Brilliant Earth Reports Record Revenue for 2023

Brilliant Earth’s sales grew 4% year on year to $124.3 million in the fourth quarter amid a record number of orders. The 18% increase in individual orders offset a 12% decline in the average value per sale during the three months that ended December 31, the retailer said last week. Net profit for the period fell 69% to $1.9 million. Engagement rings were one of the top sellers for the company, with demand for those above $10,000 increasing year-on-year in the fourth quarter, Brilliant Earth CEO Beth Gerstein said last week in an earnings call, transcribed by Seeking Alpha. The…

Florida woman rings in 106th birthday with first-time visit to Walt Disney World

Woman celebrates 106th birthday at Disney Florida woman celebrates 106th birthday with a first time visit to Walt Disney World. Disney cast members welcome her at arrival with a celebration. LAKE BUENA VISTA Fla. – A Florida woman had a magical birthday celebration at Walt Disney World on Wednesday – but it wasn’t your typical birthday party. Magnolia Jackson turned 106 years old and had her family on hand to celebrate, with the help of Walt Disney World and their cast members. It was also Jackson’s first time ever visiting the theme park. “Lively! Magical! Watching her family come into…

NASA’s Webb Rings in the Holidays with the Ringed Planet Uranus

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on unusual and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that spins on its side. Webb captured this dynamic world with rings, moons, storms, and other atmospheric features – including a seasonal polar cap. The image expands upon a two-color version released earlier this year, adding additional wavelength coverage for a more detailed look. With its exquisite sensitivity, Webb captured Uranus’ dim inner and outer rings, including the elusive Zeta ring – the extremely faint and diffuse ring closest to the planet. It also depicted many of the planet’s 27 known moons, even…