Wendy's is introducing two new autumnal beverages, the Pumpkin Spice Frosty and Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew, which combine the creamy texture of the Frosty with flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Hostess Brands, the maker of Twinkies, is considering a sale after attracting interest from major snack food companies, as it raised prices on certain products to boost revenue, causing investor concerns over its future.
Dairy Queen is offering 85-cent Blizzards from September 11th to September 24th, featuring flavors such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie, Snickerdoodle Cookie, and Pumpkin Pie.
A 26-year-old passenger is missing after a Carnival Cruise returned to port, with an extensive search conducted by authorities and the cruise liner.
Toyota has unveiled the Century SUV, a luxury vehicle that rivals the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, featuring a lavish interior, four seats, and optional sliding rear doors.
Chevron has evacuated three oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to make landfall in Florida, causing potential gasoline shortages.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust has invested almost $96.6 million in Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light, following a boycott and job cuts due to a controversial promotion with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Elon Musk reportedly paid back a $1 billion loan to SpaceX, with interest, after using the loan to acquire the social media company formerly known as Twitter.
Uber has increased the minimum age requirement for new drivers in California to 25 in an effort to mitigate rising insurance costs, which have surged by over 65% in just two years due to higher coverage requirements for rideshare compared to taxis and personal vehicles.
ESPN is considering charging $20 to $35 per month for its standalone streaming service, potentially impacting cable TV, but facing the risk of losing customers due to the high price.
A lottery player from Macomb County, Michigan, won a $573,617 prize in the Big Cash Second Chance drawing, marking his second six-figure win this year.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has made a labor contract counterproposal to Ford Motor, while Chrysler parent company Stellantis plans to make its counteroffer this week, as talks intensify ahead of the expiration of the current labor agreements.
The US Justice Department has started a 10-week trial against Google, accusing the company of monopolistic practices in dominating the search engine market through its business partnerships, including with Apple, to ensure its search engine is the default on mobile devices.
US financial regulators have approved new rules requiring banks with at least $100 billion in assets to issue around $70 billion in long-term debt in order to prevent bank failures and the need for government bailouts.
Miami-Dade police are searching for a 26-year-old man, Kevin McGrath, who went missing after a Carnival cruise ship docked at PortMiami, with authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard conducting extensive searches but finding no trace of him.
Californians can now sign up for the state's Department of Motor Vehicles' mobile driver's license program, which allows users to have an official digital version of their driver's license on their smartphone, although physical licenses still need to be carried as law enforcement and other government agencies are not yet equipped to accept the digital version.
Heineken sells its business in Russia, taking a €300 million loss, as part of the exodus of global companies from the country since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Corendon Airlines will offer an adults-only zone on flights between Amsterdam and Curacao, allowing passengers to avoid sitting near children for an extra fee of 45 euros ($49) and ensuring a quieter environment for those without kids.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Barcelona was forced to turn around after a passenger had diarrhea, causing an eight-hour delay.
Former Amazon executive Dave Clark has announced his resignation as CEO of logistics startup Flexport, sparking speculation of a potential run for Texas governor.
Toyota has halted operations at its assembly plants in Japan due to a production system malfunction, impacting one-third of its global production, as it struggles to catch up with the growing demand for electric vehicles in the market.
A study by the Mozilla Foundation found that car brands are a "privacy nightmare," collecting and selling personal data without fully satisfying privacy standards, with Tesla being the worst offender.
The price of Brent crude oil hitting triple digits this year is debatable, with some experts believing it is unlikely due to macro factors and demand concerns, while others predict it could reach $100 per barrel if certain conditions are met, such as consistent OECD crude and product stock draws and OPEC adherence to production cuts.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, led by President Shawn Fain, is preparing for a potential strike as contract negotiations with the Big Three Detroit automakers become more contentious, with the union requesting substantial pay raises, an end to wage tiers, restoration of pensions for new hires, cost-of-living increases, and other benefits.
