McDonald’s Brings Back Fried Apple Pie for America’s 250th Birthday
McDonald’s brings back its fried apple pie for a limited-time celebration of America’s 250th birthday, marking its first broad U.S.
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Shipping Exec Says Industry Needs Assurances Strait of Hormuz Will Be Safe
A BIMCO official explains that while a memorandum of understanding between the U.S.
Mondelez Defends Staying in Russia Amid War-Era Pressures
Mondelez defends its decision to stay in Russia after the 2022 invasion, arguing the move protects jobs and local operations, while acknowledging the tax...
Fox to Buy Roku for $22 Billion Reshapes Streaming Landscape
Fox agrees to acquire Roku for $22 billion, signaling a strategic pivot in streaming as Fox combines sports and news content with Roku’s platform...
GM And Lockheed Martin Announce Defense Manufacturing Partnership
General Motors and Lockheed Martin unveiled a defense-manufacturing partnership aimed at expanding production capacity and modernizing facilities in the U.S.
Rivian Lays Off Hundreds as R2 Launch Moves Ahead
Rivian said it would lay off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce, as it works to profitably scale with the R2.
Survey Shows Working Parents Feel They Can’t Give 100% At Work Or Home, Pew Finds
A Pew Research Center survey of 2,242 working parents finds widespread struggle to balance job responsibilities with family needs.
Thames Water on the Brink: Lenders’ Rescue Plan Faces Government Pushback
Thames Water faces a £10bn rescue plan from its lenders that could involve debt write-down and leniency on penalties, drawing government scrutiny and the...
Oil-Change Costs Rise as Iran Conflict Cranks Lubricant Prices
The Iran conflict has pushed up the price of base oil used in synthetic motor oils, raising oil-change costs and squeezing shop margins as...