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Wendy’s Sold Out of Free Tote Bags in 90 Seconds — Here’s the Lesson for Your Business
The fast-food chain’s merch drop shows that its fans want more than meal deals.
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After a Rogue OpenAI Model Hacked Another Company, Nvidia, Microsoft and Space X Are Responding With ‘Systems for Self-Defense’
The new Open Secure AI Alliance argues that open AI models can catch and fix security threats faster than closed systems.
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Cracker Barrel’s CEO Is Stepping Down After Controversial Rebrand Tanked the Stock
Julie Masino had a rocky run after her decision to overhaul Cracker Barrel's logo sparked a political firestorm.
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The Founder of Chipotle Says Customers Have ‘Slop Bowl’ Fatigue — Here’s What He Says Is the Next Big Thing
Steve Ells invented the Chipotle bowl by accident in 2003. Now he thinks the future is in slow-roasted sandwiches.
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She Ate at Denny’s Before She Set a Record Rowing Solo Across the Pacific — Here’s the Surprising Way the Chain Responded
When world record holder Kelsey Pfendler turned out to be a fan, Denny's leaned in, without trying to sell anything.
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Someone Turned a Famous Michigan Golf Course Orange. Nobody Knows Why Yet.
All 18 greens of this historic golf course were vandalized, but police still don't have a suspect or a motive.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Is Suing Amazon Over a ‘Lawless Employee Shopping Spree’
Amazon says they were just hiring some talented execs. Warner Bros. Discovery hired lawyers.
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An FDA Panel Just Moved Closer to Legalizing a Wellness Trend Worth Billions. Some Call the Decision ‘Alarming.’
The vote opens the door to easier access to peptides like BPC-157, but some scientists warn that the chemicals have not been proven safe or effective.
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Most Restaurant Chains Fight for Space in New York and California. This Chicken Franchise Is Doing the Opposite.
Chicken franchise Birdcall is skipping expensive coastal markets for midwestern cities that have lower barriers to entry.
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AMC’s Popcorn Bucket Business Is Now Worth $100 Million — Here’s How It Became a Blockbuster
One $50 bucket sold out in seven minutes. Movie theaters can't make these things fast enough.
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Demand for AI Computing Is So High That Apple Is Redesigning Every Mac It Sells
As demand for AI-ready Macs outpaces supply, Apple is updating its entire lineup.
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Cinnamon Is Suddenly the Hot New Ingredient on Restaurant Menus and Cinnabon Is Cashing In
Cinnabon just had its best growth year yet, thanks to a nationwide cinnamon craze and an expanded drink menu.
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Sephora Is Rolling Out ‘Quiet Hours’ Worldwide — Here’s What That Sounds Like
Lower music, dimmed screens, less stimulation. Sephora joins Walmart, Target and AMC in a growing accessibility trend.
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Could This Sport Become the Next Pickleball? 91³ÉÈËs Are Betting Big That It Will.
Padel courts have grown from 227 to 1,000 in three years, and everyone from fashion execs and coffee founders want in.
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A Florida Pastor Is Suing OpenAI, Claiming ChatGPT Gave Him ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Medical Advice
It's reportedly the first lawsuit of its kind, raising hard questions about who's liable when AI gives bad health advice.
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A Third-Generation Veteran Found His Next Mission: Helping Seniors Stay Independent. ‘It’s All About Giving Back’
Before running a $5 million senior care franchise, Rick Cseak toured 29 countries as a singer in the Air Force's entertainment group.
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How Does a Tiny New Jersey Deli with ‘Amazing’ Pastrami End Up Being Worth $100 Million? Ask the Guy Who Is Going to Prison.
James Patten helped inflate a tiny deli's value by 939% in a stock manipulation scheme. Now he's going to the Big House for it.
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You Can Now Lease Your Apple Gear Like a Car — Here’s How It Works
A new program called Apple Upgrade launches July 28, replacing the company's own financing plans with a Klarna-backed lease.
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Referees Can Make Up to $3,000 a Game. But Nobody Wants the Job.
There's a nationwide shortage of referees and umpires, and the pay is better than most people would think.
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The ‘Drake Curse’ Strikes Again at the World Cup: The Rapper is Currently Down $3 Million on 88 Bets
The rapper's $1.5 million loss on the World Cup is just his latest expensive bet gone wrong.
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China Just Released Two AI Models That Claim to Rival OpenAI and Anthropic. And They’re Free.
Moonshot and Alibaba say their newest models rival the best from Silicon Valley, and they're giving them away for free.
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These Companies Offer the Best 401(k) Plans and Are Minting Millionaires
Costco puts money in workers' retirement accounts whether they contribute or not. Some companies go even further.
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Burger King President Says GLP-1 Trend Will Have a ‘Profound Impact’ on Fast Food Restaurants
Wall Street thinks GLP-1s could cost the industry up to $55 billion a year. Burger King isn't waiting to find out.
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Mrs. Fields and TCBY Once Had Over 3,500 Stores Combined. Now Their New Boss Wants to Rebuild From 213.
The once ubiquitous brands have lost their luster. Rich Screnci wants them to return to their former glory.
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Starting a Business Has Become a Lot Easier — Here’s Why 5.7 Million Americans Took the Leap Last Year
There has been a massive uptick in people launching businesses, with AI supercharging their ability to do things faster and more cheaply.
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FIFA Is Selling Pieces of the World Cup Field for $450. Not Everyone’s Thrilled
From record concession sales to cut up pieces of turf as souvenirs, the 2026 World Cup found plenty of ways to cash in.
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Costco Ran Out of Room for Gas Pumps, So It’s Building Entire Gas Stations Without a Store
The first stand-alone Costco gas station opened on a former Bed Bath & Beyond site in Southern California.
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As Threats Against AI Executives Surge, Tech Giants Are Beefing Up Security: ‘People Go for the Pitchfork’
Days after a firebombing at Sam Altman's house, an intruder snuck into Anthropic's lobby to warn of a threat.
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Prozac Maker Eli Lilly Just Bought a Psychedelics Company for $2.8 Billion — Here’s What It Could Mean for Mental Health
Big pharma is making a big bet that a DMT nasal spray could succeed where daily Prozac pills fall short.
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