Severe storms caused flooding across Metro Detroit, with 2-7 inches of rain falling and areas in Wayne County particularly affected.
The flagship Nordstrom store in San Francisco is closing due to decreased sales, crime in the area, and changing shopping habits, prompting the city to plan for new concepts such as pop-up shops and a soccer stadium in downtown San Francisco.
The Consumer Confidence Index fell in August due to higher gas prices and concerns about inflation, leading to a decrease in consumer spending and potential implications for the US economy.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman believes that Silicon Valley no longer fosters an innovation culture, as the focus has shifted towards quick returns rather than groundbreaking research.
China's exports and imports continued to decline in August due to weak overseas demand and sluggish consumer spending, posing challenges to the country's economic growth targets.
CD shoppers can take advantage of high APY rates, with options ranging from 5.50% to 5.85% for standard and jumbo CDs, and there is a possibility that CD rates could go even higher this year if the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark interest rate.
The US is importing fewer goods from China, with Chinese imports making up the lowest share since 2006, as supply chains shift to countries like Mexico and Vietnam.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing a recall of 52 million air bag inflators due to the risk of rupture and shrapnel injuries, with one death and seven injuries already reported in the United States.
The Biden administration is set to reveal the first 10 drugs subject to negotiation in Medicare, despite facing multiple lawsuits from the drug industry declaring the program unconstitutional.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy urges employees to "disagree and commit" to the company's return-to-office policy, stating that it is no longer the time to disagree with the three-day a week office requirement.
Smurfit Kappa is in discussions to merge with U.S. rival WestRock, creating one of the world's largest paper and packaging producers with a combined market capital of around $19 billion and potential annual cost savings of over $400 million.
More Americans are choosing not to buy home insurance due to rising premiums, putting them at significant risk of losing their homes and belongings in case of a disaster, with factors such as inflation and climate change being blamed, and those with lower incomes being more likely to go without coverage.
Tesla plans to install 20,000 electric vehicle charging stations across 2,000 Hilton properties in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, in an effort to increase mass adoption and meet the growing demand for EV charging from leisure and business travelers.
The European Union has announced stricter regulations for U.S. tech giants, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and ByteDance, but the aim is to avoid forced breakups of these large businesses.
T-Mobile is laying off 5,000 employees, about 7% of their workforce, to improve efficiency and meet financial obligations, despite promises of job creation after the Sprint merger.
Former pharmaceutical executive and convicted securities fraudster Martin Shkreli claims he has been lobbying Elon Musk through mutual friends to regain access to his original X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Musk's actions contradict his stance on free speech; Shkreli believes Musk may be jealous of him and his machismo.
Apple shares fell during out of hours trading on Thursday, following reports that China has banned government employees from using iPhones, posing a potential threat to Apple's sales and global supply chain.
Asian stocks fell as trade data indicated weakness in the Chinese economy and regional technology shares were hit by the possibility of more U.S. restrictions on China after a supposed Chinese chip breakthrough.
Mortgage rates have increased recently due to inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, but experts predict rates will remain in the 6% to 7% range for now; homebuyers should focus on improving their credit scores and comparing lenders to get the best deal.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is engaged in contract negotiations with Ford, GM, and Stellantis, with a looming strike threat and demands for a 46% pay raise and a return to defined pension benefits.
IBM is notifying customers of a data incident involving unauthorized access to personal information on the Janssen CarePath platform, but the extent of the access is unknown and sensitive information like Social Security numbers and financial account details were not affected.
Roark Capital Group is set to acquire Subway for over $9 billion, making it the new owner of the fast-food chain known for its foot-long sandwiches. Roark Capital Group manages about $37 billion worth of assets and already owns various other franchise chains such as Arby's, Dunkin', and Jimmy John's.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Tesla to provide information regarding the safety of Autopilot, specifically concerning a change to the advanced driver assistance system that allows extended use without driver hand prompts, as part of ongoing investigations into Autopilot's functionality and driver monitoring systems.