Mattel to launch new NFT projects, explore future of toys

Jun 16, 2022 23:36 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business Life

Toy brand Mattel will turn its iconic intellectual property, such as Barbie and Hot Wheels, into avatar-like digital collectibles for use in games in a partnership with the non-fungible token (NFT) platform Cryptoys....

Mobile Suit Gundam's Char Aznable takes over McDonald’s burgers and drinks offerings in Japan

Jun 16, 2022 23:26 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

McDonalds is teaming up with Char Azanable, the Red Comet from the iconic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam for a six-item menu of Gundam burgers and beverages beginning June 22. The new burgers and drinks are being...

North Korea spent up to $642 million on its nuclear program in 2021, new report finds

Jun 16, 2022 06:16 am UTC| Politics Economy

Fears remain that North Korea is preparing for another nuclear test following a series of weapons tests this year, flaring regional tensions. A report by an international denuclearization campaign found that Pyongyang...

Sea lettuce used as cow feed may lower marine ecosystem threat

Jun 15, 2022 23:13 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy Business

A joint study conducted by a local feed manufacturer and Konkuk University showed that cows fed with a newly developed feed containing sea lettuce emitted 28 percent less methane gas than those who werent. Cows fed sea...

Golf courses, a major source of water pollution, surge in number in S. Korea

Jun 15, 2022 23:09 pm UTC| Sports Nature Economy Business

The number of golf courses in South Korea, mong major emitters of wastewater, is surging with 516 in 2020, up by 188 since 2010, as golf fever sweeps across the country. Other sources of water pollution such as...

Mtn Dew releasing exclusive citrus punch 'Overdrive' flavor for Casey's

Jun 15, 2022 23:04 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Mtn Dew will launch its citrus punch Overdrive flavor in partnership with Caseys as a fountain soda and a 20-ounce bottle this month. According to Mtn Dew, the Overdrive flavor also hints of mango, raspberry, and lime...

NFL picks Little Caesars to replace Pizza Hut as its official pizza sponsor

Jun 15, 2022 22:59 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

The National Football League (NFL) has agreed to make Detroit-based pizza brand Little Caesars its official pizza, taking over from Piazza Hut. The deal includes social media activations, new products, and...