Fast-casual restaurants are adapting to changing consumer behaviors, shifting their focus from simple perks to strategic tools for engagement. As diners pull back on spending due to economic uncertainty, brands like Chipotle, Starbucks, and Cava are relying on loyalty programs to bring customers back. In the 12 months ending May, restaurant traffic only increased once, … Read more
China’s first Legoland resort, built with 85 million Lego bricks, officially opened to visitors on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Shanghai. The park features replicas of famous landmarks such as Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and the Bund waterfront, showcasing the group’s signature interlocking brick design. Tickets range from $44 to $84. Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng, … Read more
Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete have been extinguished after a forceful evacuation of 5,000 people. The blaze did not cause any casualties but left forest trees and olive trees burned. In mainland Greece, a fire near Athens was brought under control on Thursday evening, forcing the evacuation of 300 people. Strong winds remained … Read more
Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his iconic roles as Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four films and Christian Troy in Ryan Murphy’s Nip/Tuck, has passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer. His death has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with many of his former co-stars and colleagues paying tribute to … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the human gut microbiome’s ability to absorb toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – “forever chemicals” linked to various health issues. Researchers at the University of Cambridge identified a family of bacterial species that can soak up PFAS from their surroundings, leading to potential protection against its harmful … Read more
This week marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, but don’t be fooled – Earth is actually at its farthest point from the sun. The real hero here is our planet’s 23.5-degree tilt, which brings the Northern Hemisphere direct sunlight for longer days. As we soak up the solar rays, the sky offers some … Read more
The Great Barrier Reef has faced severe damage from recent bleaching events caused by rising ocean temperatures. A 2025 study published in Coral Reefs highlights the devastating impact of the 2024 Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event at Lizard Island, revealing up to 92% coral mortality. Researchers used drone technology to capture high-resolution imagery of the … Read more
Novak Djokovic has achieved a historic milestone, recording his 100th victory at Wimbledon with a convincing third-round win over compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic. The seven-time champion’s impressive performance earned him praise from fans and pundits alike. Djokovic’s dominant display came in just one hour and 50 minutes, securing a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory that saw him … Read more
NASA’s latest discovery has offered new insights into why Mars remains barren and uninhabitable despite once having flowing rivers and lakes. A study published in the journal Nature suggests that the planet was doomed to be a desert due to its low volcanic activity, which disrupted the balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Unlike … Read more
UPS plans to offer voluntary buyouts to unionized delivery drivers, marking the first time in its history that the company is doing so, as it aims to realign its workforce with the downsizing of its domestic ground network and Amazon business. The move follows management’s disclosure last April of intentions to eliminate 20,000 front-line positions … Read more