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Mars partners with Second Nature Brands on 3 Brittle x M&M products

Apr 12, 2023 23:34 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Mars has collaborated with Second Nature Brands-owned sweet snacking brand, Sheila Gs Brownie Brittle, to create three Brittle x MM products. The trio of new items includes extra-chocolatey Brownie Brittle MMS Minis,...

LG CNS, Microsoft to jointly develop new ChatGPT-based services

Apr 12, 2023 23:27 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business

LG CNS Co. will collaborate with Microsoft for the Azure OpenAI Services business and develop new services using ChatGPT. Azure OpenAI Services offers various AI functions, such as language comprehension, image...

PepsiCo flaunts fleet of all-electric Tesla semi-trucks

Apr 12, 2023 23:23 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

The Pepsi Company highlighted its new fleet of 18 Tesla semi-trucks at its Sacramento facility, which would build on its sustainability efforts, like the use of solar and renewable water. The company said the...

Puma unveils grunge-inspired pieces in collab with UK fashion brand The Ragged Priest

Apr 12, 2023 23:17 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Puma has unveiled its first-ever collection of grunge-inspired pieces in partnership with British fashion brand The Ragged Priest, consisting of apparel, accessories, and sneakers. The Puma x The Ragged Priest range...

Coca-Cola unveils Fanta Orange-scented fragrance

Apr 12, 2023 23:11 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

The Coca-Cola Company is introducing Scent of Fanta, a limited-edition fragrance version of the Fanta soft drink, just as it rolls out a revised Fanta Orange drink to retailers. Scent of Fanta, which Coca-Cola describes...

McDonald's new Steakhouse Stack burger is being called their 'best ever dish'

Apr 12, 2023 23:06 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

McDonalds Steakhouse Stack burger is so hugely delighting its customers that some are calling it the fast food chains best ever dish. The foodies have gone to Twitter to marvel at the new burger, which was developed to...

Burger King Colombia collaborates with Chilean plant-based firm NotCo to offer veggie menu

Apr 12, 2023 23:01 pm UTC| Economy Business Life Health

Burger King Colombia has partnered with Chilean plant-based company NotCo to offer flexitarians the Veggie Whopper, King Veggie, and Nuggets Veggie. The deal helps expand the plant-based movement across Latin...

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Economy

European Stocks Slip as Earnings, UK Inflation and ECB Decision Keep Investors on Edge

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a fresh wave of corporate earnings while awaiting key economic and policy events, including the latest UK inflation data, the European Central...

Japan Yen Slides Past 163 as Middle East Tensions Lift US Dollar, Oil Prices

The Japanese yen weakened beyond the 163-per-dollar level on Wednesday, hovering near its weakest point since 1986 as higher U.S. Treasury yields and rising oil prices boosted demand for the U.S. dollar. Investors also...

Gold Price Surges Above $4,100 as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday, climbing above the key $4,100-an-ounce level as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over global energy supplies....

US Stock Exchanges Face Earnings Test as Trading Boom Meets Crypto Competition

U.S. exchange operators are set to begin reporting quarterly earnings this week, with investors expected to focus on whether strong trading activity can offset mounting concerns over regulatory changes and rising...

India FMCG Q1 Earnings Preview: Higher Input Costs Likely to Weigh on Profit Margins

Indias leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to report weaker first-quarter profit margins as rising raw material costs, driven by the Iran conflict and higher crude oil prices, offset the...

Politics

US-Iran War Enters 11th Day as Costs Climb to $37.5 Billion, Trump Warns of More Strikes

The U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it had completed an eleventh consecutive night of military strikes targeting Iranian assets. The operations are aimed at weakening Irans...

Rubio Urges Global Isolation of Nicaragua After Ortega Vows to End Elections

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the international community to increase pressure on Nicaragua after President Daniel Ortega announced that the country would no longer hold elections, a move that has drawn...

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

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

Samsung Eyes Up to $1.14 Billion Investment in AI Startup Mistral

Samsung Electronics is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, a move that could strengthen the South Korean tech giants position in...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....