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The Great North American Eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. NASA has issued a guide and enlisted volunteers to help with multiple experiments, including hundreds of students who will send up research balloons.

A rare comet may also make an appearance during next week’s eclipse.  

Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash.

On the Lighter Side

A ranking of the best new food offerings for game days at Citizens Bank Park.

Baskin Robbins has a new ice cream flavor for spring—Marigold Dreamsicle.

Here is a guide to some of the best dumplings in the world, as well as a list of some great options in Philadelphia.

This year, you won’t have to go to Augusta to eat the Masters’ famed Pimento Cheese sandwich.

An Increase in Bankruptcy Filings is Not Surprising

A recent report from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts indicates that bankruptcy filings are increasing in the U.S. Recently, JoAnn Fabrics and related entities filed a Chapter 11 proceeding, with plans to exit sometime in April.  EV maker Fisker, facing delisting, cut the price of the Ocean SUV in an effort to avoid bankruptcy. Confronted with the possibility of bankruptcy after another costly Endless Shrimp promotion, Red Lobster has appointed a restructuring expert as its’ new CEO.

If you have been notified about a bankruptcy or are considering filing a bankruptcy, the financial professionals at Asterion can help guide you through the process or work with you on potential alternatives to filing.

FYI

A new report from the U.S. Treasury Department indicates AI is making financial fraud simpler.

Trends We’re Watching

Car prices may rise in the wake of the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the effects on insurance will likely be significant and long-lasting.

What’s Puzzling Us

How does an entire house get built on the wrong lot?

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All

The pom-pom of a winter hat was mistaken for a baby hedgehog and delivered to a wildlife rescue hospital by an apparently confused person somewhere in England.

Thread Recommendations

Among the 50th Anniversaries being celebrated in 1974 are the publication of Carrie, Stephen King’s first novel, as well as the introduction of the Rubik’s Cube and Post-it Notes.

One man’s trash turned out to be a treasured part of Captain Cook’s shell collection.

The Getty Museum has made thousands of images from its collection available for public use.

2001, A Space Odyssey, which premiered on this day in 1968, has left a lasting impact.

Watch List

A reindeer “cyclone” was captured on video by a drone.

Spotlight on Bankruptcy Services

Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting services to parties in interest in bankruptcy proceedings.

April 2, 2024