Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The number of dry-cleaning establishments is falling in the US. The decline is not only due to COVID-19, but has been a trend since 2001 amidst other changes. Coin-operated laundry shops in the US have remained steady and even saw a rise during the pandemic. Many industries took a hit from the…
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Peloton co-founder and former CEO John Foley presided over a sharp drop in the company’s stock price. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Peloton’s co-founder and former CEO, John Foley, has severed his last ties to the company. The company announced Foley will step down as the company’s executive chairman, effective Monday. Karen Boone, an existing Peloton board…
Ukrainian soldiers returned to the Kharkiv region after claiming to retake part of their land from Russia. Soldiers raised Ukrainian flags in the towns they have liberated. Civilians in Odessa danced in the streets, celebrating the progress. Ukrainian forces claim to have retaken more than 1,100 square miles of territory, and videos show them celebrating…
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. We rounded up the best 60th birthday gift ideas, from accessories to help them enjoy their favorite hobbies to the coziest blankets and slippers. The Blanket Co./Williams Sonoma 60th birthdays are a big deal: They’re the gateway to the golden years,…
Kourtney Kardashian. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images Kourtney Kardashian Barker is launching Lemme on September 27. Lemme is a line of natural vitamin and supplement gummies. Kardashian Barker’s last venture was Poosh, a lifestyle website and ecommerce site, that launched in 2019. Matcha, CBD, Ashwagandha, Lion’s mane. In Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s hometown of Los Angeles, these could easily…
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. From “Maus” to “Persepolis,” here are some of the best graphic novels and adult comic books to read in 2022. Amazon; Alyssa Powell/Insider Graphic novels bring all kinds of stories to life with illustrations. They include nonfiction reads, fantasy adventures, and…
Ukrainian troops fire surface-to-surface MLRS rockets towards Russian positions at a front line in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas on June 7, 2022. Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images In the past few days, Ukrainian forces have captured thousands of square miles of lost territory. Ukraine launched two counteroffensives amid expectations it would concentrate solely…
A Tesla Model 3. David Zalubowski/AP Tesla executive Martin Viecha spoke at the invite-only Goldman Sachs tech conference on Monday. He highlighted potential for falling manufacturing costs per vehicle. Tesla wants to eventually put a cheaper vehicle on the road in time for its robotaxi service. Tesla executive Martin Viecha just took investors through the…
Drew Angerer/Getty Images Instagram has been working to compete with rival TikTok through Reels, its short-form video feature. An internal report reviewed by the Wall Street Journal shows that Reels lags far behind the competition. According to the document, most Instagram Reels users don’t get any engagement at all. Instagram has for months been trying…
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Alyssa Powell/Insider A robot vacuum will make the small but time-consuming task of vacuuming a little easier. However, you’ll want one that’s powerful and relatively quiet and doesn’t require constant attention. I’ve tested 30 robot vacuums to find the best ones…