This could finally be Sears’ and Kmart’s last holiday shopping season This Black Friday could very likely be the start of the final holiday shopping season for Sears and Kmart, two brands that once proudly dominated the US retail landscape. The two chains are only a shell of what they were when the holding company that owns both emerged from bankruptcy less than three years ago. (CNN)
How to Save a Ski Town All over the West, a housing crisis is causing workforce shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the culture and existence of mountain towns as we know them. But amid the doom and gloom, some people are fighting for solutions. (Outside)
New York City Is Building a Wall of Oysters to Fend Off Floods Thousands of acres of undersea reefs once protected the city’s shoreline. Now an army of volunteers is bringing the bivalves back, one shell at a time. (CityLab)
Regulatory riddle: An investigation into the SEC v. Ripple case and its consequences for crypto The rapidly expanding crypto business is attracting regulatory scrutiny from the SEC (Fox Business)
Everyone’s Moving to Texas. Here’s Why. As the Golden Gate shuts, the Lone Star beckons. If you’re looking for an affordable, economically vibrant city that is less likely to be damaged by climate change than many other American cities, our data shows why Texas is a new land of plenty. (New York Times)
How Serena Williams Is Making Massive Social Impact Through Venture Capital With over 50 portfolio companies with a $33 billion market cap and 60 percent diverse founder investments, Serena Ventures is making waves in the venture capital world by investing in mission-driven companies. (Worth)
AEW is WWE’s first real fight in decades. It may change the face of pro wrestling in the U.S. While WWE continues to be the pro wrestling juggernaut in business and pop culture, AEW sees the company as vulnerable. Dave Meltzer, the longtime wrestling historian and journalist with the Wrestling Observer, said in an interview that AEW’s campaign to become the alternative to WWE has ushered in “the most interesting and exciting time in pro wrestling” since 1999. The late 1990s brought what’s known as the industry’s “Attitude Era” for megastars and increased violence and sexual content, which were shown to be highly effective in luring larger audiences. (Washington Post)
CM Punk VS. MJF: The Moment the Wrestling World Has Been Waiting for Didn't Disappoint - Is wrestling and the art of the promo dead? MJF - “Cause I’m about to verbally finish you quicker than your ufc career”
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John Dilo's "Red Tiger" Almost Part Dilo’s power-packed skating hits new heights as he demolishes massive sets and oversees the next evolution of manuals.
Will Marshall Dime Part Will attacks double stacks and brings the heat to New York’s streets in yet another strong showing. Big ups.
Eight Days In The Desert: A long week for diggers, riders, and media team. The vibes were high and everyone threw down. This is Rampage 2021.
Vans x Cult BMX Presents: Never Fade | BMX | VANS Never Fade symbolizes the Vans X Cult relationship and love for BMX in a ten-year strong partnership. With the sixth Vans X Cult product collaboration Dakota Roche and Cult Founder Robbie Morales share their appreciation of the association. At the same time, the rest of the Cult team let their riding do the talking in a look that reflects Cult BMX and what it stands for, to Never Fade.
CULTCREW/ SEAN RICANY/ VX Sean Ricany laying down lines in socal. Dak capturing and cutting it all on his classic VX for your entertainment.