Chipotle is raising prices nationwide by 2% to offset rising costs due to inflation. The move comes after a year without price increases, allowing the company to maintain its resilience despite challenges. However, this comes at a delicate time as Chipotle faces ongoing class action lawsuit from shareholders alleging portion size inconsistencies led to higher … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has declared he will not step down despite his government’s no-confidence vote and resignation of his prime minister, calling critics “irresponsible” and “power-hungry.” Macron attempted to calm the country by promising a new prime minister who can form a cross-party government. He also vowed to appoint an emergency budget to avoid … Read more
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is making a strong push for history as the leading rusher in FBS by a wide margin, chasing Barry Sanders’ single-season FBS rushing yardage record. Sanders, who set the record in 1988 with 2,628 yards, remains one of the most celebrated benchmarks in college football. However, Jeanty is closing in on … Read more
The US economy added 227,000 jobs in November, marking a rebound from hurricanes and striking workers that distorted October’s data. While job growth remains steady, economists warn of potential cooling trends. “It’s a mixed bag,” said Kory Kantenga, head of economics at LinkedIn. “Momentum seems to be positive, but we need to see how this … Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump’s deregulation agenda, backed by a new administration called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The DOGE is led by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and biotech founder Vivek Ramaswamy. In a recent interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit 2024, Bezos said … Read more
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that he will maintain the same playbook as during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, citing broad support in Congress for the central bank’s independence. With his four-year term extending through the early months of the new administration, Powell is bracing himself for a potential confrontation with the president. … Read more
Volkswagen’s CFO, Arno Antlitz, has warned that the company may need to reduce its workforce if its factories do not become more efficient. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference in London, Antlitz stated that the German plants are currently not competitive and that improving efficiency is crucial to maintaining current employment levels. The company’s earnings … Read more
A man in Fort Severn First Nation, Canada, leapt on top of a polar bear to protect his wife after the bear lunged at her. The man suffered severe injuries but is expected to fully recover. Polar bears are often spotted in the area due to their overlap with human habitats. However, experts warn that … Read more
Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, drawing widespread condemnation from the country. The report, which spans 296 pages, claims that Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The allegations come as the International Court of Justice reviews similar accusations by South Africa. Genocide is a difficult crime to … Read more
Bluetooth speakers have been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission due to over 30 reported injuries caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries. The affected models are A3102016, A3302011, and A3302031, which were sold exclusively on Amazon in 2023. Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speakers with these SN codes can be identified under the speaker’s bottom surface. … Read more