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Burger King launches first 100% digital store in Brazil

Mar 21, 2022 10:17 am UTC| Business Economy

Burger King Brasil is going digital as it invests in upgrading its store to provide a 100% digital service to customers. The new totem device will allow people to place orders easily without going through the cashiers and...

KFC Singapore brings back Fried Durian Mochi

Mar 21, 2022 09:07 am UTC| Business Economy

KFC Singapore has brought back one of the locals favorite dessert items, and it is called the Golden Durian Mochi. It will be available in stores across the country starting Monday, March 21. As mentioned on Mothership,...

Wendy’s aims to beat Burger King with its breakfast menu

Mar 21, 2022 08:21 am UTC| Business Economy

Wendys first introduced its breakfast menu two years ago, and after the nationwide launch at that time, it was not able to reach its goal. One of the reasons why the fast-food chain did not attain the result it was hoping...

Burger King now serving Budweiser beer in its stores

Mar 21, 2022 06:55 am UTC| Business Economy

Burger King in Argentina is now serving an unexpected item in its stores. The popular burger joint has started selling beer in its 36 out of 114 restaurant outlets in the country. The local media outlet ANDigital...

Volkswagen recalls 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada

Mar 21, 2022 06:34 am UTC| Business Economy

Volkswagen recalls more than 200,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada. The latest recall was issued for its Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs. According to CNBC, 246,000 units of the said vehicle models were...

Burger King keeps stake in Russian franchisee via JV with Putin’s ‘piggy bank’

Mar 21, 2022 03:36 am UTC| Economy Business

Burger King has kept its stake in its Russian franchisee through Burger King Russia Ltd., a joint venture with VTB Bank, known as Russian President Vladimir Putins piggy bank, leaked documents show. Toronto-based...

Burger King jumps in on the avocado craze with its Guacamole Crunch King

Mar 20, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Economy Business

Burger King is now offering the Guacamole Crunch King at its locations in Mexico and South America, which it claims to provide a taste of another planet. The burger contains grilled meat, guacamole, crispy bacon, and...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared...

The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve

The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind-blowing. Who would have thought wed be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality...

Technology

Senators Push for Stablecoin Regulation to Protect US Dollar Dominance

U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. This legislation establishes stringent guidelines for stablecoin issuers to enhance consumer protection and...

Tesla's Flood Resilience Tested by Dubai's Historic Rainfall

As Dubai experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, Tesla vehicles were spotted expertly maneuvering through the citys severely flooded streets. Social media footage shows these electric vehicles crossing water-logged...

Volkswagen Unveils New EV Platform in China to Cut Costs, Challenge BYD

In a strategic move to undercut rivals and boost market share, Volkswagen announced a new cost-effective EV platform in China, developed in partnership with XPeng, to launch in 2026. Volkswagen Partners with XPeng to...

Pepe Coin Climbs 6%: Market Braces for Potential Profit-Booking Selloff

Pepe Coin, the funny frog-themed meme cryptocurrency, has once again piqued the interest of crypto aficionados, with its price rising by an impressive 6% today. This revival coincides with a broader market recovery...

Tesla Cybertruck Gets Major Upgrades in Exciting Spring Update

Teslas latest Spring update promises to elevate the Cybertruck with advanced features such as Vehicle to Home Powersharing and a series of customization options, enhancing utility and aesthetics. Improved Functionality...