Uniqlo’s CEO reveals the secrets to the Japanese retailer’s success

The name Uniqlo comes from joining the words for “unique” and “clothing.”

Forty years after its founding, Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo has more than 2,500 stores worldwide. Sales at its parent company, Fast Retailing Co., recently topped 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) annually for the first time.

The name Uniqlo comes from joining the words for “unique” and “clothing.” The chain’s basic concept is “LifeWear,” or everyday clothing. Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co....

Beyoncé will give Netflix a high-stakes chance to redeem itself after that glitchy Tyson vs. Paul livestreamed fight

The music superstar will perform in Houston during an NFL halftime show on Christmas Day, the streaming giant said. Fingers crossed that it goes smoothly.

If a Beyoncé halftime show was on your wish list, it looks like Christmas came early this year. Yesterday, Netflix announced that the 32-time Grammy winner will be performing during NFL Christmas Gameday at Houston’s NRG Stadium on December 25. 

Medicaid dominates coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs

State Medicaid programs for low-income families are the single biggest source of coverage, giving 31.6 million people access to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy or Eli Lilly’s Zepbound.

U.S. government health plans account for the lion’s share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the reimbursement available from private employers and insurers, according to an analysis shared with Reuters.

Why more people are moving to far-flung exurbs

The rapid growth of far-flung exurbs is an after-effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people. Located between Tampa and Orlando, Florida’s citrus capital produces more boxes of citrus than any other county in the state and has devoted tens of thousands of acres to growing millions of trees.

Everything you need to know about Trump FCC pick Brendan Carr

The longtime FCC commissioner is a frequent critic of Big Tech—and a close ally of Elon Musk.

President-elect Donald Trump chose Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission, the agency that regulates broadcasting, telecommunications, and broadband.

Antitrust cases against Big Tech and megamergers could end in deals under Trump, experts say

Deals that got torpedoed by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command.

The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal-making throughout President Joe Biden’s administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he returns to the White House next year.

Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6

Kansas added five first-place votes in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, strengthening its grip on the No. 1 spot, while Purdue jumped seven spots to No. 6.

Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount.

School Battles May Help Explain Why Democrats Declined in Some Suburbs

Voters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools.

Man Is Accused of Killing 2 in Random Stabbings in Manhattan

The stabbings, which also left a third person critically injured, occurred across a broad swath of the borough over several hours on Monday morning.

DoorDash will let you import your grocery list from Apple’s Reminders app

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DoorDash now lets you import a grocery list from Apple’s Reminders app to make it easier to buy groceries on the app. To use the feature, while shopping on DoorDash, look for a button to import a list in the app and select the list you’d like to bring over. (You can also paste a list, if you prefer.) DoorDash will then offer suggestions for things to add to your cart based on what’s on your list.

The new feature is part of a suite of...

Report: Sergio Garcia pays fines, now Ryder Cup eligible

Sergio Garcia lines up a putt during the 2021 Ryder Cup. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Garcia has reportedly paid the outstanding fines that he owed the DP World Tour for joining LIV Golf, which makes him Ryder Cup eligible.

Sergio Garcia now has a chance to return to the Ryder Cup and represent Team Europe for a 12th time next year at Bethpage Black.

According to an exclusive report from Ben Parsons of Bunkered, Garcia has paid the outstanding fines that he owed the DP World...

One of WNBA’s top guard defenders joins Unrivaled basketball league

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Jordin Canada, a guard on the Atlanta Dream, will join the offseason 3-on-3 basketball league.

Jordin Canada will play in Unrivaled this offseason, becoming the latest WNBA standout to commit to the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league.

Canada, who averaged 10.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals this past season, is one of the best guard defenders in the league.

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Ty Jerome is the unsung hero of the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers

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The 6’5 super sub is a driving force behind the Cavs historic start to the 2024-2025 season

Whenever a team, in any sport, has an extended stretch of consecutively winning games the focus is usually on the star players and the head coach of said team.

This has also been the case for the now 15-0 Cleveland Cavaliers, and for good reason.

New head coach Kenny Atkinson is off to, by far, the best start in the history of the franchise. Darius Garland is making a...

Garmin Instinct 3 accidentally leaked: 3 things we know about it so far

Garmin might have just spilled the beans on its next project, which is big news for outdoor enthusiasts.

A leak from Garmin Spain’s website has unveiled key details about the Instinct 3, the latest addition to its lineup of adventure-ready smartwatches.

SEE ALSO: The Garmin f?nix 7 Pro is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon

The Instinct series has long been a favorite for hikers, climbers, and survivalists. It combines durability with...

Where Trump's FCC chair nominee Brendan Carr stands on net neutrality

Trump is running down his list of administration appointees, landing this week on Brendan Carr as the new pick for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair.

Carr, current FCC commissioner and its top Republican member, was nominated for the FCC by Trump in 2017 after serving as general counsel and as an advisor to former Chair Ajit Pai. His term has since been extended to 2029, and in the seven years he's served on the commission, Carr has been a vocal, partisan opponent to Net...

A happy accident? This 75" Samsung smart TV Black Friday doorbuster is $200 off 3 days early

Get $200 off: As of Nov. 18, This 75” Samsung Smart TV Black Friday deal is available for $549.99. Get it now to take 27% off the list price.

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People Are Obsessed With This Video Of Joe Biden Wandering Into The Amazon Rainforest, And It's The Meme We All Needed Right Now

" it would be so funny if this is how his presidency ended. months before his term ends, he just walks into the rainforest and is never seen again"

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How Trump’s Plans for Mass Deportations, Tariffs and Fed Could Affect the Economy

Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.

Top 12 women's teams stay put; TCU enters at 19

The top 12 teams in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll, led by No. 1 South Carolina, stayed put, while TCU entered at No. 19 -- its highest spot since '08.