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McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin’ and More: Shocking Menu Items That Could Make You Sick

Sep 23, 2024 02:18 am UTC| Business Life

Fast food is convenient, but some menu items at McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, and Dunkin could pose health risks, particularly when consumed in excess or under certain conditions. High-calorie burgers loaded with...

McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin’ and More: Must-Try Secret Menu Items to Order Now

Sep 23, 2024 02:14 am UTC| Business Life

For those seeking something beyond the usual fast-food fare, secret menu options at McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, and Dunkin offer exciting alternatives to traditional choices. These off-menu items, known to loyal...

Official Images of Air Jordan 1 High 'Satin Shadow' and Jordan Brand’s 2024 Best Basketball Shoe

Sep 22, 2024 14:46 pm UTC| Business Life

Jordan Brand has unveiled official images of the Air Jordan 1 High Satin Shadow, set to release on October 24. This highly anticipated edition follows the iconic 1985 Shadow colorway. Meanwhile, Jordans best new 2024...

Tesla Model Y Dominates China’s SUV Market with Record Sales in 2024

Sep 22, 2024 14:34 pm UTC| Business Life

Teslas Model Y has emerged as the best-selling SUV in China, with 292,489 units sold from January to August 2024. The all-electric crossover continues to dominate both battery-electric and traditional SUV markets,...

M&M’s Introduces New Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavor for the First Time in Two Years

Sep 22, 2024 14:25 pm UTC| Business Life

For the first time in two years, MMs is releasing a new flavorPeanut Butter Jelly. The latest addition combines a creamy peanut butter center with a berry-flavored coating, evoking the nostalgia of a classic PBJ sandwich....

Can Wendy's Create the Ultimate T-Rex Burger? How Many Patties Will They Stack?

Sep 22, 2024 14:21 pm UTC| Business Life

Rumors abound that Wendys will stack multiple patties on a burger, with some claiming the elusive T-Rex burger includes six to twelve patties. While the viral TikTok suggests it may be possible, the reality varies...

Are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Kosher? Here’s What You Need to Know About Their Certification

Sep 22, 2024 14:15 pm UTC| Business Life

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are kosher-certified at select locations, with ingredients adhering to kosher dietary standards. The companys doughnut mix is produced in a certified facility, ensuring kosher consumers can enjoy the...

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Economy

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and strong expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming December 910 meeting. Spot gold rose 0.5%...

Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification

Asias equity capital markets are poised for another strong year as a surge of high-profile IPOs from China and India attracts global investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. assets. In 2025, Asian ECM...

Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures

Spains industrial sector posted a moderate yet encouraging rise in October, with industrial output increasing 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Statistics Institute...

European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

European stock markets edged higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to the delayed release of the Federal Reserves preferred inflation metric, a key indicator ahead of next weeks policy meeting. By early European...

European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure

European oil and gas equities are entering 2026 on a more cautious footing as J.P. Morgans latest EU Oils Outlook highlights tightening valuations and growing concerns over a projected global oil oversupply. Despite Brent...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Criticizes Plan to Block Chinese App Rednote Over Security Concerns

Taiwans political landscape heated up after the government announced a plan to suspend access to the Chinese social media platform Rednoteknown as Xiaohongshufor one year. The interior ministry said the proposed ban stems...

China’s Expanding Maritime Military Presence Alarms Taiwan and Japan

Taiwan and Japan expressed growing concern on Friday over Chinas expanding military activity across East Asian waters, following a Reuters report revealing Beijings largest maritime deployment to date. According to...

Honduras Election Turmoil Intensifies as Nasralla Blames Trump for Shift in Results

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla says last-minute interference by former U.S. President Donald Trump undermined his chances in the countrys tightly contested election. Speaking with Reuters, Nasralla, a...

Australia and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for high-level defence talks with his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as both nations deepen security cooperation in response to growing regional...

U.S. Justice Department Orders Intensified Probe Into Antifa and Domestic Extremist Groups

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal law enforcement agencies to significantly ramp up investigations into the antifa movement and other groups deemed potential domestic extremist threats, according to an...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...