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Dunkin’ Smoothies Once Thrived with Real Fruit—Here’s Why They’re Off the Menu Now

Sep 06, 2024 12:23 pm UTC| Business Life

Dunkin once offered real fruit smoothies like Strawberry Banana and Wildberry, featuring low-fat yogurt and natural ingredients. Despite their popularity, these nutritious beverages are no longer on the menu as of summer...

Starbucks Japan Debuts Chilled Pumpkin Spice Latte Cups at Convenience Stores This Fall

Sep 06, 2024 12:15 pm UTC| Business Life

Starbucks Japan is launching its first-ever chilled Pumpkin Spice Latte cups, available exclusively at convenience stores starting September 10. The limited-time offering brings the iconic fall flavor to a convenient,...

McDonald’s Introduces Mini McFlurry with Sustainable Packaging Starting September 2024

Sep 06, 2024 12:12 pm UTC| Business Life

McDonalds is launching a mini-sized McFlurry on September 10, 2024, at participating U.S. locations. This new offering caters to smaller cravings and comes in updated sustainable packaging, part of McDonalds ongoing effort...

Starbucks’ Rumored Fall Menu Add-Ons Include Pecan Drinks and a Halloween Cookie

Sep 06, 2024 12:06 pm UTC| Business Life

Starbucks is rumored to add pecan-flavored drinks and a Halloween-themed Mummy Cookie to its fall menu, with new items reportedly debuting on September 19 and October 1. These additions promise to bring fresh seasonal...

Chick-fil-A Adds New Banana Pudding Milkshake and Frosted Coffee to Seasonal Menu

Sep 06, 2024 11:59 am UTC| Business Life

Chick-fil-A has expanded its seasonal offerings with the addition of two banana-flavored beverages: the Banana Pudding Milkshake and the Banana Frosted Coffee. Available until November 16, these limited-time drinks bring...

글로벌 경제 불확실성에도 일본 서비스업 8월 성장세 유지

Sep 06, 2024 07:42 am UTC| Business

8월 일본 서비스업이 글로벌 경제 불확실성에도 불구하고 수출 판매의 반등 덕분에 꾸준한 성장세를 유지했다. 서비스업 구매관리자지수(PMI)는 53.7을 기록하며 2개월 연속 확장세를 이어갔다. 이는 제조업 수출 부진과...

Blockchain Revolution Series

삼성, 스타트일랩스 투자 통해 소니움 블록체인 개발 지원에 소니와 합류

Sep 06, 2024 07:41 am UTC| Business

삼성의 투자 부문인 삼성넥스트(Samsung Next)가 소니의 소니움(Soneium) 블록체인 개발의 핵심 역할을 하는 Web3 스타트업 스타트일랩스(Startale Labs)에 투자했다. 이번 협력은 탈중앙화 애플리케이션(dApps) 발전을 위한 중요한...

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Economy

U.S. Inflation Cools in January as Gas Prices Fall, Core CPI Signals Sticky Price Pressures

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in January, offering modest relief to households as gasoline and rental costs eased. However, persistent increases in service-related expenses suggest the Federal Reserve may...

U.S. Stocks End Mixed as January CPI Cools, Treasury Yields Slide

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday after a volatile trading session, as investors reacted to softer-than-expected January CPI data and falling Treasury yields. The SP 500 finished flat at 6,835.08, while the Dow Jones...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Asian currencies edged lower on Friday as the U.S. dollar steadied, with traders closely monitoring upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for signals on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook. Despite the daily...

Oil Prices Steady but Head for Weekly Loss as Supply Glut Concerns Weigh

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, yet both benchmark crude contracts remained on track for weekly losses after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Brent crude futures for April delivery...

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Warns Tight Monetary Policy Threatens U.S. Economic Growth

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautioned that the central banks current monetary policy stance could pose a significant risk to U.S. economic growth. Speaking at a Dallas Fed event on Thursday, Miran argued that...

Politics

Anduril Eyes $60 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round to Expand Defense Manufacturing and Autonomous Fighter Jet Development

U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in discussions to raise billions of dollars in fresh funding at a valuation of at least $60 billion, according to a recent report by The Information citing...

Trump Maritime Action Plan Targets U.S. Shipbuilding Revival and Port Fee Funding

The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping Maritime Action Plan aimed at rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding and strengthening the nations broader maritime industry. The more than 30-page strategy outlines a long-term...

Peru Congress Schedules Debate on Motion to Remove President Jose Jeri Amid Scandal

Perus Congress has scheduled a key debate for Tuesday on a motion to remove President Jose Jeri, intensifying political uncertainty in the country. Congressional leader Fernando Rospigliosi announced the decision on social...

Starmer Calls for Stronger European Defence Cooperation to Reinforce NATO and Reduce U.S. Reliance

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to call for closer European defence cooperation to reduce NATOs reliance on the United States, emphasizing greater integration across Europes defence industry. Speaking at the...

U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine Talks Set for High-Stakes Geneva Meeting

Two critical rounds of diplomatic negotiations focusing on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war are scheduled to take place in Geneva on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The high-level meetings signal...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Grok AI Market Share Surges as xAI Faces Scrutiny Over Image Generation Controversy

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., even as it faces mounting global criticism over the generation of non-consensual and sexualized AI images. According to data from app intelligence firm...

Lockheed Martin Secures $101M in U.S. Defense Contracts for AEGIS, F-35, and Missile Systems

Lockheed Martin has been awarded three U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth approximately $101 million, reinforcing its role as a leading defense contractor in advanced military systems, fighter jet support, and...

GE Aerospace Expands Singapore Engine Repair Hub with Automation and AI to Tackle Aviation Bottlenecks

GE Aerospace is accelerating automation and AI-driven innovation at its Singapore engine repair hub as global airlines grapple with maintenance delays, parts shortages, and extended turnaround times. At the center of this...

U.S. Commerce Department Reaches $252 Million Settlement With Applied Materials Over China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $252 million settlement with Applied Materials, resolving allegations that the semiconductor equipment maker illegally exported U.S. chip manufacturing technology to China....

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp as Kremlin Pushes State-Backed MAX App

Russia has reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, as part of its broader efforts to tighten control over the countrys digital space. According to a company...