Starbucks has made a bold move by offering incoming CEO and Chair Brian Niccol a substantial increase in compensation in order to entice him away from his previous position as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol is set to officially begin his new role at the coffee giant on September 9th, with the challenging
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant decision to ban marketers from utilizing fake reviews, including those created with AI technology, to promote their products and services. This move was supported by all five FTC commissioners, signifying a unanimous decision to crack down on misleading practices in the advertising industry. The FTC’s decision to
Recently, the Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The committee, established to investigate maternal deaths and near-misses, faced criticism for appointing an anti-abortion activist physician, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position initially designated for a rural community member. This decision raised eyebrows as Dr. Skop has a
The recent report from the Labor Department highlighted that inflation rose as expected in July, primarily driven by higher housing-related costs. The consumer price index, which measures prices for goods and services, increased by 0.2% for the month, resulting in a 12-month inflation rate of 2.9%. Excluding food and energy, the core CPI saw a
Social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury have recently announced their split, just a little over a year after getting engaged. The couple, both aged 25, initially met while participating in the 2019 series of the popular ITV2 reality show Love Island. Together, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Bambi, in
Google made waves in the tech world with its recent Made By Google event where it introduced several new Pixel devices, along with groundbreaking updates to its Gemini chatbot. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Gemini Live, a feature that brings voice capabilities to the chatbot, allowing users to engage in natural
Recent research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania challenges previous estimates regarding the likelihood of individuals with Parkinson’s disease developing dementia. While earlier studies suggested that up to 80 percent of patients would develop dementia within 15-20 years of a Parkinson’s diagnosis, the new findings indicate a lower risk. According to the study, only about
The recent success of the film “It Ends With Us” has been marred by rumors of conflicts between the film’s star and producer, Justin Baldoni, and Blake Lively. Despite the film’s impressive box office performance, fans on TikTok have been quick to point out instances where the two seemed distant. From their lack of photos
The Asia-Pacific markets experienced an extension in gains on Wednesday following the release of lower-than-expected producer prices in the U.S. for July. This positive development boosted investor confidence and set a positive tone for the trading day. The producer price index, which serves as a measure of wholesale inflation, saw a modest increase of 0.1%
Juan Soto, the young talent from the New York Yankees, showcased an exceptional performance in the recent game against the Chicago White Sox. Soto achieved a significant milestone in his career by hitting three home runs in a single game, marking his first-ever three-homer game. The impressive display of power hitting by Soto contributed greatly