The former CEO of Taco Bell says McDonald’s new drink menu lacks originality. Greg Creed, who served as Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer when the chain introduced the popular “Baja Blast” drink over 20 years ago, shared some feedback this week on McDonald’s new menu of “refresher” drinks. “Any brand could have come up with
President Donald Trump is doubling down on wielding economic pressure to squeeze Iran as his military options dwindle, and Tehran’s business community warned the naval blockade will cause far-reaching harm. In an interview with Iran’s Khabar Online outlet, the head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce said “the consequences of the blockade far outweigh
La Liga is back, with several players fresh off World Cup runs. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch La Liga, including global streaming options. Lamine Yamal, who helped lead Spain to win the World Cup last month, will return to FC Barcelona in an attempt to defend the team’s
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is getting ready to squeeze Iran with unprecedented economic pressure, a claim critics greeted with skepticism given the country is already subject to a naval blockade and thousands of sanctions. While the Trump administration hasn’t said what it’s planning to do, there are still pressure points that Bessent’s Treasury Department
My husband looked at the towels spread across our back porch. “Why paper making?” My 13-year-old didn’t even hesitate. “Paper is so cheap,” he said. I had spent nearly two hours on my knees on the hot concrete, scooping watery paper pulp into a frame, sponging out the excess water, and laying each fragile sheet
A sales force of more than 100 agents allegedly cold-called thousands of prospective investors with sleek, scripted pitches for shares in the most exclusive private tech companies in the world, including SpaceX, Anduril, Anthropic, and Perplexity, while promising repeatedly there would be no hidden fees. The agents worked for The Spaventa Group (TSG), a Long
