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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Media & Entertainment

Rock Band Kiss Plans to Join the Avatar Concert Trend

After 50 years of performing, world-renowned shock rock group Kiss just played its final show, but the members say the show will go on.

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Patent Drop

Ford Patent Seeks to Keep EV Batteries Running

Given that EV batteries are a hot commodity, the tech could help cut costs for fleet operators.

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Healthcare

Cigna, Humana Eyeing a Merger

In a bid to scale up against larger rivals, health insurance players Cigna and Humana are reportedly in talks over a possible merger.

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Healthcare

Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

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Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, struck a deal with online telehealth storefronts that sold cheap knockoffs during shortages.

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Industrials

Virgin Atlantic Logs First Transatlantic Flight on 100% ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel

On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic conducted the first transatlantic flight by a commercial airliner fully powered by sustainable aviation fuel.

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Big Tech

Amazon’s Healthcare Dreams Are Fractured

Amazon, along with its Big Tech brethren, has long been trying to break into the healthcare market. But it’s not going as planned.

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Patent Drop

Special Report: Patent Drop’s Gift Guide of the Future

Consumer tech is getting up close and personal this holiday season.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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Autos

Toyota’s Hybrids Are Having a Moment

Tesla has gone all-in on electric vehicles, but Toyota is getting to say “I told you so” with its focus on hybrids.

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Industrials

The UN Wants You to Eat Less Meat

The UN’s is expected to deliver a comprehensive road map to realign global food systems with carbon-emissions goals.

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Electric Vehicles

Northvolt Develops New Lithium-Free Battery To Rival Precious Earth Metal Ones

Swedish battery-maker Northvolt announced proudly on Tuesday that it had developed a new kind of sodium-ion battery.

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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