Home goods retailer Conn’s files for bankruptcy, closing over 70 stores
Home goods and furniture retailer Conn’s Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and announced plans to close several stores. The company announced it would close more than 70 HomePlus stores across 13 states. Corns filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. FOX Business has […]
Las Vegas authorities were alerted to possible ‘medical issue’ involving Biden, began closing roads
Members of President Joe Biden’s security detail and staff at nearby hospitals have all been put on high alert after the president appeared to have some sort of health scare during a recent visit to Las Vegas. Last Wednesday, Biden’s team was forced to cut short a trip to Sin City after the president fell […]
2025 Super Bowl odds, prediction: Jets closing in on Chiefs
Commercial Content 21+ As the calendar turns to August and the season gets ready to get fully underway, it’s training camp week in the NFL. FanDuel has the Chiefs and 49ers tied as favorites to win the Super Bowl in 2025, each with odds of +600. But with 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially requesting […]
Giancarlo Stanton closing in on Yankees injury return
Giancarlo Stanton is looming on a significant return to the Yankees, but a specific timeline for his return and whether he will require a rehab assignment are unclear. “I’m going to have a few more days to work on it and then come up with the best plan for next weekend,” he said in the […]
REPORT: Mexican President Says Trump Is ‘A Friend,’ Will Warn Against Closing Border
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday called former President Donald Trump a “friend” but reiterated his differences with Trump over his approach to immigration policy. While Lopez Obrador disagrees with Trump’s calls to close the border and his accusations that illegal immigrants are smuggling drugs such as fentanyl into the US, he reportedly […]
Espionage trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia reaches closing arguments
Closing arguments began Friday in the espionage trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been imprisoned for more than a year on charges that he, his employers and the US government strongly deny. Gershkovich appeared in court for a second consecutive day as the trial accelerates in Russia’s highly politicized judicial system. In previous […]
NYC museum Fotografiska to settle pregnancy discrimination suit before closing later this year
Photography museum Fotografiska is set to settle a lawsuit alleging managers discriminated against a pregnant employee by scolding her for sitting during work hours and bringing up her decision not to have an abortion. Managers at the Swedish Museum’s branch in Gramercy Park, which is set to close in late September, allegedly violated New York […]
Big Lots closing dozens of stores, putting survival in question
Wall Street Horizons vice president of research Kristin Short analyzes how inflation will affect U.S. consumers in “Making Money.” Discount retailer Big Lots plans to close “35 to 40” stores by the end of the year, according to a filing last month with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In A 280-page document, The company said […]
Las Vegas casino The Mirage must give away $1.6 million before closing
The Las Vegas casino plans to hand out $1.6 million in winnings over the seven days before closing permanently, as required by Nevada state law. The Mirage will close on July 17 after more than 30 years on the Las Vegas Strip. ABC7 reported. Tuesday. However, before the casino closes, it must distribute any large […]
Angel Reese adds 3-pointer to bag, closing gap on Caitlin Clark for ROY
Angel Reese has added a new piece to her repertoire. Reese had 27 points and 10 rebounds in the Chicago Sky’s 88-84 win over the Storm on Friday night in Seattle, extending her double-double streak to 12 games, tying her with Candace Parker for the WNBA record. Interestingly, Reese made both of his 3-point attempts, […]