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The Trump administration’s war on fentanyl created an opening for ‘El Señor Mencho’ to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. by the ton.

The Summer Restaurant Trends Report provides insights into early summer restaurant performance in 20 U.S. cities and all 50 states, summer food trends by state, and Q2 tipping trends from restaurants on the Toast platform.

Get the latest restaurant industry statistics and trends on the national and state levels.

Tesla is hiring drivers in NYC to collect data for its autonomous vehicle unit.

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As competitors like Walmart up their e-commerce game, Amazon is unifying its grocery strategy....

A new report shows that more than 80% of apps never reach $1,000 in monthly revenue in the first two years after launching....

“It’s like the difference between a ballpoint pen and a fountain pen.”

Pizzas at Domino's and Pizza Hut cost the same as they did in the 1990s — thanks to volume and hidden fees

Original Switch sales are lagging, but Nintendo’s stock is surging in anticipation of its sequel. We lay out the Switch 2’s possible strengths...

Boom Supersonic, the American company building what promises to be the world’s fastest airliner, broke the sound barrier for its first time with a test flight in Mojave, California, on Tuesday.

America's love affair with jeans just won't fade...

The Mattel toy’s enduring popularity after 56 years stems from its cross-generational appeal and connection to car culture.

Microtransactions are making mega billions Answer: $73.27 billion dollars   Questions: Would you spend money on microtransactions in a game you enjoy? Why or why not? Why do you think so many gamers choose to spend money on microtransactions? What do you think are the biggest drawbacks of microtransactions for players?

Bad news for fans of high-quality coffee. A dearth of rainfall in Brazil is causing commodity analysts and government agencies to curb their...

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Dairy processors are planning facilities across the US to meet surging demand.

Efforts by retailers to mitigate returns are having an impact.

Economists say it is a misguided policy proposal.

We delved into our data from June to August 2023 to uncover the latest ice cream trends across the U.S. and Canada.

The hype for GTA 6 underscores just how colossal the video game industry is...

For many people, the decision to tip involves a combination of fear and social norms. Technology has amplified those feelings over the past few years.

The local tourism industry in Saugatuck is on edge as the city has set a cap on short-term rentals.

April Anderson's story illustrates the challenges of running a bakery post-pandemic.

The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.

Analysts argue that Nike has made a number of missteps.

Exploring the rapid decline of legacy television.

No, you’re not imagining things. Here’s why every summer dress you find is so expensive (or Shein cheap).

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Technological innovation is driving record demand despite power constraints.