A new study published in The Lancet HIV journal warns that proposed cuts to global foreign aid, including a reduction in programs in the US, could lead to millions of HIV deaths and soaring rates of infections worldwide by 2030. The study estimates an additional 4.4-10.8 million new HIV infections in low- and middle-income countries, … Read more
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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