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McDonald's revamps burgers with "pillowy" buns, perfectly melted cheese, juicier caramelized flavor

Apr 18, 2023 23:18 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

McDonalds Beef-burger sandwiches will now have a juicier caramelized flavor from white onions, a layer of perfectly melted cheese, and softer, pillowy buns that are freshly toasted, to boost sales. Big Macs will also...

Tupperware tumbles as cheaper rivals, free containers proliferate

Apr 17, 2023 23:53 pm UTC| Economy Business Life

Investors dumped Tupperware Brands Corp stock this week after it said that it has substantial doubt about being able to stay afloat without a cash infusion or relief from creditors for its $705 million debt. The company...

Burger King now testing Bacon Jam Brisket Whopper in select locations before wider launch

Apr 17, 2023 23:20 pm UTC| Economy Business Life

Burger Kings latest iteration of the iconic Whopper burger, the Bacon Jam Brisket Whopper, is now available in Las Vegas and Minneapolis until May 25 or while supplies last. If the Bacon Jam Brisket Whopper attracts a...

India posts 4.85 million new car sales in fiscal 2022 to top Japan for first time

Apr 16, 2023 22:15 pm UTC| Economy Business Life

Indias new car sales in fiscal 2022, which ended in March, soared 28.2 percent year-on-year to 4.85 million units, surpassing Japans 4.39 million new vehicle sales. It was the first time for India, which became the...

Is college stressing you out? It could be the way your courses are designed

Apr 14, 2023 14:18 pm UTC| Life

Stress is stopping students from enrolling in and staying in college. According to a recent survey of over 12,000 adults in the U.S., 63% of those 18 to 24 who had never attended college said emotional stress is one of...

Americans spend more time and money filing their taxes than residents of other countries — but there are some benefits to a complex tax code

Apr 14, 2023 14:18 pm UTC| Life Investing

Tax Day falls on April 18 in 2023. But if youre one of the 20%-25% of Americans who wait until the last minute to file, dont panic you still have time. The IRS estimates that the average taxpayer spends 13 hours to...

Fairtrade: study finds premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms

Apr 14, 2023 14:12 pm UTC| Life

Wine was first produced in South Africa as far back as the mid-1600s by Dutch colonisers who sold it to passing ships. The industry developed further during the colonial and apartheid eras and wine became an important part...

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Economy

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

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

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

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

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...

Technology

Michael Saylor Nets $370 Million from MicroStrategy Shares Amid Crypto Surge

Michael Saylor, the prominent bitcoin advocate and chairman of MicroStrategy, has capitalized on the companys robust stock performance this year, selling shares worth nearly $370 million. His strategic stock sales coincide...

Bitcoin Braces for $35 Trillion Market Shift With Upcoming Halving

As Bitcoin approaches its pivotal fourth halving today, experts forecast a dramatic surge in value, potentially reaching a $35 trillion market cap. This significant reduction in Bitcoin mining rewards from 6.25 to 3.125...

Shiba Inu Coin Shows Signs of Recovery: Factors Fueling Its Recent Rise

Shiba Inu, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, stoked investor excitement today, April 19, as its price resumed upward. As the broader crypto market prepares for the impending BTC halving, the crypto market had a price...

Samsung Targets Beijing’s EV Semiconductor Market at Auto China 2024

Samsung Electronics will participate in Auto China 2024, marking its inaugural presence at Beijings major automotive exhibition. This strategic move aims to tap into Chinas burgeoning automotive semiconductor market,...

Polestar to Launch Polestar 4 Pure EV in South Korea

Polestar, a Swedish automotive manufacturer owned by Volvo Cars, is set to bring its all-electric Sports Utility Vehicle to South Korea. The company specializing in EV production will release its Polestar 4 electric...