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...
Japanese dentists pay more for dental crown ingredient palladium due to economic sanctions on Russia
Mar 20, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Economy Business Health
Japanese dentists are now paying far more for palladium, a rare earth metal that is an essential ingredient for making dental crowns, due to economic sanctions imposed against Russia due to its Ukraine invasion. Russia...
Nike, Converse reach settlement with ex-employee in sneaker customization case
Mar 19, 2022 15:22 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
Nike and Converse have settled a custom-sneaker lawsuit against its former employee Jeffrey Waskowiak and his company KickRich LLC over a case involving trademark infringement, dilution, false designation of origin, and...
Burger King debuts ‘Batman’ movie-themed Oreo dessert
Mar 19, 2022 13:54 pm UTC| Business Economy
Burger King Spain has created a new dessert, and it was made based on The Batman movie. With this new treat, the burger joint has officially jumped into Warners Batman universe. Burger King Spain debuts the King Fusion...
Nike unveils Rolex inspired Nike Air Jordan 1 trainers
Mar 19, 2022 00:12 am UTC| Life Economy Business
Nike has unveiled an Air Jordan 1 that pays homage to the craftsmanship of Rolex, which comes with gold, suede accents, and a green alligator-effect outer. These design details take inspiration from the 1963-released...
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