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
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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
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently extended the approval of GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, to include adults between the ages of 50 to 59 who are at heightened risk of severe illness from the potentially deadly virus. This marks a significant milestone as the first-ever vaccine endorsed by the FDA
Rivian Automotive has recently announced the redesign of its all-electric R1 pickup and SUV models, with a focus on improving range, performance, and computing power. Despite the 2025 model-year vehicles looking similar outwardly to the current models, Rivian has made significant changes to over half of the hardware components in the second-generation products. In addition,
Boeing’s recent launch of its Starliner capsule with astronauts on board marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to certify the spacecraft for NASA missions to the International Space Station. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, was the culmination of a series of delays and setbacks that have plagued the Starliner program. Despite
In May, Ford Motor’s U.S. new vehicle sales witnessed an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year. The surge was primarily driven by a significant uptick in sales of all-electric and hybrid models. Specifically, Ford reported a remarkable 65% growth in both hybrid and all-electric vehicle sales during the month, far exceeding the 5.6% rise
The leadership team at Paramount Global recently presented a go-forward plan at their annual shareholder meeting, outlining strategic priorities in the event that a sale of the company does not happen. The plan, presented by the “Office of the CEO” comprised of CBS CEO George Cheeks, Paramount Media Networks CEO Chris McCarthy, and Paramount Pictures
Recent reports suggest that Paramount and Skydance have reached an agreement to merge their operations. This merger, spearheaded by David Ellison’s Skydance and backed by private equity firms RedBird Capital and KKR, could potentially reshape the landscape of the entertainment industry. The negotiations have been intensive, with both parties working towards finalizing the terms of
Moderna and Merck recently shared positive three-year data on their experimental vaccine in combination with Keytruda for patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer. The combination of the vaccine and Keytruda showed significant improvements in survival rates and exhibited long-lasting efficacy in a midstage study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology
The Food and Drug Administration has given its approval for Moderna’s vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus for adults aged 60 and older. This marks the company’s second product to enter the U.S. market, providing Moderna with a much-needed revenue stream as demand for its Covid jab declines. The decision to approve Moderna’s shot was based
In April, signed sales contracts on existing homes experienced a significant drop of 7.7% compared to March, marking the slowest pace since April 2020. This decline, reported by the National Association of Realtors, came as a surprise to many industry experts who anticipated flat sales compared to the previous month. The decrease in pending sales,
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to meet with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with other top company leaders to present a quality improvement plan. This plan is aimed at showcasing better staff training and production practices at Boeing’s factories. The FAA ordered this report after a near-catastrophic incident involving an airplane door panel
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a solid first quarter with substantial growth in comparable sales. The company exceeded analyst expectations, with earnings per share of $3.30 compared to an expected $2.95, and revenue of $3.02 billion versus an anticipated $2.94 billion. This strong performance led to a 5.3% increase in comparable sales, driven by higher transaction
American Airlines recently announced a significant cut to its sales outlook, indicating a challenging road ahead for the company. The airline giant now expects unit revenues to plummet by as much as 6% in the second quarter compared to the previous year, a stark contrast from the initial forecast of a decline of no more