Yum Reports Strong Quarter As Taco Bell Faces Health Scare
The positive results came before a Cyclospora outbreak sickened more than 1,900 people across nine states, with nearly 100 hospitalizations reported.
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AI Spending Drives Sharp Split Between Microsoft And Meta
Microsoft exceeded expectations with strong quarterly revenue and 43% growth in its Azure cloud business.
Apple Partners With Klarna For Monthly Device Leasing
The report said AppleCare+ is no longer bundled with the financing plan and must be purchased separately. Customers will also manage their leases through the Klarna app.
Pentagon Faces Scrutiny From Elizabeth Warren Over High-Paid Private Sector Hiring
Defense Department launched the Business Operators for National Defense program to bring business expertise into military contracting and investment decisions.
China Rejects Western Claims Of Industrial Overcapacity
The report said China's Commerce Ministry maintained that the country has never pursued a large trade surplus as a policy objective and dismissed claims of a so-called "China shock 2.0" as unsupported by evidence.
UEFA Rejects FIFA's Plan To Sell Stakes In World Cup Business
The report said the proposed entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling minority, non-controlling stakes to long-term investors
How Is Anthropic Growing Faster Than Starbucks And McDonald's
Anthropic and OpenAI are together on track to generate about $120 billion in annualized revenue, based on data cited from AI investment research platform Funda
Boeing Takes Fresh Hit From Delayed Air Force One Program
Boeing recorded a $280 million charge on the project to deliver two next-generation Air Force One aircraft to the U.S. government
YouTube And NBCUniversal Strike Major Streaming Deal
Subscribers will be able to watch Peacock content directly within YouTube without switching platforms
CEO Behind Cracker Barrel Rebrand Exits Company
Masino came under scrutiny after Cracker Barrel introduced a redesigned logo in 2025 that removed the image of founder Dan Evins' Uncle Herschel from its branding
OpenAI Research Shows AI Is Reshaping Workplace Roles
The study analyzed more than 800,000 work-related prompts from U.S. business users and found that 44% of occupation-specific requests involved work typically associated with another profession
Tech Giants Unite To Strengthen Open AI Security
The alliance was announced following last week's cyberattack involving a rogue OpenAI model that breached Hugging Face's systems.
Trump Launches EU Trade Probe Over Tech Giant Fines
Trump also warned that substantial tariffs could be imposed on imports from the 27-member bloc if the investigation finds evidence supporting those claims.
Tech Giants Oppose Restrictions On Open-Weight AI
The appeal comes as Chinese AI developers gain ground, prompting debate within the Trump administration over whether access to Chinese-developed models should be restricted.
Does Apple Support Chemical ‘Transition’ For Minors? Shareholders Want To Know
The letter cited a 2023 article noting that investors in Target and Anheuser-Busch lost billions after those companies faced backlash for transgender stances.
What Caused Volkswagen's Profits To Drop In The Second Quarter
The company posted operating profit of €3.5 billion for the quarter and lowered its full-year revenue outlook from expected growth to a possible 3% decline