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Small Business Sales Boom, Eating Out Slows Down

January 22, 2025

December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro

business

Tesla’s Brand Value Drops: Here's Why

January 21, 2025

Tesla’s brand value took a big hit last year, falling by 26%, according to a recent analysis. This is the second year in a row that the electric car company has seen its brand value drop. Experts point to a few reasons for this decline. One is that Tesla's lineup of cars is getting older, and they h

science

Cultural Factors Affect How People Feel About Chemicals

January 19, 2025

Chemicals can make people feel worried or frightened, which can lead to them avoiding products that could be beneficial. This can also impact public policy decisions. Understanding why people feel this way is crucial to addressing these issues. The study looked at how people in different countries r

technology

Why Did Nintendo Go Simple with the Switch 2 Name?

January 18, 2025

Nintendo has finally unveiled its new console, and it's called the Switch 2. You might be thinking, "That's it? " Well, experts say this straightforward name makes a lot of sense. Dr. Serkan Toto from Kantan Games thinks it's a smart move. He says, "Thank goodness Nintendo didn't try to get creative

health

Patients Bringing Their Own Genetic Test Results

January 17, 2025

Imagine this: you walk into your doctor's office, not just for a check-up, but with a piece of paper in hand. It's your genetic test results, ordered directly from a company online. This is happening more often as people seek to understand their health through direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmacogenomi

business

AMC Theatres Boosts Free Membership Plan to Lure Movie Lovers

January 16, 2025

Ever wondered why going to the movies is so much fun? Well, AMC Theatres has a new trick up their sleeve to make your moviegoing experience even better. They've just added a special level to their free Stubs Insider loyalty program. If you watch at least 8 movies or collect 5, 000 AMC Stubs points i

technology

Tessan Steals the Show at CES with Smart Designs

January 15, 2025

At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), innovation was the name of the game. While some companies went overboard with impractical gadgets, others just repackaged familiar items. Among them, Tessan stood out, winning a SlashGear Innovation Award for their smart designs. Tessan’s debut at CES was

health

Front of Pack Labels: FDA's New Plan to Fight Chronic Diseases

January 15, 2025

Imagine opening a bag of chips or a bottle of juice, and seeing right there on the front, in plain language, whether it's high, medium, or low in stuff like saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar. That's what the FDA is proposing for packaged food and drinks to help Americans make healthier choices q

health

Taxing Fats: A Better Solution for Italy's Health?

January 13, 2025

You might think that taxing sugar is the way to go, but Italy has a bigger problem: excessive fat consumption. The government has been considering a sugar tax, but our research shows that it might not do much good. Instead, we suggest a fat tax. We used a special math model to see how taxes would ch

business

The Bloom of Cannabis: Education Spurs Industry Growth

January 10, 2025

Imagine this: the cannabis industry is booming, with predictions that it could hit $444. 34 billion by 2030. In the USA alone, sales are expected to reach $33. 6 billion by the end of 2023. What's fueling this growth? Education! As people get smarter about cannabis, they're using it more. Dispensari