After an exciting last weekend in orbit, China’s first space station Tiangong 1 (Chinese for “celestial palace”) reentered Earth’s atmosphere early Monday morning on April 2nd at 00:16 Universal Time, give or take a minute, over the South Pacific. The United States Strategic Command’s Joint Space Operations Center lists the reentry as occurring over latitude […]
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US proposes tariffs on 1,300 Chinese goods
Fears of a trade war between the United States and China just escalated again. The Trump administration on Tuesday published a list of about 1,300 Chinese exports that could be targeted for tariffs. The United States plans to apply the tariffs to about $50 billion worth of goods to punish China for its theft of […]
Spotify shares jump in record-setting direct listing
Shares of Spotify Technology SA ended up 12.9 percent on their first day of trade on the New York Stock Exchange, a smooth debut that could pave the way for other companies looking to go public without the aid of Wall Street underwriters. Spotify shares opened at $165.90, up nearly 26 percent from a reference […]
What to eat before a workout – and foods to avoid
Looking to feel good or increase your energy during your workout? What you eat before you head to the gym could make all the difference. Coach and celebrity trainer Harry Hanson says eating the wrong foods right before getting your sweat on can drag you down. “You don’t want to eat anything that’s going to sit in […]
This Elementary-School-Age T. Rex Is a ‘1 in 100 Million’ Discovery
Paleontologists digging in Montana have hit the dinosaur jackpot. They’ve uncovered what appears to be an elementary-school-age Tyrannosaurus rex, they announced Thursday (March 29). The researchers found the fearsome beast’s remains in Montana’s famous Hell Creek formation, a rocky expanse chock-full of dinosaur-age fossils. Despite the site’s rich assemblage, the past 100 years have yielded […]
Local toy stores scramble to scoop up Toys R Us business
More than $7 billion in toy sales will be reallocated throughout the industry after Toys R Us finalizes its liquidation sale and closes 700-plus stores, including several in the St. Louis area. Local toy retailers and specialty shops are hoping some of that money trickles into their cash registers. “There is definitely an opportunity for […]
Walmart in Talks to Strengthen Ties to Health Insurer Humana
Walmart, the giant retailer, is constantly looking for ways to expand its business. Humana, the health insurer, is watching the consolidation taking place in its industry and looking for a partner. Now the two companies are exploring ways to strengthen their ties, people briefed on the matter said Friday, the latest sign of the disruptive […]
A Cancer ‘Vaccine’ Cured 97% of Tumors in Mice. What’s That Mean for People?
A promising new cancer “vaccine” that cured up to 97 percent of tumors in mice will soon be tested in humans for the first time — but experts say that we’re still a long way off from this type of drug being prescribed to cancer patients. Researchers from Stanford University will test the therapy in […]
Chinese Space Station Is Tumbling Toward an Easter Sunday Crash
ARLINGTON, Va. – The falling Chinese space station Tiangong-1 is tumbling in orbit and may crash back to Earth early Easter Sunday (April 1), experts say. Estimates for the crash of Tiangong-1 range sometime between March 31 and April 1, with a focus of 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT) on April 1, according to Aerospace […]
Under Armour says 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts breached
Under Armour Inc (UAA.N) (UA.N) said on Thursday that data from some 150 million MyFitnessPal diet and fitness app accounts was compromised in February, in one of the biggest hacks in history, sending shares of the athletic apparel maker down 3 percent in after-hours trade. The stolen data includes account user names, email addresses and […]
Walmart in early talks to buy insurer Humana, report says
Walmart has waded into preliminary negotiations on a possible purchase of Louisville-based health insurer, Humana, according a news report. No potential terms were disclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday in a story that cited people familiar with the matter. Humana (HUM) shares surged 10% in after hours trading. Walmart (WMT) shares lost 1%. Spokespersons […]
New Report Shows Prevalence Of Mental Health Issues Faced In Tulsa
TULSA, Oklahoma – A new report released Wednesday shows just how critical mental health issues are in Tulsa. The report indicates that 1 in 20 adults in Tulsa have a serious mental illness, but mental health affects children and teenagers, too. Bill Major, the Executive Director of the Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation, says “there […]