supported by new sponsor Progressive Insurance. Hamlin dominated the race, leading over half the field (274 out … Read more

2025 March Madness Final Four Schedule Revealed

The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is set to continue with the Final Four games on Saturday, April 5. Here are the full details of the schedule and sites for this year’s event. The men’s tournament will feature a series of regional games leading up to the Final Four, including the First Four, First round, … Read more

Idaho Man Arrested for Hitting Protester with Car

A 70-year-old man, Christopher Talbot of Meridian, has been arrested for allegedly hitting a protester with his car during a Tesla protest on Saturday. The victim, a counter-protester, was driving to the scene when Talbot, who made an obscene gesture, struck him with his vehicle. Despite non-life-threatening injuries, the victim drove himself to the hospital … Read more

Marlins Edge Pirates in Thrilling Walk-Off Victory

The Florida Marlins came from behind to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Sunday, capping off an exciting four-game series. Griffin Conine hit a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game at 2-2. In the bottom of the ninth, Derek Hill scored the winning run after being walked with … Read more

27 Kohl’s Stores Set to Close in 15 States

Kohl’s is closing 27 underperforming stores across the US. The company announced the closures as part of its transformation plan, which also includes corporate changes and cutting jobs. Sales have declined significantly, with a 9.4% drop in Q4 2024 and a 7.2% year-over-year decline. Despite this, Kohl’s will retain over 1,120 stores. The closures affect … Read more

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Largest Organic Compounds on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars – the largest organic compounds ever detected on the Red Planet. These molecules, discovered in a rock sample drilled in 2013, offer fresh insights into the potential of Mars to support life. Scientists have identified three organic molecules – decane, undecane, and dodecane – which … Read more

Social Security and Retirement Rules: Key Deadlines to Know

As April 1 approaches, retirees must take note of the looming deadline for filing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Those who turned 73 in 2024 must send their first RMD by December 31 or face a 25% penalty fine from the IRS. The correct amount is based on a life expectancy factor and divided by the … Read more

China Factory Activity Expands at 1-Year High Amid Stimulus Measures

China’s factory activity growth accelerated to a one-year high in March, according to official data, as stimulus measures kicked in. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.5, surpassing the threshold for expansion from contraction, and indicating an improvement in manufacturing supply and demand. The non-manufacturing PMI also rose to 50.8, covering services and construction … Read more