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Louise Imber

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5 things wrong with Wendy’s right now, including 1 big one that’s threatening its entire turnaround effort

The fast-food chain’s most recent earnings call sounded more like a public reckoning. CEO Bob Wright laid out exactly what’s keeping customers away.

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Louise Imber

Southwest Airlines is courting business travelers with a new offering: Here’s everything you can get out of it

The new Business Priority program, available in early 2027, means more flexible options for frequent corporate fliers.

05.08.2026 0

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Louise Imber

National Avocado Day 2026: List of all the best freebies and deals, from Chipotle to Qdoba

These restaurant chains are celebrating the beloved food with deals on guacamole, chips, and avocados galore on Friday, July 31.

31.07.2026 1

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July full moon 2026: Here’s the meaning behind the summer ‘buck moon’—and the best time to see it

Between the full moon, meteor showers, and a special appearance by Mercury, it’s going to be a busy week for the night sky.

28.07.2026 5

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Kraft Heinz and Disney: Here are some of the most surprising details from the new partnership

Expect Cinderella-branded mac and cheese, Olaf-themed marshmallows, and co-branded streaming content on Disney .

22.07.2026 5

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This Texas startup wants to reinvent desalination with a spinning membrane

Eden Tech’s centrifuge-based system aims to cut energy use, recover more water, and create value from leftover brine.

21.07.2026 9

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A material in Spanish World Cup star Pedri’s cleats could also repair your colon

A microstructure technology designed by an engineer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is making strides on and off the pitch.

18.07.2026 7

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Everyone’s a wiener! Here’s a list of National Hot Dog Day freebies and deals, from 7-Eleven to Dog Haus

A number of food chains and even a few unexpected brands are celebrating the holiday with some frankly fantastic deals today, Wednesday, July 15.

15.07.2026 10

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How Tom Holland’s nonalcoholic beer brand is riding the sober wave

Bero is positioning itself as the go-to for social drinkers who skip the booze—from Target aisles to World Cup watch parties.

13.07.2026 10

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Panini brings its World Cup sticker craze to the U.S. with a very American twist

How do you get Americans to embrace soccer stickers? Hiding them on 400 million Coke bottles helps.

10.07.2026 20

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7-Eleven is celebrating 60 years of Slurpees with its strangest flavor yet

As Slurpee celebrates its diamond anniversary, fans are divided on the special-edition flavor.

30.06.2026 20

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Louise Imber

Lime IPO: Share price, trading date as Uber-backed scooter company heads for the Nasdaq

With its public debut, Lime hopes to squeeze out enough juice to pay off its $845 million in debt.

24.06.2026 10

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Working remotely could make you more vulnerable to a layoff than AI

A new Gallup survey of laid-off workers found that 25% were fully remote, while only 1% thought AI played a role in their job loss.

18.06.2026 20

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These forward-looking, early-stage businesses are already standing out

The World Changing Ideas On the Rise honorees are tackling issues like accessibility, climate change, and more.

16.06.2026 20

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How these growing businesses are making their mark

Yondr’s ability to improve student performance and Xenco Medical’s cervical cancer screening training make them World Changing Ideas honorees.

16.06.2026 20

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Meet the long-standing businesses still bringing fresh, meaningful ideas to the world

Projects from businesses operating for 15 or more years are tackling housing affordability, cancer screening, and climate change.

16.06.2026 20

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These ideas from the Asia-Pacific region are empowering people with tech and sports

Whether bringing basketball to remote areas or helping women track their health, these ideas are putting empowerment at the forefront.

16.06.2026 20

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Meet 6 academic projects showing promise to make real impact

These efforts show that universities are still cradles of innovation—for design, health tech, and more.

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