Here’s how many years of daycare the top five fast-food CEO salaries could pay for Fast-food restaurants employ a higher proportion of young workers, single parents, women and people of color The Independent UK · Oct 6
Beyond the Ballot: How Flávio Bolsonaro's Unexpected Lead Triggered the Biggest Market Day in Brazil's History Brazil's Ibovespa crossed 200,000 for the first time after Bolsonaro's election surprise. What the historic rally means for trade and remittances. Latin Times · Oct 6
US dollar at 3-month low as Treasury moves to soothe bond jitters The U.S. dollar weakened near three-month lows as Treasury bond buybacks calmed markets. Long-term Treasury yields retreated from recent nineteen-year highs after the Treasury's announcement. Federal Reserve meeting minutes revealed policymakers' concerns about persistent inflation and potential rate hikes. The Japanese yen found some relief from its recent sharp depreciation… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Are you breathing toxic air inside your home? These warning signals suggest it’s time to test your indoor air quality Indoor air quality is vital for maintaining a healthy home environment. Experts suggest being vigilant for signs of air quality deterioration and recommend testing if needed. If chronic symptoms improve when leaving home, it may signal indoor air issues. Testing techniques vary with the type of contaminants. For homeowners, tracking… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Taco Bell admits sales have declined after explosive diarrhea outbreak - but has a plan to win customers back Taco Bell has admitted sales took a hit from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce that sickened thousands with symptoms including explosive diarrhea, but executives say they have a plan to win customers back. The Independent UK · Aug 4
America's 'weird' and 'unwise' intervention in the Japanese yen: 'The last thing you want is to give markets any kind of reason to ask questions' Why did the Treasury sell euros to buy yen and come to the rescue of the flailing Japanese currency? Fortune · Aug 3
Private equity is hungry for Pizza Hut Declining sales have out-Pizza'd the Hut, so Yum! Brands is slicing it off in a $2.7 billion split deal Salon · Jun 22
Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands AAP · Jun 16
Pizza Hut, where sales have lagged with arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands AAP · Jun 16
When the AI Cloud Comes for Texas Water Legislators are (sort of) beginning to grapple with the grim costs that come with the state’s data center boom. Texas Observer · Apr 22
How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district. The Texas Tribune · Mar 27
Fed confirms it obeyed White House request for an unusual ‘rate check,’ weakening the dollar against foreign currencies “Something like this is extremely rare in foreign exchange markets,” ING says. Fortune · Feb 19
Investors are already nervy about international buyers backing away from US debt: China might be beginning to do just that BRIC nations have been “quietly leaving the Treasury market,” ING observed in December. Fortune · Feb 9
"I was like, ‘Stop the show! I’ve been stabbed!’ Our bassist’s poor wife had to nurse this wound at the top of my bum.” As they prepare to split, this is the full, chaotic story of one of Britain's most influential metal bands They've shook hands with Dio, hung out in a strip club with Lemmy and helped found Britain's stoner metal scene, but now Orange Goblin are taking their final bows Metal Hammer · Dec 13, 2025
Benzinga · Nov 14, 2025 One Of America's Most Recognizable Restaurants Explores Sale Amid Identity Crisis As Yum! Brands Doubles Down On Gen Z Strategy Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) said last week that it is exploring a potential sale of Pizza Hut, one of America’s most iconic pizza chains.
International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025 Another 1950s Icon Faces the Axe: Yum Brands May Sell Pizza Hut Yum Brands is reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut, signalling a possible sale as the legacy pizza chain struggles against delivery rivals.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 McDonald’s profits up in America after reintroduction of popular menu item McDonald’s launched a $8 Big Mac meal and $5 Sausage McMuffin meal for a limited time
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale as CEO warns of ‘challenges’ plaguing fast food chain Pizza Hut's familiar red roof debuted in 1969 and by 1971 it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025 Pound sinks against euro and dollar as tax rises loom and growth slows Prospect of a tough budget is thought to have brought forward the likely date for a cut in interest rates to 3.75%
Cinemablend · Sep 25, 2025 I’m All In On America’s Got Talent’s Season 20 Champion, But Did Mel B’s Comments Affect One Performer’s Early Elimination? Congrats to AGT's newest champion!
Fortune · Sep 2, 2025 Fortune 500 companies are promoting CFOs internally, as finance chiefs seek to prepare for CEO roles The growing number of finance chiefs advancing to the CEO seat reflects a shift in how the market perceives the CFO role.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2025 Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults “Is Gene Wu back in China?” state Sen. Mayes Middleton, a Galveston Republican, posted on X on Monday — the first day the House did not reach a quorum due to the absent Democrats.
Fortune · Aug 4, 2025 The dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was In his note to clients, ING analyst Chris Turner called it “the dollar’s hand-brake turn.”
TechRadar · Jul 23, 2025 Windows 11 migration is still causing lots of headaches for some firms Businesses are worried about Windows software compatibility and downtime, but they're running out of time.
Fortune · Jun 18, 2025 Yum! Brands names Chris Turner as next chief executive, continuing CFO-to-CEO pathway An analyst weighs in on the leadership transition.