The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has warned visitors to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho about a suspected outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Snow geese are most affected, with dead birds collected from the refuge being sent to a lab for diagnosis. Visitors are advised not to approach or touch sick … Read more
Macy’s has taken steps to tighten its financial controls after discovering a rogue employee had hidden $151 million in delivery expenses over nearly three years. The mistake was initially made in accounting for small parcel delivery expenses and then the person intentionally made errors to cover it up. According to Chairman and CEO Tony Spring, … Read more
Healthcare stocks took a hit on Wednesday as lawmakers and patients pushed for changes to the business models of major health-care companies. Shares of UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, and CVS Health fell nearly 5% due to concerns over a new bipartisan bill aimed at breaking up pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The companies, which operate three of … Read more
Buffalo defensive coordinator Bobby Babich described his team’s performance in last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams as a “recipe for losing.” The Bills will face the Detroit Lions this Sunday, looking to bounce back from their fifth straight loss. Babich expects his defense to respond better against the Lions’ high-powered offense, which ranks … Read more
Researchers have challenged the notion that gaming is bad for young minds by discovering a link between increased video game spending and improved intelligence in children. A study analyzing data from over 9,500 American kids aged 9-10 found that those who spent more time playing video games showed a small but notable increase in cognitive … Read more
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has admitted to a cybersecurity breach that left customers unable to order online. The company, known for its signature glazed doughnuts, filed a 8-K report on November 29, revealing unauthorized access to a portion of its IT systems. Krispy Kreme’s security team worked with “leading cybersecurity experts” to contain and remediate … Read more
Jim Carrey recently stated that he’s likely retiring from acting after reprising his role as Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” However, his retirement was short-lived due to financial reasons. Carrey admitted that he played a genius in “Sonic” movies because it allows him to earn money, despite initial claims of returning only for … Read more
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has stated that the league’s relationship with Roc Nation and its owner Jay-Z will not change despite rape allegations against him. In response to a civil claim filed by a 13-year-old girl, Goodell said the league is aware of the allegations but does not plan to take any action. Goodell praised … Read more
Irgens, a Wauwatosa-based commercial real estate development firm, is revamping a suburban office building in Pewaukee to accommodate medical and complementary healthcare users. The three-story building, built in 2005 for insurance provider Markel, will undergo renovations starting later this month. The 58,223-square-foot building has approximately 35,000 square feet of available space, which will be converted … Read more
Sony has shifted its focus from its underperforming Spider-Man universe to the next actual Spider-Man film, which will be released in 2025 and stars Tom Holland. This decision comes after a string of poorly received films, including Venom, Morbius, and Madame Web. Kraven the Hunter, the latest installment in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, is expected to … Read more