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Sweetgreen’s dream of being a tech company is finally dead
On November 6, Sweetgreen announced that it was selling Spyce, its division that developed and made its Infinite Kitchen technology to…
Susan Darwin
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After more than 200 years, the ‘Farmers’ Almanac’ is shutting down for good
Since 1818, loyal readers of the Farmers’ Almanac have turned to the publication for weather predictions, gardening tips, astronomy…
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Trump admin appeals judge’s order requiring full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration isn’t backing down from its refusal to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—even after being…
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Algerian man mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth arrested
Sima Kotecha,Senior UK correspondent and Maia Davies An Algerian sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison has been arrested by…
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Wendy’s to close hundreds of locations: List of fast-food casualties in 2025 grows longer
Wendy’s announced plans to close a “mid-single-digit percentage” of its underperforming U.S. store locations, or 200 to 350 of some 6,000…
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The understandable “ick” of AI-assisted dating
As artificial intelligence enters its dating era, it has taken on an increasing number of roles: cupid, wingman, even romantic interest.…
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GTA 6: Why was it delayed again?
Tom RichardsonBBC Newsbeat "Here we go again." When Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed on Thursday, the famous quote from the series perfectly…
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Disney’s startup accelerator is about more than accelerating startups
Hello again, and thank you for reading Fast Company’s Plugged In. In 2013, David Min came to Disney CEO Bob Iger with a big idea. Min, a…
Culture
Milutin Osmajic: Preston forward given nine-game ban for racially abusing Hannibal
Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic has been given a nine-game ban after he was charged with racially abusing Burnley midfielder…
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Data in this study shows a worrisome link between declining union membership and U.S. drug overdoses
When fewer people belong to unions and unions have less power, the impact goes beyond wages and job security. Those changes can hurt…
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Quantum computing jolted by DARPA decision on most viable companies
Quantum computing insiders, investors, and skeptics have been waiting on an announcement from the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
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How Trump is trying to convince skeptical voters that he can deliver on affordability
President Donald Trump is adjusting his messaging strategy to win over voters who are worried about the cost of living with plans to…
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TSLA stock price: Elon Musk got his $1 trillion pay package. Here’s how Tesla investors are reacting
Yesterday, Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) shareholders overwhelmingly approved the controversial and historic pay package deal for the…
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Joey Barton guilty over 'offensive' X posts
Former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of six counts of sending "grossly offensive" social media posts directed at…
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Upskilling won’t fix the gender gap—but mentorship might
The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There’s just…
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Woman found guilty of harassing Madeleine McCann's parents
Isaac Ashe and Will Jefford,East Midlands A woman who repeatedly claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been found guilty of harassing the…
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How Mamdani could push a bold redesign of New York’s streets
When he takes office next year, Zohran Mamdani will be the first mayor of New York City in decades not to own a car. Mamdani—who bikes and…
Culture
Jude Bellingham: England midfielder has point to prove to Thomas Tuchel despite recall
Tuchel's squad, as is his habit, contains a surprise in the shape of Bournemouth's Alex Scott, but the ominous noises he has made…
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The Download: a new home under the sea, and cloning pets
—Senator Bernie Sanders reacts to Tesla shareholders’ decision to award Elon Musk a $1 trillion pay package in a post on X. One more thing…
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FAA flight reductions start today: Full list and map of affected U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that, beginning today, flights across America will be reduced at 40 airports due to…
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Six officers face misconduct hearing over Cardiff car crash
Six police officers will face a misconduct process following an investigation into their action after three people died in a car crash.…
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The one job AI won’t replace is the spreadsheet guru
A decade ago, Ben Collins quit his job as a corporate accountant and started teaching other people how to use spreadsheets more…
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Newscast - The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Available for over a year Today, after another two prisoners were mistakenly released from prison - why is the justice system failing and…
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Rogiet: Two arrests after baby boy killed in XL bully dog attack
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control after a nine-month-old baby boy was…