S&P 500 Today: Deckers Outdoor and Ross Stores Stocks Decline as Companies Hold Back on Forecasts
Key takeout The S&P 500 dropped 0.7% on Friday, May 23, 2025, as tariffs on smartphones and other major trading partners gained attention ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Deckers’ stock and Roth Store’s shares fell after the footwear company decided not to offer year-round guidance, citing tariff uncertainties. Intuit’s shares surged after Turbotax’s parent […]
Ed Martin was spat on during an outdoor interview.
During an outdoor interview with Newsmax, Ed Martin, who previously served as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, was confronted by a woman who yelled at him while walking her dog. She unexpectedly approached Martin and exclaimed, “You’re Ed Martin!” When he asked, “How are you?” she then spat on him, as shown […]
Wayfair Dining Sale: get up to 50% off dining tables, chairs and outdoor dining sets
Update your dining room, kitchen and patio with these meal sales from Wayfair. (istock) Have you been waiting for the right time to upgrade your dining room furniture? Or are you finally ready to put your meal set on your patio or deck? Now is the time for stock. Way Fair Dining Sale. Sales are […]
Wayfair Spring Cyber Week: indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs and lighting deals
Upgrade your furniture and decorations while Wayfair is on sale. (istock) Want to refresh your home style in time for spring? Wayfair Spring Cyber Week offers sudden discounts on indoor and outdoor furniture and decoration. Outdoor furniture, Bedroom furniture, Living room seating and Lights up All are up to 60% off Area Rug It's up […]
7 outdoor products to help you enjoy cold weather
When you have the right gear, spend more time outdoors. (istock) Winter creates beautiful snowy landscapes that are fun to explore, but the cold can be too much for many to enjoy the snow and ice. However, if you have the right outdoor gear, spending time outside in the winter can actually be fun. If […]
NYC restaurateurs frustrated as city issues only 40 outdoor dining permits with thousands still in limbo: ‘Extorted money from us’
Big Apple's outdoor dining shed has a backlog of over 3,600 applications. Thanks to the city's “funny” complex new approval process, Post has learned. As authorities are in a hurry to hand out temporary licenses, the city has issued permits for 40 dining spots, and restaurant owners have made large investments ahead of the April […]
Patio heaters and fire pits that help make your outdoor space cozy and inviting
Fire pit is the center of all outdoor spaces, providing warmth, atmosphere, and places where friends and family gather. (ISTOCK) Fire pit is the center of all outdoor spaces, providing warmth, atmosphere, and places where friends and family gather in winter. Even if you roast marshmallows, talk about campfires, or simply enjoy crackling and shine, […]
REI lays off more than 400 staffers, shuts down outdoor activities division
Outdoor apparel chain REI Co-op has announced it will close its entire Experiences division, which offers low-cost, introductory hiking and activity courses, and lay off more than 400 staff members. Approximately 180 full-time and 248 part-time employees will lose their jobs as REI focuses on its core retail business, the company said. “We have held […]
Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses
The Pope is suffering from a cold and will miss his usual outdoor Sunday prayers and instead celebrate indoors on Christmas Eve and a few days before midday mass, the Vatican announced Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff gave the blessing from his home in a chapel in the Vatican's Santa Marta district, citing cold weather and […]
Vandals are putting hilarious googly eyes on outdoor sculptures — but local officials aren’t laughing
Talk about an eye-sore sight. An Oregon city is begging local residents to stop taping googly eyes onto roadside sculptures because the funny gag costs too much money. Bend city officials noticed oversized optics taped to metal artwork featuring deer and geometric patterns on roundabouts throughout the area. Residents of Bend, Oregon, are turning giant […]