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Fast Food Is an American Staple, but Its Workers Struggle to Survive
Fast food is inextricably linked to American culture, but its workers can’t make ends meet.Inc. - 1d -
The Maga vision of corporate life will struggle
Davos shows how many companies are convinced diversity and environmental measures make financial senseFinancial Times - 1d -
Fast Times at West Wing High
Tech tycoons joining political big shots equals an ego explosion.The New York Times - 2d -
Pennsylvania man survives attack by rabid bear
Security video shows a man fighting off a bear attack outside of a home in Jim Thorpe, Pa. The bear later tested positive for rabies.NBC News - 2d -
Americans struggling with credit card debt, record number only making minimum payments
A report from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve shows a record-high number of Americans are only paying the minimum monthly payment on their credit card bills, peaking at nearly 11% of all accounts ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump picks former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder for EU ambassador
President Trump has selected Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food chain CEO who he attempted to install in his first White House Cabinet, as his pick for ambassador to the European Union. Trump ...The Hill - 3d -
Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as shoppers buy more household staples
Procter & Gamble beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and also reiterated its fiscal 2025 forecast.CNBC - 4d -
EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, ...ABC News - 4d -
Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka survives a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third straight Melbourne title.BBC News - 6d -
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Bills Survive Ravens to Move On to A.F.C. Championship
After a tight 27-25 victory, Buffalo moves on to face Kansas City, a familiar postseason foe, for a spot in the Super Bowl.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Sunray: Fallen Soldier review – staple guns pressed into service in brutal payback thriller
When a demobbed British marine goes after his daughter’s killers, his old comrades pile in to beef up the relentless gunfights. This is a boorish, blokey film, the cinematic equivalent of a man ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
The clock is ticking for TikTok and its 170 million American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire
Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Top food trends for 2025 revealed by "Food & Wine"
"Food & Wine" reveals what's ahead for food in 2025, including trends shaping what we eat and drink.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Passenger clings to German high-speed train and survives
He jumped on when it pulled out of the station before he had finished his smoking break, police say.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Can Communities Survive the Fires?
A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Can sustainable investing survive Trump 2.0?
The political backlash against ESG has intensified — but the sector is evolvingFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
More Americans surviving cancer, but more younger Americans and women diagnosed: Research
The cancer mortality rate is continuing to decrease in America, but women — especially younger women — are seeing an uptick in diagnoses, according to data released by the American Cancer Society ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
'How could this be true?' - the house that survived an inferno
A Los Angeles resident returned to find his home still standing after the Eaton fire torched his street.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Fast Learner: Tien upsets Medvedev in Melbourne
Learner Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier from California, became the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open's third round since Pete Sampras in 1990, upsetting Daniil Medvedev in five sets ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Weekly Quiz: Which fast food chain told people to pay up or get out?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - Jan. 16 -
A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames
Though landmarks were lost, the tight-knit and storied community of Topanga Canyon counts its blessings.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
‘The ghosts are everywhere’: can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain’s No 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation?. The British Museum is ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs
The layoffs come as Mark Zuckerberg pushes to remake his company for the Trump era and prepares to co-host a gala for the president-elect’s inauguration.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R Review: Fast and Smooth
The OnePlus 13 sets the stage for a feisty battle for the smartphone crown in 2025.Wired - Jan. 14 -
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The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire
For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
How to turn store-cupboard staples into brilliant breakfast bars | Waste not
Nutritious and easy to eat on the go, these bars are not only great for kicking off a healthy new year, but will also help use up leftovers. Today’s recipe is based on the pumpkin, mulberry and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?
As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Can the Justice Department Survive a Trump Wrecking Ball?
Over the next four years, the rule of law will face a profound test.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term
The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
'American Primeval' is a bloody western meditating on survival in a brutal world
Netflix's limited series starring Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch plays out against the background of the so-called Utah War.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say
After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
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What should be in your winter driving survival kit?
Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute
A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Come home, Ghana told African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people from the Black diaspora, and most were Black AmericansABC News - Jan. 3 -
The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew
An innovative new coldbrew machine makes for wonderfully frothy nitro and espresso martinis. But is the flavor fully cooked?Wired - Jan. 1
