Pizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite
Pizza Hut is bringing back one of its most famous pizzas, more than a decade after it left menus. The Edge, a thin-crust pizza “packed with…
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The biggest IPO ever in the Philippines is from an instant noodle company
Monde Nissin has made stock market history as it works to get more people to eat its noodles and fake chicken. The maker of Lucky Me! instant…
Continue ReadingKrispy Kreme has given away over 1.5 million doughnuts to vaccinated people
Vaccinated people are taking Krispy Kreme up on its free doughnuts offer. In March, the chain announced a special promotion for Americans who have…
Continue Reading‘A Quiet Place Part II’ kicks off summer with a blockbuster opening
Theaters have spent months trying to figure out how to get people back to the movies. Scaring them beyond belief appears to be a solution. “A…
Continue ReadingTop bankers can now bypass strict quarantine rules in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is giving some top finance executives a pass on its strict quarantine rules in an attempt to protect business in the city from harsh…
Continue ReadingIndia’s economy was starting to recover. Then a second Covid wave hit
India’s economy was turning a corner earlier this year as the country started to accelerate out of the recession it suffered in 2020. But a…
Continue ReadingChina’s new three-child policy sends baby and maternity stocks soaring
China’s decision to allow families to have three children could produce a windfall for makers of strollers, car seats and baby formula. At…
Continue ReadingAP explains why it fired Emily Wilder for pro-Palestinian tweets
The Associated Press’ managing editor is speaking out after a firestorm that followed the ousting of former AP journalist Emily Wilder. Wilder…
Continue ReadingGas prices surge past $3. Here’s where gas is most expensive — and cheapest — for Memorial Day
Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high, just in time for travelers to hit the road for Memorial Day. A gallon of regular gas costs just under $3.05…
Continue ReadingParents of detained journalist in Myanmar: ‘It’s a total nightmare’
The parents of an American journalist detained in Myanmar have a message for local authorities: Release him now. “It’s a total nightmare;…
Continue ReadingWhy investors should look beyond Big Tech
Tech stocks are showing investors how durable they can be, bouncing back from two sharp sell-offs this year to continue a dramatic surge that has…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines extends suspension of alcohol services following Southwest flight attendant assault
American Airlines has joined Southwest Airlines in suspending alcohol services on flights, the airline said Saturday. The decision follows a recent…
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Employers can legally offer incentives to employees to get vaccinated
Employers can offer incentives to employees to get vaccinated for Covid-19, according to new guidance from the federal Equal Opportunity Employment…
Continue Reading7 signs that summer is about to be lit
This weekend kicks off “Hot Vax Summer,” an unofficial term meaning that vaccinated Americans are ready to go wild and make up for lost…
Continue ReadingTruckers are getting big pay hikes, but there’s still a shortage of drivers
America’s truck driver shortage is driving pay higher. But it’s not solving the scarcity of truckers. Massive increases in online…
Continue ReadingA lot of people are waiting for porta potties — and not just folks who need to go
After more than a year of staying at home, avoiding crowds and other Covid-19 precautions, many Americans are looking forward to a summer of…
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Surging prices: Key inflation metric just hit a 29-year high
Inflation seems unstoppable as the economy returns to normal. People are spending big again, with battered industries like travel and hospitality…
Continue ReadingBitcoin is tumbling at the end of its worst month in nearly 10 years
Bitcoin investors have sold in May. It remains to be seen if they’re going away for good. Bitcoin prices fell 8% Friday and have plunged about…
Continue ReadingWhy AMC shares are skyrocketing again
As the Reddit crowd piles in, AMC shares are soaring — and no, that’s not a headline from late January. What’s happening: Shares of AMC…
Continue ReadingNike says it cut ties with Neymar over his refusal to cooperate in sexual assault investigation
Nike said it cut ties with Neymar last year because the Brazilian soccer superstar refused to cooperate with an inconclusive investigation into…
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