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Dollar General Teams Up With Dolly Parton
Dollar General has announced a new kitchen and housewares collection inspired by Dolly Parton that spans multiple items across different product categories.
Tesla Night Curfew Should Put Parents’ Minds at Ease When Young Drivers Are on the Road
The company’s new 2024.26 software update has been released.
7-Eleven Announces Details for Slurpee Day 2024
On July 11, 2024, the convenience store retailer 7-Eleven is offering a special promotion on its aptly named Slurpee Day, coinciding with the date’s numerical significance of 7/11.
Wendy’s Announces Expansion Into New European Markets
The Wendy’s Company announced new development agreements with franchisees in the Republic of Ireland and Romania to open restaurants starting in 2025 as part of its plan to expand across…
McDonald’s Brings Back Smoky BLT Burgers
McDonald’s is reintroducing two popular burgers for the first time in two years: the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the Smoky BLT Double Quarter Pounder.
Walmart Offers Half-Price Membership To Attract Amazon Shoppers Before Prime Day
Although Walmart’s members-only sales event has ended and Amazon’s Prime Day is still a week away, the fierce competition between these two retail giants continues at full speed.
Amtrak Borealis Trains Serve 18,500 Passengers in the First Full Month
The Amtrak Borealis train has proven to be extremely popular so far.
Johns Hopkins University Offers Free Medical School for Most Students After $1B Donation
To make Johns Hopkins University’s medical school tuition-free for the majority of students, Bloomberg Philanthropies has pledged $1 billion.
RockYou2024 10 Billion Password Leak: What We Know
The RockYou2024 10 billion password leak is the largest in history.
Lead and Arsenic Found in Tampons
The Environmental International journal published a recent study that found more than a dozen toxic metals, including arsenic and lead, in a variety of tampons sold in the U.S. and…
John Deere Layoffs Across 3 US Factories
Production will shift to a newly planned facility in Mexico.
Samsung Workers Strike in South Korea
The three-day strike is a significant labor action in the company’s history.
Eli Lilly Announces Plans To Acquire Morphic Holding
Eli Lilly and Company has released a statement on its official website about a planned deal for Lilly to acquire the company Morphic Holding Inc.
Target Has Stopped Accepting Personal Checks
In a sign of the changing times, Target has announced that it will no longer be accepting personal checks as a form of payment beginning July 15, 2024.
Paramount and Skydance Agree on Merger
Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media has finally been approved by Shari Redstone, the daughter of Sumner Redstone.
Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge in $8B Deal, Becoming Largest US Amusement Park Operator
Last week, Six Flags and competitor Cedar Fair sealed an $8 billion collaboration deal to establish the biggest amusement park owner in the U.S.
Ryanair ‘Flight From Hell’ Erupts in Brawl, Forces Emergency Landing
A Ryanair flight dubbed the “flight from hell” is making headlines after it was forced to make an emergency landing just 36 minutes into the flight following a multi-passenger brawl.
Hotels Are Adopting an AI Tool That Scans Discarded Items To Minimize Food Waste
Hotels are leveraging AI-powered cameras above their kitchen trash cans to reduce food waste from breakfast buffets.
Target Circle Week Deals: What We Know
Target Circle Week is one of the most popular shopping weeks of the year.
Trader Joe’s Receipt Goes Viral
A Trader Joe’s receipt from a California family has sparked a viral discussion on social media about grocery costs and shopping choices for large families who are on a budget.
Sam’s Club Makes Controversial Membership Policy Changes
Sam’s Club has quietly implemented a policy that requires shoppers to pay extra for access during designated hours, a revelation that sparked discussions among concerned consumers across various social platforms…
Amtrak Service Is Restored to New York and Boston
Amtrak has successfully restored service between New York and Boston following a temporary suspension caused by a power outage, the rail service announced over the weekend.
Bitcoin Faces New Challenges Amid Financial Turbulence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated an important time is coming for bitcoin.
SK On Faces Emergency With Sluggish EV Sales
South Korean EV battery manufacturer SK On is grappling with a critical situation due to weak electric vehicle sales in Europe and the United States.
NASCAR Unveils First Electric Racecar
NASCAR revealed its inaugural electric racecar in downtown Chicago, stirring excitement and debate among fans.
AI-Powered Bullet Vending Machines Debut in Oklahoma and Alabama
A new retail platform has emerged in Oklahoma and Alabama: AI-powered vending machines that dispense bullets.
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