South Korea and Japan Restore Trade Relations
Published on 04/26/2023South Korea formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade on Monday, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row fueled by historical grievances.
Bed Bath and Bankruptcy
Published on 04/25/2023Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed turnaround plans.
Converting Offices to Apartments
Published on 04/24/2023Throughout the United States, office-to-housing conversions are gaining traction as a potential solution for struggling downtown business districts that were emptied out due to the pandemic and may never fully recover.
Genetic Evolution Via Radioactivity: Dogs of Chernobyl
Published on 04/24/2023They just took a DNA test, turns out they’re 100%......radiation adjusted dog.
Claw Machine Wins Boy
Published on 04/23/2023A 13-year-old boy had to be freed from a claw machine after he climbed inside hoping to score a prize, according to an official at a North Carolina amusement park.
ChatGPT Could Return to Italy
Published on 04/21/2023ChatGPT could return to Italy soon if its maker, OpenAI, complies with measures to satisfy regulators who had imposed a temporary ban on the artificial intelligence software over privacy worries.
Jesus in Japan
Published on 04/21/2023Japan has been known to take Christian imagery because it’s something aesthetically pleasing to them, but apparently there is an alleged tomb of Jesus in Japan as well? This was news to us so we’re bringing this in as news for you.
Your Tax Refund May Be Smaller This Year
Published on 04/20/2023If you're anticipating a tax refund, it's worth noting that it may not be as sizable as last year's. Additionally, the ongoing high inflation rates mean that the money you do receive will not stretch as far as it would have in the past.
The Nickel Bag Mystery
Published on 04/19/2023Scammers are now using rocks to help scam their way in selling “more” precious metals, like nickel. This whole bizarre story brings a whole new meaning to the saying “go kick rocks”.
Minnesota Settles With Juul
Published on 04/18/2023The state of Minnesota has announced a settlement in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco company Altria.
New Bird, Who Dis?
Published on 04/17/2023Jungles seem to be the most magical place with biodiversity that consistently results in new species being discovered. Maybe we should be looking into why, but for now, two new birds dropped.
Small Businesses Feeling Credit Crunch
Published on 04/17/2023The tightening of credit for small businesses due to rising interest rates has already limited borrowing opportunities.