The housing market is currently facing a challenging situation with previously owned home sales hitting a 30-year low. In May, existing home sales remained stagnant, falling by 0.7% from April, resulting in a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.11 million units. This decline represents a 2.8% drop compared to the same period last year. The
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Darden Restaurants recently reported a mixed quarterly performance, with Olive Garden experiencing a decline in same-store sales for the second consecutive quarter. This trend is concerning for the company, as it indicates a potential struggle to attract customers and drive revenue growth. With only a forecasted 1% to 2% increase in same-store sales for fiscal
One of the main factors that have been missing from the box office in recent years has been the presence of family-friendly films. While there have been a few successful kid-friendly hits, such as Universal’s “Super Mario Bros.,” most family features have either opted for streaming platforms or had their releases spaced too far apart
Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of favoring the financial industry over the interests of the American public. This accusation comes after reports surfaced that Powell may be advocating for changes to regulations that would reduce the capital cushion large American banks are required to hold under the Basel III Endgame
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Merck’s new vaccine, Capvaxive, which is specifically designed to protect adults from pneumococcus, a bacteria that can lead to serious illnesses such as pneumonia. This approval marks a significant milestone in providing broader protection against pneumococcal disease, particularly for older patients and those with chronic health conditions who
Disney and Pixar have faced challenges in regaining their foothold at the box office following the pandemic. The decision to release animated features directly on Disney+ caused a shift in audience behavior towards streaming platforms. This move impacted the traditional theatrical experience, as parents became accustomed to seeking out new Disney content from the comfort
Boeing’s Starliner capsule, named “Calypso,” is set to remain at the International Space Station for twice as long as originally planned, NASA announced on Friday. This extended stay is part of the developmental mission known as Boeing’s crew flight test, which involves a series of tests being conducted on the Starliner while it is docked
The Pentagon recently announced the winners of its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin, as it is now part of the contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program. Alongside Blue Origin, Elon
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting faced a major setback on Thursday as computer problems caused servers to crash under overwhelming interest in the stream. According to a customer service representative for the company hosting the stream, the meeting was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET and was hosted on ComputerShare. However, when attendees tried to
The news that Major League Eating (MLE) has decided to part ways with 16-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest has shocked many fans. This decision came after Chestnut chose to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs, leading to the termination of
The United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation is focused on determining whether Fain misused his power as the union president. Additionally, union leaders, including Fain, are being accused of obstructing the investigation and impeding the watchdog’s access to crucial information. These actions
Moderna, a leading biotech company, announced on Monday that its combination vaccine targeting both Covid-19 and the flu has shown to be more effective than standalone shots for these viruses in a late-stage trial. This groundbreaking development has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach vaccination against respiratory viruses. The concept of combination vaccines
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed both strengths and weaknesses in the American economy, and one sector that has been particularly affected is child care. As day cares closed their doors and schools shifted to virtual learning, parents were left struggling to balance work and childcare responsibilities. Although the employment levels in the child care sector
Cricket may not be as mainstream in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, but that hasn’t stopped high-profile CEOs and investors from trying to change that. With the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S. for the first time, nearly a billion dollars have been invested