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Free Krispy Kreme Donut for All on National Doughnut Day, Plus a $2 Dozen Deal

Jun 04, 2024 02:50 am UTC| Business

Free Krispy Kreme for all on National Doughnut Day. How to walk off with your favorite flavor? On June 7, enjoy one free donut and get a dozen for $2 with any dozen purchase. Plus, Dolly Parton and Krispy Kreme announce...

Nike Has Resurrected Its Most Elderly Running Shoe: The Waffle Trainer Returns

Jun 04, 2024 02:10 am UTC| Business

Nike has resurrected its most elderly running shoe, the iconic Waffle Trainer, blending vintage design with modern updates for a stylish return this autumn. The Iconic Nike Waffle Trainer Returns: A Nostalgic Revival...

Toyota Apologizes for Certification Cheating; Mazda and Honda Also Admit Fault

Jun 03, 2024 21:42 pm UTC| Business

Toyota, Mazda, and Honda have halted production of several models, issuing apologies for cheating on vehicle certification tests. Impact on Toyotas Manufacturing On Monday, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized for...

Tim Hortons and Adidas Unveil Limited-Edition Shoes for National Donut Day Contest

Jun 03, 2024 17:17 pm UTC| Business

As part of the festivities for National Donut Day on June 7, Tim Hortons has announced a unique partnership with adidas to honor the companys 60th anniversary. Tim Hortons and adidas have collaborated on four designs...

Secure Internet Everywhere: Why Your Home Needs a VPN Router

Jun 03, 2024 12:55 pm UTC| Business

Cyber attacks are increasing across the globe, with more and more people falling victim to the clever tactics of hackers. Internet users are losing money and their personal information while browsing or purchasing online,...

Coronation Street is getting a Sainsbury’s – why product placement could trump traditional TV ads

Jun 03, 2024 11:16 am UTC| Business

The latest plot twist in the world of TV soap operas is one of the most unexpected yet: the Weatherfield Co-op, a feature of the gritty northern series Coronation Street since 2018, is to be replaced by the more upmarket...

Champions League final 2024: the romantic ideal of fan ownership meets the corporate reality of modern football

Jun 03, 2024 11:07 am UTC| Business Sports

The 2024 Uefa Champions League final could be described as the perfect match for football purists, with fan-owned Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund, where supporters have a majority ownership stake. Unlike last years...

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Economy

Trump Imposes New US Tariffs on Drone Imports Over National Security Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imported drones and drone components on Thursday, citing national security concerns and the countrys heavy reliance on foreign suppliers. Under a proclamation signed by...

Canada-US Trade Talks Gain Momentum Ahead of Aug. 19 Tariff Deadline

Canada-US trade negotiations are making positive progress as both countries push to reach an agreement before new U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 19, according to a Canadian government...

Oil Prices Fall as U.S. Crude Inventories Surge and Hormuz Tensions Persist

Oil prices declined Thursday as unexpectedly large U.S. crude inventories, weaker global demand forecasts and continued tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz weighed on the market. Brent crude futures for October...

Gold Prices Retreat From Two-Month High as Softer Inflation Eases Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices fell Thursday as investors took profits after bullion recently climbed to a fresh two-month high. Despite the pullback, softer U.S. inflation data continued to support the precious metal by reducing...

Wall Street Hits Record High as Softer Inflation Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears

Wall Street closed at a record high Thursday as softer U.S. producer inflation data reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, boosting technology stocks and pushing Treasury yields lower. The SP 500 gained 0.7%...

Politics

Israel Warned US of Alleged Iran Plot to Assassinate Trump

Israel repeatedly warned the United States over the past year that Iran may have been planning to assassinate President Donald Trump, although U.S. intelligence agencies were unable to independently verify several of the...

Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Island, Sparking Strong Protest From Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed island of Iturup on Thursday, triggering a sharp diplomatic protest from Japan amid longstanding tensions over the Kuril Islands. Known as Iturup in Russia and Etorofu...

Israeli Troops Enter Qusra Homes as West Bank Settler Siege Continues

Israeli troops took positions inside Palestinian homes in Qusra in the occupied West Bank on Thursday as families remained caught in a days-long siege involving Israeli settlers, according to the village mayor and...

North Korea Slams US-South Korea Drills, Vows Stronger Nuclear Deterrence

North Korea on Friday condemned upcoming U.S.-South Korea military drills, describing this years exercises as more provocative than those held in 2025 and warning of stronger measures to counter what it sees as growing...

Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Return to Steam Catapults for Aircraft Carriers

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to replace its electromagnetic aircraft launch systems with traditional steam catapults, marking a major shift in the technology used aboard the Navys newest aircraft...

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

Anthropic Eyes $6B Decart AI Acquisition Ahead of Mega IPO

Anthropic is reportedly in talks to acquire Nvidia-backed AI startup Decart AI as the Claude developer looks to expand its computing capabilities and address growing demand ahead of a potential public listing. Bloomberg...

Google Pushes Gemini AI Overhaul as Sergey Brin Targets Model Supremacy

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has stepped up efforts to accelerate development of the companys Gemini AI models as Alphabet battles OpenAI and Anthropic for leadership in artificial intelligence. Brin has reportedly urged...

Lenovo Revenue Surges 43% as AI Demand Drives Record First-Quarter Growth

Lenovo Group reported record first-quarter revenue as booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-enabled devices fueled strong growth across its major businesses, pushing its Hong Kong-listed shares...

Cisco Forecasts Strong Fiscal 2027 Growth as AI Networking Demand Surges

Cisco Systems has issued a stronger-than-expected fiscal 2027 outlook, fueled by rising demand for networking equipment and artificial intelligence infrastructure from hyperscale customers. The networking technology giant...

Super Micro Stock Jumps 19% as AI Server Demand Drives Strong 2027 Outlook

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) shares surged about 19% on Wednesday after the AI server maker issued fiscal 2027 guidance that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, easing concerns following its softer...