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USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Caitlin Clark's quads, Trump-Musk bromance and 'Duck Dynasty': Your week in review
USA TODAY RFK Jr. changes COVID-19 vaccine protocols COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced. National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, joining Kennedy for the announcement posted in a video on X, called the change 'common sense and good science." Traditionally, immunization guidance is voted on by a CDC advisory committee; then the CDC director makes the final call. The CDC panel has not voted on Kennedy's change. Can Trump and Musk agree to disagree? Could there be some cooling in the Trump-Musk bromance? The president's crusade to pass his "big, beautiful" tax and spending bill through Congress took some flak from his former right-hand man, who said he was "disappointed" with the cost of the bill and complained that it "undermines the work the DOGE team is doing." (Musk has also criticized Trump's tariffs.) Asked about Musk's remarks on the spending bill, Trump cited politics: "I'm not happy about certain aspects of it, but I'm thrilled by other aspects of it. … It's got a way to go." At least one break is official, however: Musk's turbulent 130-day run as a "special government employee" is now over. Southwest's free-checked-bag era comes to a close It's the end of the line for free checked bags on Southwest. For the first time, the airline is now charging for the service: $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second bag (overweight and oversized baggage costs more). Tickets booked or changed on or before May 28 don't apply, and for some customers, new fare categories and membership perks will still earn them free checked bags. The new fees are the latest major change for Dallas-based Southwest, including a farewell to its open seating policy of more than 50 years. In a news release, the airline acknowledged that "preferences have evolved." 'Duck Dynasty' guru Phil Robertson dies Phil Robertson, the bushy-bearded and plainspoken patriarch of the colorful Louisiana family featured on A&E Network's 'Duck Dynasty," has died. He was 79 and had battled Alzheimer's disease and other health problems, his family said. His family-run hunting products business, Duck Commander, was the epicenter of "Duck Dynasty," which ran from 2012 to 2017 on the back of the clan's three core tenets: "faith, family and ducks.' The duck call will not go silent, however; a spinoff, "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," premieres June 1. Caitlin Clark is hurting, and so is the WNBA Call it the Caitlin Clark effect − in reverse. The Indiana Fever's star guard is out for at least two weeks after she strained her left quad in a loss to the New York Liberty, which meant she would be sidelined for at least the next four games. The WNBA is feeling the pain, too: Ticket prices have plunged since news of Clark's injury. It's especially disappointing for the Fever's road game June 7 against the Chicago Sky − the latest Clark vs. Angel Reese clash − which had been moved to the 23,000-plus-seat United Center to meet demand for tickets. − Compiled by Robert Abitbol, USA TODAY copy chief
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Heritage sets James Bond memorabilia auction for June 13
1 of 4 | Heritage Auctions announced a collection of James Bond items will go under the hammer June 13, including memorabilia from the eras of every Bond actor, including Daniel Craig. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Heritage Auctions announced an upcoming auction of James Bond memorabilia spanning the character's entire history, both literary and cinematic. The Dallas-based auction house said the June 13 auction will feature items related to both Bond author Ian Fleming and the film franchise that his novels spawned. The items, billed as "one of the most impressive collections of Bond memorabilia ever assembled," includes signed merchandise, posters and rare props from every Bond era and featuring every actor to play the character -- Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Fleming-related items in the auction include the author's PAN Award, a 1958 copy of Diamonds Are Forever and a signed first edition of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Other items include an Aston Martin promotional British Double Crown from 1965's Thunderball, a rocket prop from 1987's The Living Daylights, a cast-signed international one-sheet from 1979's Moonraker and a clapperboard used in the production of 2002's Die Another Day. "With the franchise entering a new era, there's never been a more exciting time to revisit Bond's legacy," said Alastair McCrea, Heritage's London-based director of entertainment. "These items aren't just memorabilia -- they're milestones in one of cinema's most enduring sagas."
Business Journals
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
North Texas growth spurs 260-acre land deal in Pilot Point
A Dallas-based land development company has purchased 260 acres in a growing city one hour north of downtown Dallas. The land is surrounded by a flurry of planned residential communities and, combined with existing acreage owned by the buyer, could eventually support construction of more than 1,200 homes.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Neutral, low-maintenance 'princess nails' are trending. Is the economy partially to blame?
