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The Wall Street Journal - World
The Fast-Food Fight Over the $5 Meal Deal
McDonald’s, Burger King and Denny’s are using promotions such as $5 meal bundles to win back diners. -
CNBC - Business
From used cars to airfare: 5 purchases that are cheaper than last year, even as prices rise overall
Prices for most things continue to rise in 2024, but there are exceptions such as air travel and major appliances. -
MarketWatch - Business
Biden says ‘working-class people are still in trouble.’ These 4 expenses are still pinching consumers, even as inflation cools.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden sparred on inflation, and what caused it, during the debate. Here are four places where Americans still feel the pain of price hikes.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Which burger chain has the most expensive prices?
Unfortunately for the casual fast food fan, prices have risen by a tremendous amount over the last two years. -
Financial Times - World
UK house prices unexpectedly rise in June
Property market shows signs of stabilising ahead of anticipated interest rate cuts from Bank of EnglandUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
In Montreal, This Fast-Food Restaurant in a Giant Orange Orb Is a Window to 1960s
Gibeau Orange Julep, an enduring ode to ’60s Montreal, is primarily known for two things: a frothy citrus drink—and being shaped like a giant, fiberglass orange -
ABC News - World
Ukraine's convicts offered release at a high price: Joining the fight against Russia
Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasionUkraine -
Inc. - Business
These Businesses Let Customers Set Their Own Prices. Should You?
A pay-what-you-can model can make your products accessible to more buyers, but it's logistically tricky to pull off. -
BBC News - Top stories
‘Who do you trust?’ People at this food bank say election offers them little hope
In food banks across one town, people say they are desperate - and the election is failing to offer hope. -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices book monthly gains as Middle East fears simmer
Oil futures ended higher Friday, booking monthly gains as investors continued to fret over the possibility of a wider Middle East conflict that could threaten flows of crude out of the region. -
BBC News - Top stories
Affordable home families hit by 450% gas price rise
About 1,000 residents in Edinburgh see a huge jump in their heating bills. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Prices Rise as Traders Continue to Bet on Market Tightening
Oil prices rose as expectations for a tighter market continued to pull in speculative money, with the latest trader data showing the net long increased over the last week, ING said. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Any technology stock with an AI story is rising too far and too fast,’ this veteran trader warns
The market is in a huge tech-led bubble — but you’d be wrong to bet against it. -
CNBC - Business
SoftBank shares rise on $1.86 billion debt offering as CEO talks up 'super' AI
Softbank, which has a huge technology investment arm called the Vision Fund, has suggested it is looking to ramp up investments in artificial intelligence. -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Proposal in the Offing? Not So Fast.
Stephanie Fleischman expected to become engaged when Zach Kuperman planned a trip to Italy, but there were several other surprises along the way. -
MarketWatch - Business
Whole Foods is promoting ‘little luxuries’ as the next big food trend
It’s a way of indulging without overindulging, said Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel -
MarketWatch - Business
Can McDonald’s make money on $5 meals when inflation is so high?
Also: Stock-market winners and losers for the first half of 2024, a possible AI infrastructure bubble and personal financial advice -
Wired - Tech
We Tried EveryPlate and Here's How It Compares to Other Meal Kits
EveryPlate is an affordable meal kit. What’s the catch? -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s how much profit McDonald’s makes on its new $5 meal
The margins are tight, but there’s still a profit to be made on the offer, according to restaurant-industry experts -
Inc. - Business
Use of ‘Cheaper’ Mail Order Pharmacies May be Inflating Your Company’s Health Coverage Costs
Studies suggest companies that fill prescriptions by mail inflate costs to employer-funded worker medical plans, rather than lowering them as promised. -
Inc. - Business
5 Top Trends Changing the Food and Beverage Industry
The 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show revealed that people just want to feel good about what they eat -- and it's about so much more than taste. -
The New York Times - Sports
How Fast Can a Human Throw a Baseball?
The four-minute mile and the two-hour marathon were once viewed as impossible feats. A 110 mile per hour fastball may also be within reach. -
CNBC - Business
These could be the next big food and beverage trends
Items on display at the Summer Fancy Foods Show suggest coming trends include new takes on honey, tinned fish and charcuterie. -
Financial Times - World
Nigeria’s food delivery industry whets investors’ appetite
Sector forecast to double in value over eight years but soaring inflation will erode families’ spending power -
Financial Times - Business
Vertigo — fashion, fast cars and life in the Weimar whirlwind
Harald Jähner’s vivid history depicts Germany’s dizzying era of change — and its catastrophic finale -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How Tractor Supply Decided to End DEI, and Fast
A social-media blitz by a former Hollywood director spread fear among company leaders that diversity criticism would hurt business. -
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Financial Times - Business
The dazzling rise and fall of Macronism
Emmanuel Macron wanted to save France from the far right. It has never been closer to power -
BBC News - Top stories
Boeing to get 'sweetheart deal' -victims' lawyer
The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes. -
Financial Times - World
Philippines courts investors for ‘China-free’ nickel supply chain
Manila pitches itself as alternative for western countries seeking to diversify sources of EV battery material -
MarketWatch - Business
Head of Boots pharmacy chain to depart as owner Walgreens struggles
The head of British pharmacy chain Boots is stepping down, amid turmoil for parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Seven of the 10 busiest air-travel days in the history of the TSA happened between May 23 and Thursday as cheaper airfares and a hunger for travel spur demand.
Seven of the 10 busiest air-travel days in the history of the TSA happened between May 23 and Thursday as cheaper airfares and a hunger for travel spur demand. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Sustainable Way to Customize Weddings? Local Flower Farms
Many couples are opting for flowers from local farms as a more sustainable way to customize the look of their weddings. -
Inc. - Business
HubSpot Is Investigating a Hack of Some Customer Accounts
The popular customer relationship management platform says hackers recently attempted to gain access to a 'limited number' of HubSpot user accounts. -
CNBC - Business
Inside Starbucks' plans to improve stores for customers and baristas
Starbucks is rolling out changes to barista workflows as it tries to reduce customer wait times. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Comex Gold Flat, Silver Rises
Gold settled little changed, edging down and snapping a two-session winning streak, while silver rose 0.2%, up for a second consecutive session. -
Inc. - Business
Leadership Lessons From the Trenches: How Fast-Growth Founders Avoid Burnout
This month, Inc. 5000 honorees got candid in two Community discussions on growing sustainably. -
NBC News - Top stories
What is queer food? We asked LGBTQ foodies and chefs to define it
NBC News talked to academics, chefs and the founders of LGBTQ potlucks about queer food, including what it means and how the term has evolved over time. -
Wired - Tech
We Put 7 Food Steamers to the Test With Veggies and Dumplings (2024)
From electric appliances to clay pots, we’ve put some of the most popular types of steamers to the test.