Denny’s is closing 150 restaurants
Denny’s is closing 150 restaurants.....»»
Google"s Parent Company Briefly Hits $2 Trillion Valuation
Alphabet, Google's parent company, briefly hit a market cap of $2 trillion. The Verge reports: The tech behemoth's market cap is currently at a comfortable $1.98 trillion, but crept over the $2 trillion mark midday Monday, later closing out at $2,987.....»»
Flash floods in Bosnia prompt evacuations, power outages
Heavy rain caused severe flash flooding in Bosnia, prompting evacuations, causing power outages in most of the capital, closing a key facility for oxygen used for COVID-19 patients and submerging roads in some parts of the Balkan country on Friday......»»
Wealthy families, encouraged by Henry Kissinger’s lawyer, sank over $400M into Theranos
Attorney said he trusted Theranos documents, including fake Pfizer report. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes speaks on stage during the closing session of the Clinton Global Initiative 2015 on September 29, 2015, in New York.....»»
High availability of fast-food restaurants across all US neighborhood types linked to higher rates of type 2 diabetes
A new nationwide study suggests that living in neighborhoods with higher availability of fast-food outlets across all regions of the United States is associated with higher subsequent risk of developing type 2 diabetes......»»
Visionox, BOE, CSOT score points in OLED
China-based display panel makers Visionox Technology, BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) have seen considerable achievements in producing and receiving orders for OLED panels, closing in on LG Display and Samsung Display,.....»»
Impossible Foods To Launch Meatless Pork In US, Hong Kong and Singapore
Impossible Foods' latest meatless product is set to hit tables from Thursday: plant-based pork that claims to be tastier and healthier than the real deal. CNBC reports: The ground pork product will first be available in restaurants in the U.S., Hong.....»»
We throw away a third of the food we grow: What to do about waste
The COVID pandemic has shown the fragility of our global food supply chains, with many supermarkets and restaurants in almost every country having experienced food shortages. Millions of people in the UK alone have experienced severe food insecurity.....»»
YC-backed Tablevibe’s customer surveys help restaurants reduce their reliance on delivery apps
Food delivery apps offer convenience for customers, but a host of headaches for restaurants, like commissions as high as 40% and very few tools to build customer loyalty. Based in Singapore, Tablevibe wants to help restaurants reduce their reliance o.....»»
Bite Ninja scoops up pre-seed funding to reimagine restaurant working environments
The company's remote hiring technology enable restaurants to fill last-minute drive-thru or cashier shifts. Will Clem knows all too well about restaurant workers not showing up for a shift. At least one person would have car trouble or need.....»»
Earth is Warming Faster Than Previously Thought, and the Window is Closing To Avoid Catastrophic Outcomes
JoshuaZ writes: As the world battles historic droughts, landscape-altering wildfires and deadly floods, a landmark report from global scientists says the window is rapidly closing to cut our reliance on fossil fuels and avoid catastrophic changes tha.....»»
Watch this cool special effects sequence wrap up the 2020 Games
The Tokyo Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8, included a dazzling light show that no one in the stadium saw......»»
Watch this cool special effects sequence wrap up Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8, included a dazzling light show that no one in the stadium saw......»»
NYC Will Require Vaccines For Entry To Restaurants and Gyms; Requirement Can Be Met With An App
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that New York City will become the first major U.S. city to require proof of vaccination to enter all restaurants, fitness centers and indoor entertainment venues. "If you're unvaccinated, unfortunately, you will.....»»
Square To Buy "Buy Now, Pay Later" Giant Afterpay in $29 Billion Deal
In a blockbuster deal that rocks the fintech world, Square announced today that it is acquiring Australian buy now, pay later giant Afterpay in a $29 billion all-stock deal. From a report: The purchase price is based on the closing price of Square co.....»»
Square to buy ‘buy now, pay later’ giant Afterpay in $29B deal
In a blockbuster deal that rocks the fintech world, Square announced today that it is acquiring Australian buy now, pay later giant Afterpay in a $29 billion all-stock deal. The purchase price is based on the closing price of Square common stock on J.....»»
Apple Closing Down Internal Slack Channels Where Employees Debate Remote Work
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Cult of Mac: Apple is closing down internal Slack channels to stop employees discussing remote working options, reports Zoe Schiffer from The Verge. Many Cupertino employees are currently engaged in a Cold War.....»»
Twitter shuttering NY, SF offices in response to new CDC guidelines
Just two weeks after reopening its New York and San Francisco offices, social media giant Twitter said Wednesday that it will be closing those offices “immediately.” The decision came “after careful consideration of the CDC’s.....»»
Snapchat adds My Places feature to Snap Map, recommending spots to visit
As more people are venturing out into the world this summer (safely, we hope!), Snapchat wants to make it easier for people to find restaurants, stores, parks, and other interesting spots in their neighborhood. Today, Snapchat is starting to roll out.....»»
How racial bias can limit Internet access for people of color
Coffee shops and casual restaurants are an important part of American life. Even beyond the food and drinks they sell, they offer us a place to use the restroom or rest our feet while we're out and about, and they provide internet access to those on.....»»
Collectiv Food raises $16M Series A to connect food producers directly with kitchens
In the modern world, we tend to like to know where our food comes from and this has massively influenced professional kitchens. For decades, food suppliers have sat on one side and distribution channels (restaurants and the like) on the other. But la.....»»