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New York Beats Massachusetts for Most Dunkin' Locations—A Surprising Coffee Shop Leader Emerges

Nov 03, 2024 19:12 pm UTC| Life

While Massachusetts may be Dunkins spiritual home, New York has claimed the title for the most locations. With 1,436 Dunkin stores statewide, New York outpaces Massachusetts and illustrates the brands reach beyond its New...

Hello Kitty Celebrates 50th Birthday at Baskin-Robbins Japan with Exclusive Treats and Merch

Nov 03, 2024 19:10 pm UTC| Life

In celebration of Hello Kittys 50th birthday, Baskin-Robbins Japan unveils exclusive treats, including the Hello Kitty Birthday Double Cup and the nostalgic Birthday Apple Pie Sundae. Fans can also collect limited-edition...

Apple’s AI-Enhanced iPhone Sales Boost Revenue, But Conservative Forecast Raises Concerns

Nov 02, 2024 19:23 pm UTC| Technology Life Business

Apples latest AI-enhanced iPhone models helped lift fourth-quarter revenue beyond expectations, with earnings per share reaching $1.64. However, a tempered growth forecast and weaker China sales left analysts uncertain...

Anthony Edwards and adidas Shade Shaq; Devin Booker Honors 1996 Kentucky in Nike PE

Nov 02, 2024 19:17 pm UTC| Life

Anthony Edwards and adidas turned heads with a Halloween ad playfully shading Shaq, spotlighting Edwards rise and the new AE1 Low Iron Sharpens Iron. Meanwhile, Devin Booker gifted Kentucky an exclusive Nike Book 1 PE,...

Coca-Cola Revives Iconic Barrilitos Mexican Soda with Classic Flavors in California and Texas

Nov 02, 2024 19:13 pm UTC| Life

Coca-Cola has reintroduced Barrilitos, the iconic Mexican fruit-flavored soda, to California and Texas, stirring nostalgia with classic flavors like Mandarin, Pineapple, and Fruit Punch. Available in both individual and...

Arby’s Launches Deep-Fried Turkey Gobbler Sandwich for a Limited Seasonal Feast

Nov 02, 2024 19:11 pm UTC| Life

Arbys embraces the Thanksgiving spirit with its new Deep-Fried Turkey Gobbler sandwich, joining the returning Turkey Club for a limited time this November. Packed with deep-fried turkey, bacon, and savory herb spread,...

Wendy’s Launches Salted Caramel Frosty, Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger, and Revamped Taco Salad for Fall

Nov 02, 2024 19:09 pm UTC| Life

Wendys fall menu refresh brings three new limited-time items starting November 12, including the cozy Salted Caramel Frosty, a savory Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger, and an upgraded Taco Salad. The Salted Caramel Frosty will...

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Economy

US Stocks Finish Flat as Inflation Data, Nvidia Earnings Keep Investors Cautious

U.S. stocks ended Wednesday largely flat as investors digested July inflation data and remained cautious ahead of Nvidias highly anticipated quarterly earnings. The SP 500 closed unchanged at 7,677.00, while the Nasdaq...

Japan Firms Ramp Up Yen Hedging as Currency Weakness Persists

Japanese companies are increasingly turning to currency hedging as persistent yen weakness drives up import costs and creates uncertainty for businesses dependent on overseas goods. Taku Ueno, CEO of Takara MC, which...

Oil Prices Fall as Middle East Ceasefire Hopes Rise

Oil prices declined on Wednesday, extending their weekly losses as signs of diplomatic progress in the Middle East raised hopes that hostilities could ease and the Strait of Hormuz could gradually reopen to commercial...

Gold Prices Fall as Stronger Dollar, Fed Rate Outlook Weigh

Gold prices declined Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened following mixed inflation and economic data, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates unchanged in September. Spot gold fell...

US Dollar Rises as Inflation Backs Fed Pause, Canadian Dollar Slides

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday as mixed July inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates unchanged in September. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar weakened again as...

Politics

Carney’s Trump Tariff Pushback Wins Canadian Support, but Economic Risks Mount

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is enjoying strong public support after suspending trade negotiations with the United States and retaliating against President Donald Trumps tariffs. However, economists warn that...

European Allies Seek to Reassure Pentagon as US Reviews Troop Presence

Senior European diplomats are expected to reassure U.S. officials on Thursday that NATO allies are increasing defence commitments as uncertainty grows over Washingtons review of American troop deployments across Europe....

Prince Harry and Meghan Return to Britain With Children After Six Years in U.S.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to Britain with their children, six years after stepping away from royal duties and relocating to the United States, according to the BBC. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex...

Trump Administration Plans New Drug Pricing Deals With Biotech Firms

The Trump administration is preparing to announce a new round of drug-pricing agreements with midsize biotechnology companies on Monday, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The...

US Raises Concerns Over Chinese Artist Gao Zhen’s Prison Sentence

The U.S. State Department has expressed significant concerns over Chinas sentencing of Chinese artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison, citing questions about freedom of expression and the application of a law enacted...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

OpenAI AI Agent Swarm Behind Hugging Face Hack

A swarm of roughly 700 AI agents developed by OpenAI carried out a July breach of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, with some agents attempting to conceal their actions, according to reports released Wednesday. The...

Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement, Tightens Teen Social Media Rules

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and impose stricter protections for teenagers using Facebook and Instagram, settling claims from nearly all U.S. states that its platforms were...

Nvidia Revenue Soars 106% as AI Demand Hits ‘Inflection Point’

Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday as booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware pushed revenue up 106% from a year earlier, prompting CEO Jensen Huang to declare that AI has...

Salesforce Shares Surge as AI Demand Powers Q2 Earnings Beat

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by rapid growth in artificial intelligence products, improved profitability and rising customer demand. Salesforce...

HP Stock Drops 9% Despite Q3 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, supported by robust Personal Systems sales and tariff refunds. However, HP stock fell more than 9% in after-hours trading Wednesday as...