In an age of economic uncertainty — where social media declares everything a 'recession indicator' — many of us are evaluating how we spend money. One thing that people are reconsidering, according to social media, is how much money they spend on their nails. And it's shifting the culture around what being well-manicured actually looks like. Enter the so-called 'princess nail,' aka shorter nails topped with neutral polish — similar to what's typical for royalty. (Kate Middleton made headlines in 2023 when she was spotted out with red nail polish on her short nails — and she hasn't been seen wearing anything but neutral colors since.) But princess nails are about way more than just looking classic — they're also about saving money while still staying en vogue. The term 'princess nails' has floated around on social media and fits neatly into the minimalist, so-called clean girl aesthetic that's been circulating since at least 2022 and has resulted in quite a bit of controversy. It also includes wearing no-makeup makeup and neutral-colored clothing. Juli Russell, a Sally Beauty brand ambassador and nail expert, agreed that this princess trend has to do with the push toward minimalism in fashion, as well as so-called quiet luxury. But just because luxury is in the name, doesn't mean you're splashing out at the salon. Instead, she said, these 'clean, competent, quietly cool nails' are both classy and 'easy to maintain.' But while some people are full-on embracing the trend of 'princess nails' for its classic style, others have another take: It's not merely another hot nail trend, but an indication that people are trying to spend less on their nail care. 'Princess nails aka recession indicator nails,' one TikToker shared in a video while showing off her pale pink mani. Another wrote on her TikTok, 'Me getting plain nails is the true recession indicator,' adding in the caption, 'I'm in a state of mourning.' The reality, though, is that like other fashion trends (think the day-to-night outfits of the early aughts, around the time of the 2008 recession), nail looks are inspired by economic realities. And economic realities also influence which nail designs will trend. 'We definitely have been seeing shorter nails become more popular in our salon locations,' Rianna Basurto, director of marketing at Los Angeles and Dallas-based nail salons Bellacures, told Yahoo News. 'It's something that has been gradually building over the last year or so.' Basurto said that while these shorter nails are certainly tied to that minimalist look that's trending, many people are embracing them because they offer a practical way to stay on trend. 'Shorter nails are just easier to manage on a day-to-day basis,' she explained. And with 'clients going a bit longer between appointments," they'd rather pick colors that 'grow out really nicely.' 'Think sheer pink, soft whites, nudes,' Basurto noted. 'Think OPI's 'Bubble Bath' or 'Put It in Neutral,' which are two of the most popular shades across all of our locations.' One thing people might be wondering: If people are trying to cut back on spending, why bother with nails at all? Abigail Hall, an associate professor of economics at the University of Tampa, told Yahoo News that it's not surprising that people would continue to splurge on luxuries, even when attempting to cut back how much they spend on them in general. 'You see people, maybe counterintuitively, buying lipstick during recessions, because it's considered to be like a small luxury — it's a splurge, but if you spend, say, $15 on a tube of lipstick, it's something you can feel good about, and not necessarily feel guilty about,' she explained. The same goes for nail trends: You may spend $50 on a manicure, Hall explained, but if that simplified manicure now lasts you far longer between appointments than, say, your long almond-shaped red talons ever did, you may feel less inclined to cut out the luxury entirely. While Hall said that some people may forego getting their nails done altogether during times of economic hardship, others might simply swap out what they're having done. 'Say you're getting something like a full set of acrylics — you might try to stretch out the time between your appointments. So you'll see people letting their nails just go a little bit longer, or maybe a lot longer than what they typically would.' Or, she noted, you might see people 'switching from relatively high cost nail options to relatively lower cost scale options.' Hall herself said she went from getting her nails done at the salon to doing them at home. Maybe you're a fan of neat, neutral nails — or, maybe, you're just embracing them because you'd rather cut back on nails than, say, groceries. But while 'princess nails' are trending, they're not the only nail trend out there. Russell pointed to other looks, such as jelly nails and cat-eye designs, which are also having a moment. If you are on a budget but prefer to embrace brighter, edgier nails, at-home nail options are better than ever, said Russell. 'Anything you get done at a salon, you can do at home,' Russell said. 'Hair and makeup have been really popular to do at home, and nails are now just starting to catch up.' Russell said that while doing your own nails at home may seem 'really daunting,' many people are learning how to embrace their inner manicurist with items like dip powder and UV gel kits, which, for the person willing to practice, can earn you results close to the salon at a fraction of the cost. Companies like Nailnoo claim their dip powder sets will give you a salon-quality manicure for less than $3 per mani, for example. And for those who don't have a steady hand to paint on a manicure, Russell recommends press-on nails, which she says have come a long way in recent years, with longer-lasting glue and press-ons that come in a variety of shapes and sizes for a more custom fit. But for those who can't be bothered, Russell said that there's an easy solution to keeping nails neat: 'I love a clean, groomed manicure,' she said. 'I always have cuticle oil in my purse and my bed and I apply it before I go to sleep — that's going to improve the look of your nails, hydrate them and help them get a little bit stronger.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Heavy-duty truck parts maker, distributor to close after 46-year run
TransAxle LLC recently announced plans to close all its locations across the U.S. and lay off 209 workers. Headquartered in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, TransAxle at one point was one of the largest East Coast remanufacturers and distributors of transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps and other specialized components for the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets. Company officials said they are preparing to cease operations after failing to find a buyer, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices filed in several states. 'TransAxle LLC has been engaged in efforts to sell the business for some time,' the company said. 'Despite our efforts we have not been able to consummate a sale at this time. As a result, the company finds itself in the difficult position of having to conduct an orderly wind down of the business.'It's unclear why TransAxle was seeking a buyer. Company officials did not return a request for comment from FreightWaves. TransAxle will close all 13 of its locations by the end of August, including operations in Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Maine. Impacted job titles in the layoffs include drivers, shop managers, mechanics, machinists, warehouse associates and team leads. TransAxle was founded in 1979 with a single location in Cinnaminson. The business was acquired in 2006 by Graham Partners, a private equity firm located in 2010, the company had grown to 28 distribution centers and six remanufacturing was acquired by Dallas-based private equity firm Crossplane Capital in 2020. The post Heavy-duty truck parts maker, distributor to close after 46-year run appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
