Tucker Carlson, Taking Aim at Zyn, Plans New Nicotine-Pouch Brand
The conservative media star said he decided to launch Alp nicotine pouches because Zyn maker Philip Morris couldn’t take a joke.
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Musk’s satellites are making it harder to study black holes
The second-generation Starlink model was found to emit 32x more radiation than its predecessor.
Welcome to My First Nest Egg - Financial Literacy for Young Kids
The My First Nest Egg App is a fun way to systematically teach young kids financial literacy, goal-setting, perseverance, and self-sufficiency with money and time.
The Philosophy that Framed the Constitution - FEE
Today is Constitution Day in America. The federal holiday (technically Constitution Day and Citizenship Day) commemorates the signing of the US Constitution
The Fed cuts rates a whopping half percentage point
Powell also made it clear that he’s not promising to keep the big cuts going.
Sam’s Club will raise pay to catch up with Costco | CNN Business
Sam’s Club said Tuesday it will raise pay to incentivize workers to stay with the company — and not jump ship to Costco.
Women still lag behind men in the workforce
A report analyzing women’s gains in the workplace found that, despite some progress, women still hold less power than men.
Rate cut unboxing this afternoon
The fed will make borrowing cheaper for the first time in years.
Vols up ticket costs by 10% to help pay athletes
Tennessee is increasing the cost of tickets for all sports by 10%, with the "talent fee" being used to help pay athletes as part of the revenue-sharing plan.
How America shops for groceries, mapped
We got our hands on location data for the biggest grocery chains in the US. Here’s what it tells us....
Chipotle wants a bot to prep your avo
The burrito chain is aiming to serve more customers without hiring more workers—and so is everyone else.
McDonald's extends $5 deal through December to keep customers coming
McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, and the company's rivals are likely to follow.
SpaceX mission achieves 1st private spacewalk
Before Thursday, the only people to take space strolls were astronauts who worked for governments..
The gender pay gap just widened for the first time in 20 years
The median woman working full time in 2023 earned 83% of what the median man earned.
The market thinks Kamala won the debate
You don’t have to be too skilled at reading the tape to detect a distinctly downbeat assessment of former President Donald Trump’s performance...
Coach’s parent is adding Versace owner Capri to its bag in an $8.5B designer merger
Coach clutch & Jimmy Choos… a 2000s fashion icon. Yesterday, Coach parent Tapestry agreed to buy rival US luxury house Capri for $8.5B. Capri...
How economical is your local Taco Bell?
This site shows the price of a taco at every Taco Bell in the US. Updated a few hours ago.
Zimbabwe Considering First Elephant Cull in Almost Four Decades
Zimbabwe is considering culling elephants for the first time since 1988 and using the meat to feed people who have been affected by a crippling drought, a cabinet minister said.
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The Fed slashes proposed reserve requirements, and it’s a big win for banks
Out of the vault… The Fed’s reversing course on plans to hike banks’ reserve requirements by 20%. Now it plans to raise the amount of cash banks...
Companies love dynamic pricing... customers not so much
UK music fans are the latest group to complain about the practice...
Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand
From California to Israel, companies are aiming to grow cocoa beyond the tropics in a bid to buffer chocolate's key ingredient from climate change.
New Zealand tourist tax near triples for foreign visitors
The south Pacific country's tourism industry warns the increased entry fee is a barrier to visitors.
A salad recipe is causing a cucumber shortage in Iceland
This TikTok cucumber salad recipe is a big hit – if you can get some cucumbers.
Why Can't the U.S. Build Ships?
This post is cross-posted at Noahpinion.
Water ain't doing it anymore: The skyrocketing demand for electrolyte drinks
New players in the functional beverage game hope “sipping electrolytes” becomes a daily routine....
The Chaotic Race to Monetize Space Garbage
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Are You Ready to Bet on U.S. Elections? A Judge’s Ruling Opens the Door
Prediction-market startup Kalshi prevails in its bid to list political contracts, beating the CFTC.
Unemployment falls, suggests orderly US labor-market slowdown
A surge in immigration means the economy needs to create between 145,000 and 200,000 jobs per month to keep up with growth in the working-age population.
The Average American Eats 42 Pounds of Cheese a Year, and That Number Could Go Up
Dairy processors are planning facilities across the US to meet surging demand.
Op-ed: The case for a 40-year mortgage
The American dream of owning a home is slipping away for many, an issue that entrepreneur John Hope Bryant writes can be addressed with 40-year mortgages.