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As rich as Elon Musk is, he's about to enter a new stratosphere in personal finance. Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire potentially as early as next week, thanks to a public offering of SpaceX. A trillionaire seems too big to comprehend Billionaires
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A few years ago, McDonald's tried letting AI take drive-thru orders. It did not particularly go well. Customers reported missing items, mystery additions, and some famously chaotic orders that quickly became internet entertainment. Now, McDonald's is giving AI another shot. At its McDonald's Worldwide
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McDonald's built its reputation on being the place you could count on for a quick, affordable meal. Lately, though, that reputation has taken a hit. As prices climbed across the economy, many customers started questioning whether the Golden Arches still delivered the value they were once famous for.
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A major Carl's Jr. franchise operator is looking to sell many of its California locations as part of a bankruptcy protection. Franchise operator Sun Gir Inc., part of Friendly Franchisees Corporation, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of the restructuring process, the company plans to
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Hawaiian Airlines is ending complimentary meals for most main cabin passengers flying between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland and replacing them with a new pre-order menu. Instead of receiving a free meal onboard, main cabin passengers will now be able to purchase food before their flight. Travelers can place
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A policy change that sparked months of debate among travelers could already be heading for another rewrite. After facing criticism from customers, Southwest Airlines appears to be reworking part of its "Customers of Size" policy, a rule that currently requires some passengers to purchase an extra seat before
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There's a new top pizza chain in town according to diners, and the winner may surprise you. Despite Domino's having a lot of success, it has been beaten out by Pizza Hut. Call it a resurgence Pizza Hut seems to be having a resurgence with its
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For a lot of people, Red Lobster wasn’t just where you went for seafood. It was birthday dinners, post-game meals, family outings, and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits before anyone cared about restaurant experiences in the sense that they do today. Now, one of the chain’s oldest locations has
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The next Happy Meal drop could turn into a full-on collectible frenzy. Reports are spreading that McDonald's is teaming up with Squishmallows for a World Cup-themed release this June. While the company hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, some fans are already planning their runs. According to reports,
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If you've got a Wendy's nearby that you love to order from, you may want to take advantage while you can. The fast-food chain has announced it is closing hundreds of its US-based restaurants due to sliding sales. Plans are to close 298 locations in the
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A fast-casual chain that wanted to rival Chipotle just left the U.S. entirely. After six years of trying to crack the American market, Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen has officially closed all of its U.S. locations. The sudden shutdown The company confirmed that its eight U.S. locations,
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If you got a notice about a data breach from Krispy Kreme last year and ignored it, now’s the time to check again. A settlement tied to the company’s November 2024 breach is now open — and eligible people could receive up to $3,500, depending on what they