Lowe’s, the US home improvement retailer, has agreed to buy interior building products distributor Foundation Building Materials (FBM) for approximately $8.8 billion. The deal aims to bolster Lowe’s presence in the professional builder market, which serves contractors and builders. The acquisition is part of a trend among home improvement retailers, including Home Depot, to expand … Read more
South Park continues its Trump Resistance-era with the latest episode, titled “Sickofancy.” The promo showcases a chaotic Washington D.C. overrun by soldiers and tanks, with Towelie commenting on the town’s potential as a towel. The episode appears to critique President Trump’s deployment of federal law enforcement and immigration agents into the nation’s capital as part … Read more
NASA is launching a pilot program that utilizes citizen science to improve hurricane disaster response. The Response Mapper program will utilize before-and-after photos submitted by the public to track conditions on the ground, along with data from satellites and field reports. The program aims to provide emergency responders with clear and localized information, which can … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills are projected to be the top teams in the AFC, with the Bills seen as favorites. However, this model doesn’t see the Chiefs as conference favorites, instead giving them a close third spot. AFC East is expected to be dominated by the Bills, who have won … Read more
The New York Yankees drafted shortstop Core Jackson, who made headlines in 2021 for drawing a swastika on a Jewish student’s dorm room door as a freshman at the University of Nebraska. Jackson voluntarily informed teams about the incident and has since spoken out about his remorse and efforts to learn from it. Jackson said … Read more
A new lawsuit has been filed against two construction companies and the city of New York for allegedly failing to protect workers and residents from Legionnaires’ disease. Five people died and over 100 others were sickened after a heavy rainstorm in July caused warm water to stagnate in cooling towers at Harlem Hospital. The lawsuit, … Read more
Fantasy football season is just around the corner, and now that mock drafts are complete, it’s time to focus on the top targets in your lineup. The numbers and projections matter, but so does the tape. We’re looking for players with a higher floor and consistency, as well as those with upside and breakout performances. … Read more
Kate Riley’s novel “Ruth” explores life in a repressive Anabaptist Christian sect known as the Brotherhood of Roßdorf. The community has everything its residents need, but lacks one essential aspect: individual freedom. The Dorf, with its medical center, kitchen, and child care facilities, appears to be a self-sufficient ecosystem. However, this “complete” environment comes at … Read more
Several major US retailers beat earnings expectations in Wednesday’s reports, despite pressure from tariffs. T.J. Maxx and Lowe’s saw significant increases in sales and net earnings, while Target reported a decline in sales. T.J. X, the parent company of T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s, and HomeGoods, reported net sales of $14.4 billion, up 7% from last year. … Read more
A recent review of Market Basket’s lobster rolls has sparked a heated debate among Bay Staters, with some defending the grocer’s affordable and convenient option, while others claim it’s a subpar alternative to fresh, locally sourced lobster. Leslie Bridgers, a Portland Press Herald columnist, recently visited Market Basket in Maine and gave their lobster roll … Read more