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Kraft, Coca-Cola among companies sued by San Francisco over ultra-processed foods in first-of-a-kind lawsuit

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Kraft, Coca-Cola among companies sued by San Francisco over ultra-processed foods in first-of-a-kind lawsuit

The city of San Francisco sued Kraft, Mondelez, Coca-Cola and other makers of ultra-processed foods on Tuesday, accusing them of knowingly sickening California residents with addictive and harmful products. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging that the companies employed tactics similar to those used by the tobacco industry to design and … Read more

History of Hooters: 5 facts you likely never knew about the restaurant chain

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History of Hooters: 5 facts you likely never knew about the restaurant chain

“Hooters makes you happy” was a lyric to a jingle from a series of 1990s television commercials about the Florida-founded restaurant chain. It’s one of the memorable catchphrases shared by once-loyal Hooters patrons during an era when the brand was appealing to single men and families alike. Now, amid bankruptcy proceedings, the founding group — along … Read more

Is there a fast-food price war looming? Companies face difficult challenge if they go too high

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Is there a fast-food price war looming? Companies face difficult challenge if they go too high

Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending.  But fast-food companies that are already grappling with margin pressures face a difficult challenge: They risk alienating the very households that have long sustained their business if they raise prices too much. McDonald’s … Read more

Costco’s big, new perk kicks in — but you may need to upgrade your membership to get it

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Costco’s big, new perk kicks in — but you may need to upgrade your membership to get it

The early bird gets the Kirkland rotisserie chicken. Costco members across the country are setting their alarms an hour early Tuesday to enjoy first dibs on everything from 30-packs of toilet paper to the company’s famous $1.50 hot dogs. But it’s only for a select group of shoppers. Executive members can grab their super-sized shopping … Read more

Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme — hang up if you get this call, FBI warns

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Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme — hang up if you get this call, FBI warns

Don’t be fooled. The FBI is warning against a new scam shilling discounted medical insurance. The bureau issued the warning on April 30, noting that the “emerging” scheme has seen hundreds of people across the country lose thousands of dollars. The FBI issued a warning on April 30, noting that the scams have been “emerging” … Read more

Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices

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Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order asking drugmakers to voluntarily reduce the prices of key medicines in the United States. But the order cites no obvious legal authority to mandate lower prices. The order said the administration would consider taking regulatory actions or importing drugs from other countries in the future if drugmakers … Read more

Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

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Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

Several major fast food companies are leaning into chicken. McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have each indicated in recent months that they are looking to ramp up their offerings of the increasingly popular protein. Fast-food giant McDonald’s on Thursday revealed McCrispy Strips would become a permanent menu item at all participating U.S. restaurants by May … Read more

Shocking number of people would undergo ‘Severance’ procedure in real life: survey

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Shocking number of people would undergo ‘Severance’ procedure in real life: survey

They need to get a life — or at least half of one. A shocking new study found that over a third of real-life employees – and nearly half of the Gen-Zers polled – would prefer to be “severed,” like their favorite characters in the hit Apple TV series, “Severance.”  Out of 2,000 UK workers … Read more

Companies are offering ‘recharge days’ to workers enraged about return to office

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Companies are offering ‘recharge days’ to workers enraged about return to office

Employers are luring workers back to their cubicles with the prospect of more “me time.” As more companies require employees return to the office after years of remote work, they are also enticing colleagues with specialty vacation days meant for wellness, rest and recharging. According to Axios, corporate hubs like New York and Miami have … Read more

Trump Administration Delays Requirement for Companies to Track Tainted Food

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Trump Administration Delays Requirement for Companies to Track Tainted Food

The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that it would delay by 30 months a requirement that food companies and grocers rapidly trace contaminated food through the supply chain and pull it off the shelves. Intended to “limit food-borne illness and death,” the rule required companies and individuals to maintain better records to identify … Read more

Airlines see lower customer demand, cut back financial expectations — here are the companies hurting the most

