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Fitness Ventures plans to open 15 new Crunch Fitness locations across the Portland region Crunch Fitness franchise operator Fitness Ventures is zeroing in on Portland, acquiring three existing clubs and committing $75 million to opening 15 new locations across the region in the coming years. The move follows Fitness Ventures’ recent club opening in Des Moines, Iowa, earlier this summer, The three Crunch gyms acquired in the Portland deal were built under the smaller 1.0 model, a contrast to the larger Crunch 3.0 template that Fitness Ventures has been rolling out across the country. The company is evaluating whether to renovate and expand the…
The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit appears to be nearing its final stages, but the path is not yet clear. Although Ripple officially withdrew its cross-appeal in June and fulfilled its $125 million penalty obligation, the SEC has yet to do the same. This case has dwelled long in the minds of the members of the XRP community, and most recently, pro-XRP attorney Bill Morgan commented that while there is technically no hard deadline for the SEC to withdraw, a key date is now fast approaching. No Deadline, But the Clock Is Ticking According to pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan, August 15,…
Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in a tri-series of Twenty20 international matches to tune up for next month’s Asia Cup, followed by the Twenty20 World Cup next year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. “The tri-series will feature teams from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium,” the PCB said in a press release. The T20I tournament will serve as a “launching pad” for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from…
Sixty years in, Gold’s Gym is trading some of its grit for HydroMassage, saunas and a new performance edge, starting with a bold Hyrox partnership As Gold’s Gym celebrates its 60th anniversary, the brand isn’t just looking back on a legacy; it’s redefining what strength looks like in 2025. Long known as the proving ground for bodybuilding icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gold’s Gym is softening the edges of its famously hardcore image. Steam rooms, saunas, HydroMassage chairs and CryoLounge recovery zones now sit alongside squat racks and turf, supporting today’s strength-seekers that desire performance and recovery. credit: Golds Gym This summer, the brand…
The HORI Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for just $40, which is a discount of $20 and a record-low price. This is a great deal for those who own a Switch 2 and want to take advantage of the camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim.This was designed specifically for Nintendo’s new console, so it’s a plug-and-play affair. It’s actually cheaper than the official Switch 2 camera with this sale and it looks a whole lot cooler. It’s a Piranha Plant from the Mario franchise. We called it…
Pakistan beat the West Indies in their opening T20 international on Friday as their spin bowlers inflicted the damage in a 14-run victory to extend a miserable run for the West Indies. The Pakistani spin specialists halted the West Indies’ chase of 179 to ease to a 14-run victory under the lights in Lauderhill, Florida. Saim Ayub posted a half-century and his teammates produced a steady flow of runs as the West Indies slumped to a sixth T20 defeat in a row, having been whitewashed 5-0 by Australia on home soil earlier in July. When Jason Holder dismissed Ayub for…
Whether you need a new MacBook for the upcoming semester or you’ve just been itching to upgrade from an older machine, now’s a good time to buy. Amazon has a sale on the latest M4 MacBook Air that knocks up to 20 percent off many configurations.The base model is where you’ll get the biggest discount. The 16GB RAM/256GB SSD laptop is down to $799 from $999, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. You can upgrade to 512GB SSD for $999, down from $1,199, another all-time low price, or 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $1,199, down from…
As Web3 gaming continues to attract both retail users and institutional attention, FUNToken ($FUN) is increasingly seen as one of the sector’s most credible contenders. Trading around $0.02000 at the time of writing, FUN has made the leap past $0.02 and is fluctuating around that, signaling that what started as cautious optimism among holders is evolving into broader market conviction. With a target of $0.33 by next year, the project’s future will be shaped by two intertwined factors: the clarity of its roadmap and the sentiment building around its expanding ecosystem. Here’s what both of these elements reveal about FUNToken’s…
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP may be entering its most explosive phase in years, according to crypto analyst CryptoInsightUK, who on July 31 released a sweeping technical breakdown that suggests the token’s breakout from a six-year consolidation range could soon send prices to $15—and potentially beyond. “This is just the…
Coinbase’s Bitcoin premium has dropped into negative territory for the first time since May. This development is bearish for the flagship crypto as it suggests that demand from the U.S. may be waning. Coinbase Bitcoin Premium In The Red CryptoQuant data shows that the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index is at -0.00254829, marking the first time it has been in the red since May 29, when it was at -0.01626105. This Index tracks the difference between the Bitcoin price on Coinbase and the Bitcoin price on Binance. It is also used to gauge the spot demand for BTC from institutional and…