ViacomCBS rebrands, announces new corporate name
Feb 16, 2022 08:37 am UTC| Business Economy
ViacomCBS announces a name change as part of its rebranding plans. The American mass media company said on Tuesday, Feb. 15, that its new corporate name is Paramount, and the change is taking effect on Feb....
KFC to introduce Peking Duk’s Cluk Burger and its free at the KFC Feastival
Feb 16, 2022 08:01 am UTC| Business Economy
KFC has created a new burger, and it will be given out for free. The fried chicken restaurant introduced the new Peking Cluk Burger in Australia, and it was unveiled in time for the KFC Feastival. According to...
Louis Vuitton raising prices worldwide due to rising costs
Feb 16, 2022 07:40 am UTC| Business Economy
Louis Vuitton, the French high-end luxury fashion house, revealed it has been affected by inflation, and the rising costs are forcing it to raise the prices of its goods worldwide. The Paris, France, headquartered company...
Intel acquires Tower Semiconductor for $5.4B to expand chipmaking specialty
Feb 16, 2022 05:48 am UTC| Business Economy
Intel is investing $5.4 billion to acquire Israels chipmaking company, Tower Semiconductor. The acquisition was announced by the companies on Tuesday, Feb. 15. The deal will allow Intel Corp to have access to more...
Study reveals drinking a cup of coffee a day reduces COVID risks
Feb 15, 2022 22:03 pm UTC| Science Economy
A study conducted by Northwestern University revealed that drinking at least one cup of coffee a day can cut your risk of developing COVID by 10 percent. Eating just over half a serving of cooked or raw vegetables,...
Beyond Meat, A&W Canada team up to launch plant-based Jalapeno Lime Burger
Feb 15, 2022 10:03 am UTC| Business Economy
Beyond Meat and AW Canada have joined forces to introduce the newest plant-based sandwich. The new Jalapeno Lime Beyond Meat Burger has been added to the menu of the Canadian unit of the American fast-food...
KFC adds new Kentucky Scorcher hot chicken sandwich in Canada
Feb 15, 2022 09:17 am UTC| Business Economy
KFC launched a new food item to its restaurant chain unit in Canada, and it is called the Kentucky Scorcher. The new sandwich offering has been described as the fast-food chains spiciest creation yet. The new KFC...
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