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Billy Joel’s beloved Long Island motorcycle shop is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes. The music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, New York, in late September and auctioning off his collection later this year because of a brain disorder he has …

Biggest S&P 500 Movers on Tuesday 1 hr 17 min ago Advancers Spirit Aviation Holdings (FLYY) warned it may be unable to continue operations, citing an insufficient cash supply and difficulties in navigating operational challenges. Shares of the low-cost airline, which emerged from bankruptcy in March, plunged more than 40%, while shares of rival carriers rose. United Airlines (UAL) shares logged …

WASHINGTON — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the same time, Venus and Jupiter will converge in the sky — overlapping like a very bright star. If your focus is the meteor shower, it’s worth knowing that this year a bright moon will dampen viewing during the pre-dawn peak, so some experts recommend waiting a …

MILWAUKEE — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were scrapping the final day of the 11-day event after rains …

Once a staple of shopping malls across the U.S., teens and tweens retailer Claire’s announced this week it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The once thriving retailer has faced numerous challenges in recent years caused in part by growing competition and a decrease in mall traffic nationwide. While the company says it is exploring “strategic alternatives” to its …

Monday evening (Aug. 11) offers a perfect chance to identify what many consider the most beautiful object in the night sky: the ringed planet Saturn. Helping guide the way, will be another familiar celestial companion, the moon, shining in its waning gibbous phase. As I’ve pointed out over the years here at Space.com, to the naked eye, Saturn does not …

BOSTON — When the Major League Baseball trade deadline arrived last Thursday at 6 p.m., Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow intuitively understood that his work was far from done. The deadline signaled the end of any deals being made between clubs, but for an executive with a contending team, the work never ends. And so it was that …

In the 1970s, behavioral researcher John B. Calhoun created what looked like paradise—for mice. There was no hunger, no predators, and no disease. Yet within a few years, every mouse was dead. The experiment, known as Universe 25, has become one of the most disturbing studies in behavioral science, and some believe it carries unsettling lessons for the future of …

The non-binding agreement between the NFL and ESPN may not become binding for a while. According to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the deal possibly won’t close until the end of 2026, given the expected timetable for regulatory approval. Disney Head of Corporate Development Justin Warbrooke told Karp that a closing in late 2026 “is our best case.” The …

The Boston Red Sox are nearing a deal with rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, MLB’s top prospect in Keith Law’s preseason rankings, to a long-term extension that could keep him with the team through 2034, sources confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday. Anthony’s deal, which is pending a physical, is for eight years and $130 million. It includes a club option …