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Airlines see lower customer demand, cut back financial expectations — here are the companies hurting the most

Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors.  Southwest, American, and Delta were among the carriers to announce changes to their guidance. Southwest said its revenue per available seat mile was now expected to go up 2-4% in the first quarter, a … Read more

RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes

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RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes

In his first meeting with top executives from PepsiCo, W.K. Kellogg, General Mills and other large companies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, bluntly told them that a top priority would be eliminating artificial dyes from the nation’s food supply. At the Monday meeting, Mr. Kennedy emphasized that it was a “strong desire and … Read more

Christian OnlyFans top earner reveals bids to lose her virginity on camera: ‘Multiple companies offered’

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Christian OnlyFans top earner reveals bids to lose her virginity on camera: ‘Multiple companies offered’

Call it a “whoopie” cushion. OnlyFans top earner and devout Christian Sophie Rain set the internet alight after revealing that porn companies are pitching her over a million dollars to lose her much-talked-about virginity. “Multiple companies actually offered me seven figures to take my V-card,” the chaste Rain, 20, divulged to fellow content creator Camilla … Read more

Companies have finally figured out what to do with Gen Z workers: ‘This is on trend’

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Companies have finally figured out what to do with Gen Z workers: ‘This is on trend’

They’re flipping the script. Companies have finally found Gen Z’s true calling in the workplace: Directing their TikToks. Gen Z staffers are teaching their boomer bosses how to use their slang — and writing them into genius marketing scripts made for TikTok. TikTok / @northumberlandzoo In a bid to appeal to a younger demographic — and become … Read more

Here’s why companies are rapidly firing Gen Z employees

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Here’s why companies are rapidly firing Gen Z employees

Many companies have fired Gen Z workers just months after hiring them and several business owners said they are hesitant to bring on recent college graduates due to concerns about their work ethic, communication skills and readiness to do the job, according to a new survey. Six in 10 employers said they have already let … Read more

50 vengeful brides band together to find sketchy company that ghosted them after taking their cash

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50 vengeful brides band together to find sketchy company that ghosted them after taking their cash

Devastated brides have revealed the joy of their wedding day has been somewhat “sabotaged” as they make desperate attempts to obtain the video footage taken by the company they hired. A group of up to 50 Sydney brides have banded together after discovering they were all chasing photos or videos months after their weddings. Some … Read more

Costco cracking down on non-members taking advantage of deals — here’s how

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Costco cracking down on non-members taking advantage of deals — here’s how

Will Costco become the strictest members-only club ever? The big box retailer has announced plans to check membership cards as shoppers enter the store in the coming months. The wholesaler will place scanning devices at the entrance of stores to automatically verify membership at the door instead of at checkout as previously required. The wholesale … Read more

How Jeff Bezos’ ‘two-pizza rule’ made Amazon one of the world’s biggest companies — and can help you achieve success, too

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How Jeff Bezos’ ‘two-pizza rule’ made Amazon one of the world’s biggest companies — and can help you achieve success, too

Jeff Bezos has a tip to help you take the best slice out of your professional life. The Amazon boss created the “two-pizza rule” for his team during the early days of the company’s launch 30 years ago — a tenet that could boost your career and financial success. “We try to create teams that … Read more

Sustainability should be ‘default’ for companies, most Americans believe

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Sustainability should be ‘default’ for companies, most Americans believe

Two-thirds of Americans believe sustainability should be the “default” for companies, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 67% believe sustainable products and services should be the standard for companies, not something they need to search for. And 44% would go so far as to remove unsustainable options from … Read more

Doctor urges companies to give menstrual leave to female employees — and says men should get the days off, too

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Doctor urges companies to give menstrual leave to female employees — and says men should get the days off, too

A California doctor is urging businesses to give female employees three days off work each month in order for them to deal with their menstrual cycle. Dr. Mindy Pelz, the author of “The Menopause Reset,” made the remarks on Steven Bartlett’s podcast “The Diary of a CEO,” saying male workers should also be able to … Read more