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Panasonic to End Fluorescent Lamp Production by 2027, Marking an Era’s Close

Aug 19, 2024 15:35 pm UTC| Business Life Technology

Panasonic will cease production of fluorescent lamps by the end of 2027, ending a seven-decade legacy. The decision aligns with global efforts to phase out mercury-containing products, marking a significant shift in the...

Mark Gonzales’ adidas Aloha Super Lands in 'Burnt Sienna' as Gazelle Indoor Sports Halloween Colors

Aug 19, 2024 15:29 pm UTC| Business Life

Mark Gonzales adidas Aloha Super has landed in the new Burnt Sienna colorway, blending deep brown, jet black, and burnt sienna hues. Meanwhile, the adidas Gazelle Indoor embraces the season with Halloween-inspired orange...

McDonald's to Launch Yu-Gi-Oh Happy Meal in August as Pokemon Announces New Toy Line

Aug 19, 2024 15:23 pm UTC| Business Life

McDonalds is reportedly set to launch a Yu-Gi-Oh Happy Meal in the U.S. this August, following its successful overseas debut. Meanwhile, Pokemon has announced a new toy line for its Japan-exclusive Happy Meal, adding to...

Fall Flavors Arrive: New Seasonal Menus from Krispy Kreme, Cracker Barrel, and The Human Bean

Aug 19, 2024 15:20 pm UTC| Business Life

As the fall season nears, Krispy Kreme, Cracker Barrel, and The Human Bean unveil their seasonal menus, each offering unique twists on classic autumn flavors. From pumpkin spice donuts to apple-infused treats, these new...

McDonald’s Brings Back the Beloved Pumpkin and Creme Pie Just in Time for Fall

Aug 19, 2024 15:17 pm UTC| Business Life

McDonalds has announced the return of its popular Pumpkin and Creme Pie, a seasonal favorite featuring spiced pumpkin and sweet cream filling. The dessert, first launched in 2011, is now available at select locations as...

Carl’s Jr. Drops Loaded Guacamole Bacon Fries, Sparking Excitement Across Fast-Food Fans

Aug 19, 2024 15:15 pm UTC| Business Life

Carls Jr. has unveiled its Loaded Guacamole Bacon Fries, a new menu item featuring natural-cut fries topped with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, pico de gallo, and house-made guacamole, making waves among fast-food...

Taco Bell’s Baja Blast Twists Could Be Coming Soon in a Nationwide Rollout

Aug 19, 2024 15:08 pm UTC| Business Life

Taco Bells popular Baja Blast Twists, first introduced during the Live Más LIVE event, may be returning with a flavor upgrade in 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting a potential nationwide release after their recent...

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Economy

EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

The European Union has decided to delay the formal signing of its long-anticipated free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, as EU leaders convened in Brussels to prioritize discussions on funding Ukraines war effort....

Precious Metals Rally as Silver and Platinum Outperform on Rate Cut Bets

Gold prices edged slightly lower in Asian trading on Friday but were still on track to post modest weekly gains, as strong safe-haven demand continued to support the precious metals market. At the same time, silver and...

Oil Prices Steady in Asia but Headed for Weekly Loss on Supply Glut Concerns

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, but both major benchmarks were still on track to record a second consecutive weekly decline as persistent concerns over a global supply glut continued to...

New Zealand Business Confidence Hits 30-Year High as Economic Outlook Improves

New Zealands business confidence surged sharply in December, reaching its highest level in three decades, according to the latest ANZ Bank Business Outlook survey released on Friday. The data highlights growing optimism...

BOJ Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Japan Signals Shift Toward Monetary Normalization

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates to a three-decade high, marking another milestone in its gradual exit from ultra-loose monetary policy. At the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Friday,...

Politics

U.S. and China Push for Ceasefire as Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate

China and the United States are intensifying separate diplomatic efforts to revive a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, as Southeast Asian leaders prepare for a crucial ASEAN meeting aimed at addressing the worst...

Syria, Kurds and U.S. Race to Show Progress on SDF Integration Deal

Syrian, Kurdish and U.S. officials are intensifying diplomatic efforts ahead of a year-end deadline to demonstrate progress on a long-stalled agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian state, according to...

Putin Signals Possible Peace or Continued War in Ukraine at Major Year-End Address

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to send a significant signal to the United States and European powers regarding the future of the Ukraine war when he speaks at his annual end-of-year news conference on Friday....

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Trump Signs Order to Ease Federal Marijuana Rules, Signaling Major Policy Shift

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to loosen regulations on marijuana, a move that could mark one of the most significant changes in U.S. cannabis policy in decades. The...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...