Exclusive | ‘The Pitt’ creator breaks down the pressure to not have a ‘sophomore slump’ — and hints at cast shakeups

Exclusive | ‘The Pitt’ creator breaks down the pressure to not have a ‘sophomore slump’ — and hints at cast shakeups

He’s got the prognosis.  HBO Max’s awards-sweeping hit drama “The Pitt” is back for Season 2, showing Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) and his team dealing with more medical emergencies.  The show has already been renewed for a Season 3, ahead of Season 2’s premiere, which debuted Thursday on HBO Max. “My whole thing … Read more

From slump to sizzle: KFC’s recipe for a comeback

From slump to sizzle: KFC’s recipe for a comeback

KFC’s iconic fried chicken buckets are no longer enough to allow the company to stay ahead of its rivals as consumer preferences shift. The global fast-food restaurant chain owned by Yum Brands is trying to rejuvenate itself by leaning into its own version of the chicken sandwich, an item that’s stoked intense rivalries among major chains, and … Read more

Champagne sales slump due to lack of ‘celebration’ and joy in the world, industry execs say

Champagne sales slump due to lack of ‘celebration’ and joy in the world, industry execs say

Talk about Champagne problems. Luxury goods company LVMH is seeing a drop in revenue for Champagne sales in 2024 — and the brand’s chief financial officer thinks it might be because there’s not much joy in the world right now. “Champagne is quite linked with celebration, happiness, et cetera,” CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony said on Tuesday’s … Read more

I’m a nutrition expert — here’s how to avoid that afternoon energy slump

I’m a nutrition expert — here’s how to avoid that afternoon energy slump

You know the feeling all too well.  Lunchtime has passed, there’s still several hours until you can leave the office, and your energy levels are crashing. You might turn to that third (or fourth) cup of coffee or head to the vending machine to see what snacks might be available — but neither of those … Read more

How Rickie Fowler leaned on wife Allison Stokke during golf slump

How Rickie Fowler leaned on wife Allison Stokke during golf slump

When Rickie Fowler sunk his putt on the 18th green in the Rocket Mortgage Classic last July, defeating Adam Hadwin and Collin Morikawa in a playoff en route to his first PGA Tour victory in four years, wife Allison Stokke was in awe of the full circle moment. “When I think about everything that he … Read more

Here’s how many Americans experience an ‘afternoon slump’

Here’s how many Americans experience an ‘afternoon slump’

The average “afternoon slump” starts at 3 o’clock on the dot, according to new research. For those who experience a loss of motivation or lack of energy in the afternoon, the average afternoon slump will last almost 29 minutes. Of those who experience an afternoon slump — 21% of the 2,000 general population Americans surveyed — half … Read more