A remarkable shift is taking place in the world of professional track and field as a group of unsponsored athletes are making their mark at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials. These athletes, numbering 35 in total, are part of Bandit Running’s Unsponsored Project, which seeks to challenge the traditional sponsorship model and provide
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NASA and Boeing recently announced the extension of the first Starliner crewed flight without setting a new target date for returning the capsule to Earth. The Boeing Starliner capsule, named “Calypso,” will continue to be at the International Space Station for an indefinite period to conduct new testing on the ground. This extension was unexpected,
Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding outside of their home country, with a projected goal of achieving 33% of the global automotive market share by the year 2030. According to a recent report by AlixPartners, this growth will be a significant increase from the current 21% market share. It is expected that a large portion of
Southwest Airlines faced a rough start when its shares dropped by about 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday due to a revision in its second-quarter revenue forecast. The carrier pointed towards shifting booking patterns as the reason behind this downward revision. The airline now anticipates a decline of 4% to 4.5% in revenue per available
The Biden administration recently announced that it will impose inflation penalties on 64 prescription drugs for the third quarter of this year. This move is in line with President Joe Biden’s commitment to lowering drug prices in the United States, particularly for older Americans enrolled in Medicare. The administration’s initiative is part of the Inflation
The first half of the year has shown a 2.9% increase in U.S. auto sales compared to the previous year. However, there are concerns regarding the sustainability of this growth for the rest of the year. Factors such as growing vehicle inventory levels, increasing incentives, and uncertainty surrounding the economy, interest rates, and the upcoming
In an effort to revitalize its online marketplace, Target has announced a partnership with Shopify that will bring a range of new and trendy brands to its website. The collaboration, set to kick off on Monday, will enable Shopify merchants to apply to join Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party marketplace. Target’s Chief Guest Experience Officer,
The housing market is currently facing a challenging situation, with sales of previously owned homes at a 30-year low. In May, existing home sales were essentially flat, experiencing a 0.7% decrease from April. The National Association of Realtors reported that the annualized rate of sales was 4.11 million units, marking a 2.8% decline from the
Darden Restaurants recently reported their quarterly results, and it was a mixed bag. The company faced challenges as Olive Garden, one of their key chains, experienced a decrease in same-store sales for the second quarter in a row. This decline impacted the overall performance of the company, despite some positive growth. Financial Overview In the
The box office has been missing a crucial element recently – family films. While there have been a few hits like Universal’s “Super Mario Bros.,” the overall landscape has been lacking in kid-friendly content. The pandemic caused many family features to be released on streaming platforms instead of in theaters, leading to a significant gap