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
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
Airbus SE has secured a £150 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to build a landing platform for a rover destined for Mars. The ExoMars mission, scheduled to launch in 2028 and partnered with NASA, aims to search for signs of life on the red planet. The UK-built rover will land on Mars … Read more
Muslims worldwide are marking Eid al-Fitr, a significant festival in the Islamic calendar. The celebration, also known as “the festival of the breaking of the fast,” typically occurs at the end of Ramadan. During this month, many adults fast from dawn till sunset and engage in spiritual reflection, prayer, and self-reflection. As Eid al-Fitr is … Read more
A new phase 3b trial found that the oral formulation of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, reduces the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease. The study, SOUL, involved over 9,650 patients and showed a 14% relative reduction in cardiovascular death, … Read more
Protesters in Berkeley, California, gathered in front of a Tesla dealership on Saturday, joining thousands of others worldwide in condemning Elon Musk’s efforts to scale down the federal workforce. The “Tesla Takedown” protests have been growing since their inception last month, with over 1,000 demonstrators attending the latest event. Critics argue that Musk is using … Read more
Actress Kim Delaney, known for her role in NYPD Blue, was arrested on Saturday after an alleged domestic disturbance with her partner James Morgan. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department took her into custody at 10:15am after a heated altercation turned physical. Delaney faces felony assault with a deadly weapon charges, while Morgan received a … Read more
A website has reached its maximum capacity due to an overwhelming number of requests. This issue is often referred to as a “rate limiting” problem. When a website receives too many requests in a short period, it may become unresponsive or even crash. This can be caused by various factors such as a surge in … Read more