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UK shoppers are buying less soap
Shoppers in Britain are buying less soap and personal hygiene products, according to data from major supermarkets.
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Business, Entertainment
Hollywood is on strike, but Netflix is safe
Hollywood actors and writers are on strike. They are demanding better pay and job security as video streaming services and AI become more popular.
Business, Politics
Google will stop sharing Canadian news in Canada
Google plans to remove links to Canadian news websites from its platforms like Google Search, Google News, and Discover.
Business, Technology
GM decides to use Tesla’s EV charging system
Last week, General Motors (GM) announced they will use Tesla’s charging plug standard for electric vehicles in North America. GM’s decision comes after Ford announced plans to use Tesla’s charging plug last month.
Business, Sports
Messi confirms he will play in the US
Lionel Messi recently announced that he plans to join Inter Miami, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Business, Travel
Starbucks will sell its olive oil coffee in more cities
Starbucks will start selling its controversial olive oil-infused coffee drinks in more states and cities. These drinks, called Oleato, were introduced in the United States in March and received mixed reviews.
Business
Mars bars chocolate now in paper wrappers instead of plastic
If you buy a Mars bar from the British supermarket Tesco in the UK, you might notice something different. The usual plastic wrapper of the chocolate bar has been replaced with a new wrapper made of paper.
Business, Travel
Empty office buildings are a risk for the US
The US economy has a new problem. Companies are shrinking their office space because more people work from home now.
Business, Technology
Google says it will delete inactive accounts
If you haven't used your Google account for a long time, it's important that you start using it again or you might lose it.
Business, Politics
Asian countries spend a lot of money to make more babies
Decreasing birth rates in Asia's major economies is a big concern. Governments in the region are spending billions of dollars to try to change the situation.
Business, Travel
Belgium destroys shipment of “the Champagne of beers”
Miller High Life, a popular American beer brand, has been using the slogan “The Champagne of Beers” since the early 1900s. However, a recent shipment of the beer to Europe caused some problems.
Business, Entertainment
Broadway musical The Phantom of the Opera closes
The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running musical, closed on Sunday after 35 years, 13,981 shows, and seven Tony awards.
Business, Entertainment
Harry Potter TV series coming soon
A Harry Potter TV series has been officially announced. The series is coming to the streaming service Max*, which used to be called HBO Max.
Business, Technology
Australian mayor might sue ChatGPT
A mayor from Australia might sue OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, an AI software that writes texts.
Business
Amazon Will Warn You About Bad Products
Amazon will start to warn shoppers about products that are often returned. The company will put a warning label on products that people frequently return. Amazon wants shoppers to check the product details and product re
Business, Politics
Argentina Wants to Export Cannabis
There is a new organization in Argentina that is responsible for cannabis.
Business, Technology
Mercedes-Benz Building Battery Recycling Factory
On Friday, car company Mercedes-Benz had a groundbreaking ceremony for a sustainable battery recycling factory in southern Germany.
Business, Entertainment
Pharrell Williams New Creative Director at Louis Vuitton
In February, Louis Vuitton announced Pharrell Williams as the new men’s creative director. Pharrell, a musician, record producer, and designer from the US will succeed Virgil Abloh at the French fashion company.
Business, Technology
Nokia Gets New Logo to Tell Us They Don’t Make Phones
The Finnish telecoms company Nokia has redesigned its logo. It wants the world to know that the company doesn’t make mobile phones anymore.
Business, Technology
Facebook and Twitter Want Money for Security
For many years, social media networks like Facebook and Twitter have had problems with spam, scams, and more. This week, they announced new plans to stop those problems: ask social media users to pay money.
