Today’s topics

• Wayfair is opening a physical store

• Was the 401(k) a mistake?

• Health benefits of living under water

• Trip to Mars in just two months

  and more…

U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq reaching a record close, boosted by Nvidia shares ahead of the chipmaker's highly anticipated earnings report later this week. The broader S&P 500 index increased by 0.1%, while the Dow Jones fell below 40,000, impacted by a decline in JPMorgan shares.

Wayfair to open first large store as physical retail makes a comeback. Wayfair is launching its first large-format store, believing the in-person shopping experience can surpass online browsing. Following other online brands like Warby Parker and Glossier, Wayfair is tapping into the resurgence of brick-and-mortar retail. Notably, new store openings have outpaced closures since 2022, a trend continuing into 2023 and 2024.

Mexican taco stand wins Michelin star. Chef Arturo Rivera Martínez has made history by earning a Michelin star for Tacos El Califa de León, the first taco stand to receive the honor. Located in Mexico City's bohemian San Rafael neighborhood, the stand offers just four types of tacos, but their perfection earned high praise.

Man Stays 93 Days Under the Atlantic, Comes Out Younger

Retired Navy officer Joseph Dituri spent over three months underwater for a groundbreaking study. Scientists were stunned when he emerged looking and feeling ten years younger. Tests showed his telomeres—DNA caps that usually shrink with age—were 20% longer. His stem cell count shot up, his sleep improved, his cholesterol dropped by 72 points, and his inflammation markers halved. Doctors credit the underwater pressure for these amazing health benefits.

NASA's New Plasma Rocket Could Get Us to Mars in 2 Months

A revolutionary rocket system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), could slash the trip to Mars to just two months. Developed by Howe Industries and backed by NASA, this tech promises to make deep space travel faster and more efficient. Current tech takes nearly two years for a round trip to Mars, but the PPR's high specific impulse (Isp) means it generates thrust far more efficiently.

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists into space after 2-year break. Blue Origin just rocketed six tourists to the edge of space, making them new astronauts. This comes after nearly two years of downtime following a failed uncrewed test flight. The New Shepard flight took off at 9:36 a.m. from Jeff Bezos' Launch Site One in West Texas.

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'Was the 401(k) a mistake?' social media weighs in. A New York Times article ignited a Reddit debate about whether swapping traditional pensions for 401(k) plans was a blunder. 

Most expensive Patek Philippes and a $3 million Richard Mille sold at auction. Get ready for jaw-dropping watches hitting the market, including many from Sylvester Stallone's collection. Among them are the most expensive Patek Philippes and a stunning $3 million Richard Mille.

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