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Is Dunkin’ Open on Thanksgiving Day 2024? Here’s What You Need to Know

Nov 04, 2024 17:53 pm UTC| Life

Dunkin fans wondering about Thanksgiving hours can expect many locations to remain open on November 28, 2024. However, since hours vary by location, calling ahead is recommended to confirm. Franchise ownership allows...

Starbucks Reserve Tokyo Unveils Exclusive 'World of Ice' Holiday Collection for 2023

Nov 04, 2024 17:51 pm UTC| Life

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo introduces an exclusive World of Ice collection this holiday season, blending sophisticated design with festive cheer. The collection, which will be available from November 1, includes...

New Balance Launches NYC Marathon Edition and Exclusive 'Dolce' Kids 9060 at Champs

Nov 03, 2024 19:31 pm UTC| Life

As the New York City Marathon nears, New Balance unveils the 1080v14 Marathon Edition and an exclusive 9060 Dolce for kids at Champs. The collection offers dedicated, stylish options for runners and young sneaker...

Nike Debuts 'Flint Grey' Jordan Spiz’ike Low and 'UNC' LeBron Witness 8

Nov 03, 2024 19:29 pm UTC| Life

Nike reintroduces fan-favorite colorways with the Jordan Spizike Low in classic Flint Grey and the LeBron Witness 8 in a UNC-inspired look. Both pairs bring nostalgic and collegiate touches, making them must-haves for...

Starbucks Brings Back Handwritten Names on Cups Amid Customer-Centric Revamp

Nov 03, 2024 19:23 pm UTC| Life

Starbucks will reintroduce handwritten names on cups, a nostalgic touch from its 2012 tradition, CEO Brian Niccol announced. As part of its Back to Starbucks initiative, the coffee giant will also bring back self-serve...

Can You Grab a Wendy's Meal on Thanksgiving? Here’s What You Need to Know

Nov 03, 2024 19:20 pm UTC| Life

For those craving Wendys on Thanksgiving, many locations will likely be open, though hours may vary by store. Wendys suggests checking their location finder to confirm availability before visiting, making it a convenient...

Dairy Queen’s Blizzard Flip Guarantee: How Missing the Flip Could Score You a Free Treat

Nov 03, 2024 19:18 pm UTC| Life

For Dairy Queen fans, the iconic upside-down Blizzard flip isnt just a quirky tradition it could be your ticket to a free treat. If an employee skips the flip, certain locations offer a free Blizzard voucher, making this...

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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...