The folly behind the NBA’s constant search to find its next standard-bearer
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Foot Locker struggles to attract Gen Alpha, Gen Z shoppers
Foot Locker’s quarterly results missed Wall Street’s expectations as total sales decreased due to Gen Alpha and Gen Z’s “cautious” spending habits. The sneaker retailing giant’s total sales were down 5.8% for the year, partially attributed to Nike, its largest brand partners, use of discounts to clear out old inventory. This has caused Gen Z … Read more
Robert Pattinson almost had mental breakdown in Jennifer Lawrence scene
Terrified dancer. Robert Pattinson said he nearly had “a meltdown breakdown” when he filmed a dance sequence with Jennifer Lawrence for their upcoming movie “Die, My Love.” “I did this movie with Lynne Ramsay, and she’s a really good dancer. And Jennifer Lawrence is a really good dancer. They just find it so easy,” Pattinson, … Read more
Meetings derail work productivity by giving employees ‘hangovers’: study
Forget happy hour — it’s meetings that are giving workers a hangover. An article recently published in the Harvard Business Review found that people can experience “meeting hangovers” after finishing an unhelpful meeting. Bad meetings can lead to “hangovers” stunting productivity. Drazen – stock.adobe.com A survey found that more than 90% of employees have suffered … Read more
Higher quality sperm can add 2 to 3 years to your life, study says
Strong swimmers could help men outlive the competition. New research suggests that those with higher-quality sperm may enjoy nearly three extra years of life compared to their less agile counterparts. In a nutshell: “The lower the semen quality, the lower the life expectancy,” said Lærke Priskorn, Ph.D., a senior researcher at Copenhagen University Hospital who … Read more
JD Vance found a buyer for his DC-area home in mere days
It only took four days for Vice President JD Vance’s former family home in Alexandria, Virginia to find a buyer. Vance bought the 100-year-old farmhouse in the vibrant neighborhood of Del Ray back in early 2023, before he was selected as President Trump’s running mate. Vance listed the home just last week for $1.69 million. … Read more
Apple unveils upgraded iPad Air ahead of expected MacBook Air refresh
Apple had social media buzzing on Tuesday after unveiling the latest version of its iPad Air – and another major product upgrade announcement is likely just around the corner. CEO Tim Cook had teased some major product announcements “this week” in an X post on Monday, which included a stylized video with the phrase “There’s … Read more
2,400-year-old puppets with ‘dramatic’ faces found at top of ancient pyramid in El Salvador
This was a kiln-er find. Puppets with remarkable facial features believed to date back some 2,400 years have been discovered at the top of an ancient pyramid in the jungle of El Salvador. The incredible find suggests that indigenous Salvadorians had a much closer connection to the wider ancient Mesoamerican world than previously thought, according … Read more
Joe LaCava, son are in for a special Arnold Palmer Invitational moment
Joe LaCava III and his son, Joe IV, have played their fair share of golf together over the years. On Thursday, the two have a 1:30 p.m. tee time at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge, and it’ll be the most special tee time of their lives — even though neither will hit a … Read more
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen forfeited $11.2M after quitting
Rodney McMullen, the now-former CEO of supermarket giant Kroger who stepped down following an investigation into his personal conduct, had to forfeit $11.2 million in unvested stock and options, according to government filings. McMullen also had to give up any bonus eligibility for the fiscal year that ended on Feb. 1, according to recent disclosures … Read more