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Starbucks Japan Unveils New Chocolate Mousse Latte and Limited Autumn Desserts

Oct 05, 2024 21:51 pm UTC| Life

Starbucks Japan is welcoming autumn with a revamped Chocolate Mousse Latte, using a richer Espresso Roast, alongside limited-time desserts like the Two-Apple Variety Custard Apple Pie. The seasonal offerings are available...

Over $2 Billion in EV Tax Credits Issued to 300,000 Buyers Since New Program Launch

Oct 04, 2024 21:39 pm UTC| Life

Since January 2024, electric vehicle purchasers have saved over $2 billion through point-of-sale tax credits, according to the U.S. Treasury and IRS. The new program has benefited more than 300,000 buyers, expedited tax...

Vanessa Bryant Confirms Nike Kobe 5 ‘X-Ray’ Drop, Bape Shark Sta 'Country Pack' Debuts

Oct 04, 2024 21:31 pm UTC| Life

Vanessa Bryant has confirmed the release of the Nike Kobe 5 X-Ray on October 17, honoring Kobes championship legacy. Meanwhile, Bape is gearing up for the release of the Shark Sta Country Pack on October 5, offering 10...

Dunkin’ Unveils Spooky 2024 Halloween Menu with Festive Donuts, Potion Macchiato, and More

Oct 04, 2024 21:25 pm UTC| Life

Dunkin Donuts has revealed its 2024 Halloween lineup, offering a variety of spooky treats, including the new Potion Macchiato and the Spider Specialty Donut. Starting October 16, fans can enjoy festive menu items, themed...

Starbucks Champion Reveals Insider Hacks to Upgrade Your Coffee Experience for Free

Oct 04, 2024 21:22 pm UTC| Life

Starbucks UK Barista Champion Dee Bespalova shares insider tips to enhance your coffee experience without spending extra. From adjusting your cappuccinos foam to trying different roasts or dairy-free alternatives, these...

Applebee’s Halloween 2024 Cocktails Ranked: From Dracula’s Juice to the $1 Dollar Zombie

Oct 04, 2024 21:12 pm UTC| Life

Applebees has unveiled its 2024 Halloween cocktail menu, featuring spooky, affordable drinks like the $1 Dollar Zombie and Boo-zy Buckets. With festive presentations and a mix of flavors, these seasonal cocktails deliver...

Starbucks Rumored to Launch Magical Wicked-Inspired Drinks Just in Time for Halloween

Oct 04, 2024 21:08 pm UTC| Life

Starbucks is rumored to release a new lineup of magical drinks inspired by the Wicked movie, including Glindas Pink Potion and Elphabas Green Elixir. These themed beverages are expected to debut on October 22, 2024, just...

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Economy

US Eyes Refinery Boost as Trump Seeks Relief From High Gas Prices

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington is preparing measures to help refiners increase fuel production as the Trump administration looks for ways to bring down gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israeli war on...

Canada Faces 50% U.S. Tariffs as Trade Tensions Threaten USMCA Talks

Canada is bracing for a new wave of 50% U.S. tariffs this week, raising concerns over job losses, weaker investment and fresh uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). U.S. President Donald Trump...

Wall Street Falls as Oil Prices Rise, Fed Minutes and Retail Earnings in Focus

Wall Street closed lower Monday as investors stepped back following a record-setting week, while rising oil prices and persistent Middle East tensions weighed on market sentiment. The SP 500 fell 0.5% to 7,748.14, the...

Citadel Warns High Treasury Yields Pose Broader Market Risks

The Federal Reserves monetary policy strategy following the recent inflation surge is helping keep long-term US Treasury yields near multiyear highs, potentially creating wider risks across financial markets, according to...

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Tensions Grip Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices extended their gains Monday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns about global energy supplies and shipping disruptions. Brent crude futures for October delivery rose 2.5% to...

Politics

Trump Says Kim Jong Un Responded to Outreach After US Scales Back South Korea Military Drills

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his recent outreach, signaling renewed communication between the two leaders as Washington moves to reduce joint military...

Trump Says Iran Should Surrender as Nuclear Deal Talks Stall

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is unlikely to accept the agreement he considers necessary to end the war with the United States, insisting Tehran must surrender and abandon any path toward developing a...

Gérald Darmanin Backs Édouard Philippe for 2027 French Presidential Election

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has thrown his support behind former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe for Frances 2027 presidential election, ruling out a potential bid of his own as the countrys...

Russia-Ukraine Drone Attacks Escalate as Strikes Hit Moscow, Kyiv and Romania

Russia and Ukraine exchanged major missile and drone attacks overnight, leaving several people dead and damaging industrial and commercial facilities as the war continues to intensify. Russian forces struck ArcelorMittal...

US CENTCOM Chief Praises USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Amid Mental Health Concerns

U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln following a recent visit to the aircraft carrier, describing their performance and resilience as awe-inspiring amid growing...

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 Revenue Run Rate Hits $65 Billion as IPO Plans Accelerate

Anthropics annual revenue run rate surpassed $65 billion by the end of July, highlighting the artificial intelligence startups rapid expansion as it prepares for a potential initial public offering later this year. The...

Google to Buy Spirit Airlines Business Data for $10 Million to Train AI

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has agreed to acquire internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million, with plans to use the information for product development and artificial intelligence training....

Alphabet Eyes First Australian Dollar Bond as AI Spending Drives Funding Push

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is preparing for its first-ever Australian dollar bond issuance as the U.S. technology giant explores new funding sources amid rapidly rising artificial intelligence investment. The...

Alibaba Sells Lingxi Games for Over $1.5 Billion Amid AI Push

Alibaba Group is reportedly selling its gaming subsidiary Lingxi Games in a transaction that could value the Chinese video game studio at more than $1.5 billion, as the technology giant redirects resources toward...

Nvidia’s $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Push Wins Morgan Stanley Support

Nvidia is doubling down on the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom with a plan to help mobilize as much as $500 billion in third-party capital, drawing participation from major financial firms including Apollo,...