Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chop
In the past few years, China's poultry industry has been hit hard by the rise of new avian orthoreovirus (ARV) strains. This study dives into how these viruses have been changing in commercial broiler farms from 2016 to 2021. Researchers collected and identified 51 unique ARV samples from different
At this year's CES in Las Vegas, TV companies are showing off software and AI features, not the hardware we'd expect. LG's new "AI Remote" is a prime example. While they market it as a cool feature, this remote lacks a simple input button, making it harder to use. The Holy Grail for TVs should be to
Digital health technology, or DHT, promises to transform healthcare by cutting costs and boosting care quality. But the industry is a complex web of stakeholders and strict rules. In the European Union, medical devices face tough regulations, while new ways to pay for DHTs are emerging. This makes c
Imagine this: the cannabis industry is booming, with predictions that it could hit $444. 34 billion by 2030. In the USA alone, sales are expected to reach $33. 6 billion by the end of 2023. What's fueling this growth? Education! As people get smarter about cannabis, they're using it more. Dispensari
The Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of destruction, more than 2, 000 homes lost. Among those affected are musicians and industry professionals from the Palisades and Eaton communities. These folks aren't just losing their homes, but also their recording studios and equipment. Nonprofits like
After Party Studios, a digital content company, has just gotten stronger with two new hires. Sam Ewen and Ayesha Mittal have joined the team from different backgrounds. Ewen will take on the new role of Head of Entertainment, focusing on growing the business in the entertainment sector. Mittal, on t
Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies
You might think the music industry is all about youth, but there's a group of unsung heroes who are proving that age is just a number. We're talking about roadies, those hardworking folks who make sure the show goes on smoothly. Surprisingly, many of them are in their 60s and 70s! They've been aroun
Did you know that small music venues, festivals, and performing arts centers bring a lot more to society than just good vibes? The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is digging deep into this topic. They've started a big study called "The State of Live" to find out just how much these pla
