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KFC Japan Launches Exclusive Genshin Impact Combo Meal with In-Game Rewards and Special Merch

Oct 03, 2024 20:14 pm UTC| Life

KFC Japan has introduced the Genshin Collaboration Magician Pack, an exclusive meal featuring Genshin Impact-themed packaging and in-game rewards. Available through October 31, the limited-edition combo offers fans a...

Starbucks Japan Debuts Earl Grey Flower Tea Latte in Exclusive Limited Chilled Cup Series

Oct 03, 2024 20:11 pm UTC| Life

Starbucks Japan has launched its first floral-inspired drink in the chilled cup series: the Earl Grey Flower Tea Latte. This limited-edition tea latte, available at select Seven i Group stores, combines the elegance of...

McDonald’s Boo Buckets Return for Halloween 2024 in New Colors and Designs

Oct 03, 2024 20:08 pm UTC| Life

McDonalds is bringing back its beloved Boo Buckets just in time for Halloween. Starting October 15, 2024, the nostalgic trick-or-treat pails will be available in new colors, complete with stickers and the iconic Golden...

Detailed Look At The Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Howard University' and How To Buy The CNCPTS x Jordan 'Welcome To The Garden' Pack

Oct 02, 2024 22:16 pm UTC| Life

Nike is set to release a retail version of the Air Jordan 1 Low OG Howard University, inspired by its player-exclusive design for Howard athletes. Meanwhile, CNCPTS has revealed its exclusive Welcome to the Garden pack,...

Burger King Launches Addams Family-Themed Halloween Menu Featuring Spooky New Treats

Oct 02, 2024 22:03 pm UTC| Life

Burger King is bringing Halloween fun with its new Addams Family-themed menu, launching October 10. Featuring quirky items like Gomezs Churro Fries and Wednesdays Whopper with a purple bun, the limited-time offerings are...

Sonic’s New Fun.99 Menu Adds Exciting Daily Deals and Fresh Fall Favorites

Oct 02, 2024 21:54 pm UTC| Life

Sonic has launched its refreshed Fun.99 menu with new items and exciting daily deals. From a flavorful Grilled Cheeseburger to the seasonal Witchs Brew Slush Float, Sonics latest offerings promise great taste at unbeatable...

Dunkin’ Unveils New Ube Flavor in Potion Macchiato for 2024 Halloween Lineup

Oct 02, 2024 21:50 pm UTC| Life

Dunkin is spicing up Halloween 2024 with the launch of its new Ube Potion Macchiato, a blend of espresso, milk, and purple ube-marshmallow flavors. Alongside this striking drink, Dunkin is bringing back its beloved Spider...

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Economy

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...

Dollar Slides as Soft U.S. Data Cuts Fed Rate Hike Bets

The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and Swiss franc on Monday as softer economic data prompted traders to scale back expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Concerns over U.S. economic growth...

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,...