The French-Italian eyeglasses manufacturer Essilor Luxottica will purchase the American worldwide clothing and footwear brand — which presently owns 13 prominent brands, including Vans, Timberland, and the North Face — for $1.5 billion in cash, as per a statement released by VF Corporation on Wednesday. According to VF CEO Bracken Darrell, the company’s strategic portfolio…
Netflix, the streaming giant headquartered in Los Gatos, California, announced plans to discontinue its lowest-priced ad-free subscription option in the U.S. and France. This decision, detailed in a shareholder letter on Thursday, marks a strategic move to potentially bolster subscriptions to its cheaper ad-supported plan. The phased-out basic ad-free plan, previously priced at $11.99 per…
The U.S. Justice Department has taken legal action against Southwest Key Programs Inc., a prominent Texas-based nonprofit specializing in providing shelter to unaccompanied children encountered at the U.S. southern border. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges severe and pervasive sexual abuse and harassment of children under…
Interest in the 76-year-old actor of “The Terminator,” Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2024 net worth of $1 billion as estimated by Forbes has increased, highlighting the actor’s continued success in the fitness and film sectors. Naturally, followers are interested in learning how this well-known individual has accrued significant fortune and what variety of sources have contributed to…
In a stunning development, renowned rapper and singer Sean Kingston, along with his mother Janice Turner, have been indicted on federal charges in South Florida. The charges allege that they orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme amounting to over $1 million. The legal saga unfolded as Kingston, 34, and Turner, 61, made their initial appearances in…
Amid the flurry of activities at the Republican National Convention, significant developments within the Democratic Party have stirred speculation about President Joe Biden’s future as the party’s nominee. Reports have surfaced that several prominent Democrats are quietly discussing a potential pathway for Biden to step aside, paving the way for a new contender. A recent…
In an unprecedented turn of events, former President Donald Trump has completely rewritten his convention speech following an assassination attempt against him. The incident occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where a gunman fired a bullet that narrowly missed him. Trump, who survived the attack, shared his insights in interviews with the New York…
Incident Details In the early hours of July 17, 2024, a tragic collision occurred involving a pedestrian and a large semi-truck near the intersection of 63rd Avenue and Buckeye Road in Phoenix. Detectives swiftly responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Victim’s Condition Emergency personnel found 71-year-old Biyan Wu critically injured on the south…
On July 18, 2024, detectives launched an investigation into a shooting that occurred in front of an apartment complex parking lot in South Phoenix. The incident resulted in the death of a 16-year-old female, Yadira Duarte Rodriguez, and left two others injured. Around 7:30 pm, officers responded to a call near 7th Avenue and Alta…
Introduction In the early hours of July 17, 2024, a fatal collision occurred in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix, Arizona. Two vehicles were involved, resulting in the loss of life for one individual. Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. The Incident The collision took place near the intersection of 12th Street…