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A new report from the World Health Organization found that nearly 7 million cases of cancer worldwide were preventable.Analyzing 18.7 million new cancer cases in 2022 (the most recent data available to them), researchers found that nearly 4 out of 10 cases were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, including…
Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to raise menu prices by 1-2% this year — and leadership is betting that its core consumer segment, digital natives who earn over $100k, won’t mind.Speaking during Tuesday’s fourth-quarter earnings call, interim CEO Scott Boatwright said Chipotle is focusing on boosting foot traffic and revenue amid…
Vinyl has made a record-breaking comeback, with sales now outpacing those of CDs and mp3 downloads. It is now the music industry’s highest-grossing physical format.We visited the world’s biggest vinyl factory, GZ Media, in the Czech Republic to find out how it became the largest manufacturer in the industry, as…
Elon Musk has never been shy about his inner nerd — just look at his SpaceX merger memo.Over the years, the billionaire has peppered his company communications with sci-fi culture Easter eggs, physics nerd jargon, and enough dad-joke flair to make comedian Nate Bargatze blush.So it was no surprise that…
The government shutdown is ending. But the fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security is far from over.President Donald Trump signed a package of funding bills on Tuesday afternoon that will end the four-day partial government shutdown.It’s still not clear how DHS will be funded in the long…
Disney’s new CEO is sending a wink with his wardrobe, whether he means to or not.Josh D’Amaro, who takes the helm of the Mouse House next month, has drawn attention for dressing much like his soon-to-be predecessor, Bob Iger. Both men regularly don sweaters over collared shirts and have a…
Among the many challenges NATO soldiers face in the unforgiving Arctic environment, frozen weapons pose a serious risk. Extreme cold can cause firearms to malfunction, leaving soldiers vulnerable. At the same time, overheating weapons can create additional complications, forcing troops to carefully manage their equipment in harsh conditions. Read the…
Free groceries, courtesy of your favorite prediction market.That’s the stunt that both Kalshi and Polymarket are attempting to pull off in New York City, in an apparent nod to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to open city-run grocery stores.Kalshi’s offering arrived first, offering shoppers up to $50 worth of free groceries…
OpenClaw and Moltbot are the talk of the tech town right now, but cybersecurity researchers have flagged some concerns that you might want to think about.OpenClaw — first known as Clawdbot, then Moltbot, all in the same week — has got the tech world buzzing thanks to its abilities to…
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is set to testify on Tuesday before a Senate panel scrutinizing how the streaming giant’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery would impact competition in the entertainment industry’s streaming segment. Sarandos will testify alongside Warner Bros. Chief Revenue Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell as the executives…
