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Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm snags stake in Truff
LOS ANGELES — SKKY Partners, a private equity firm founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons, has agreed to acquire a “significant minority stake” in specialty condiment brand Truff. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024. Founded in 2017, Truff offers an array of hot sauce,…
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I’m a Picky Fashion Editor, but Even I Can’t Resist These 5 Amazon Cyber Monday Deals
Picky might have a negative ring to it, but I like to think of it as having standards. We all have our tastes and preferences in things, and I am more difficult to win over (just ask my now fiancé). That said, when I do like something, you can rest assured that it’s really special.…
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WVU researchers aim to cut through radio interference that obscures signal detection
A West Virginia University research team is working on ways to eliminate the rampant human-made radio interference from cell phones, televisions and radar systems that can block the detection of radio signals by astronomers. With $510,000 in funding support from the National Science Foundation, team members will develop new algorithms and hardware with potentially broad…
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Artificial Snow Can Harm Wildlife, but Some Ski Resorts Have Found Another Way
In 2007, birds that live near ski slopes got a bit of a publicity boost. A study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology had found that along ski runs, diversity of bird species had plummeted, and news outlets took notice. Trampling snow, the noise from snow cannons and obstructive ski resort equipment were all…
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Artificial Snow Can Harm Wildlife, but Some Ski Resorts Have Found Another Way
In 2007, birds that live near ski slopes got a bit of a publicity boost. A study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology had found that along ski runs, diversity of bird species had plummeted, and news outlets took notice. Trampling snow, the noise from snow cannons and obstructive ski resort equipment were all…
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Great places for holiday shopping, a music venue is coming and other Jackson County business news
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A new music venue is coming to Jackson County and a nonprofit has taken over the former Anna’s Gifts & Home Décor building. Here are those stories and some recent Jackson-area business news you might have missed. The hearty California Chicken Salad sandwich is a hit at Lakeside Cafe When Sandbar…
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Encompass Health appoints Ted Christie to its board of directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) today announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of directors. This appointment will expand the Encompass Health board to 12 director seats as part of its ongoing succession planning. Christie joins the Encompass Health board with significant experience in…
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PLANET FITNESS LAUNCHES “PERKSFEST” WITH EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM NATIONAL BRAND PARTNERS TO KICKSTART HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON
Launching Cyber Monday through Dec. 11, members get access to limited time discounts in the PF App from popular brands including Fitbit, Crocs and more HAMPTON, N.H., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced…
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Kim Kardashian Reveals Dazzling Decorations at Her L.A. Home: ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’
Kim Kardashian’s countdown to Christmas is on! The SKIMS co-founder, 43, posted a video of the festive tree lights at her Los Angeles home on her Instagram Story on Sunday. The clip showed rows of tall trees festooned with bright white lights as Kardashian filmed from inside a car while pulling into her driveway. The video…
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Val Venis Wonders If CM Punk Will Promote ‘Genocide In The Womb’ On WWE Television After His Return
CM Punk is back in WWE after a rocky ride with AEW that was filled with one controversy after another. Now that Punk is back in WWE, there are some who wonder if he will change any of his ways, especially when it comes to his outspoken political views. Val Venis has been very outspoken…