Riots erupt in France over retirement age increase
Hundreds of pension reform rioters were arrested in Paris and other French cities on Friday as demonstrators continued to oppose raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Hershey jumps on plant-based craze with new Reese's Cups recipe
The Hershey Co. on Tuesday announced new plant-based chocolate candies will be sold nationally this spring, giving customers a dairy-free and vegan option for their chocolate fix.
Vintage cookbooks may be worth thousands of dollars: Here's 6 reasons why
Some old cookbooks could be worth a small fortune. A collection expert shares what makes a vintage cookbook valuable and what you should look for in your home library.
Spritz Society launches collaboration with The Skinny Confidential: Here's the new flavor
Spritz Society and The Skinny Confidential are teaming up for a new flavor of the beloved, canned wine-based cocktail for a limited-edition only.
Facebook allowed Kremlin-allied oligarch sanctioned by US to run ads on platform
Facebook allowed Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor to run anti-government ads on its platform despite the convicted fraudster being sanctioned by the United States.
Biden administration sued by Massachusetts lobstermen for closing waters to protect endangered whales
A group of lobstermen in Massachusetts has sued the Biden administration over its closure of part of the coastline in order to protect an endangered whale.
US approves Poland's bid to buy $10 billion in HIMARS, ammunition
The U.S. government has approved the potential sale of up to $10 billion of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Poland, a key NATO ally in Eastern Europe.
Mini is big: General Mills offers new breakfast bundle after success of mini cereals release
General Mills is releasing a new breakfast bundle to go with its hit mini cereal boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix and Reese's Puffs — see the new kit.
Over 1 million French workers strike against effort to raise retirement age
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to increase the age of retirement from 62 to 64 in a bid he claims will add 17.7 billion euros per year in annual pension contributions.
Beyond Dry January: The rise of non-alcoholic drinks in the adult beverage market
Ditching alcohol in the first month of the year has become a trend, but the beverage industry sees opportunity in non-alcoholic drinks beyond just Dry January.
Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas, ordered held until Feb. 8 in alleged FTX crypto fraud scheme
A magistrate judge in the Bahamas has ordered Sam Bankman-Fried held until February, hours after a U.S. federal criminal indictment was unsealed.
French court says companies can't fire employees for not being 'fun,' skipping social gatherings
Cubik Partners allegedly fired an employee for not embracing the company's culture of "fun," but the courts ruled that this violated a fundamental freedom of expression.
Williams Sonoma celebrates second annual National Peppermint Bark Day
Williams Sonoma stores across the country will be celebrating National Peppermint Bark Day 2022 with taste testing and a peppermint bark board bake off.
Sparkling cocktail hits New York shelves: Meet the marketing moguls behind the brand
Spritz Society is expanding its sparkling canned cocktail company to shelves in New York. Co-founders Claudia Oshry and Ben Soffer discussed the business news.
Subway sandwich vending machine at California college sells fresh premade sandwiches
Subway installed a new sandwich vending machine called the Subway Smart Fridge at the University of California San Diego. Students have responded positively, according to the brand.
First-edition copy of the US Constitution to be auctioned off
Sotheby's announced that a first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution will be auctioned off next month with bids expected to be close to $30 million.
Mercedes-Benz to leave Russia, sell assets amid war in Ukraine: 'Demanding environment'
Mercedes-Benz became the latest car maker to announce that it would be withdrawing from the Russian market and selling up its assets there.
When does Red Lobster's endless shrimp deal end? Find out who owns the seafood giant
Red Lobster plans to end its annual "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion in early November, two months after starting the program.
Why did Dunkin' Donuts change its name? Find out why Dunkin's coffee is cheaper than Starbucks
In January 2019, Dunkin' decided to remove the word "donuts" from its original name after nearly seven decades since its founding.
Putin hosts United Arab Emirates leader for economic talks
Russian President Putin and OPEC+ believe limiting oil production will stabilize global energy markets. The West believes this is a ploy to keep prices high.



















