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☆ Kahlúa created a $105 fragrance that smells like an espresso martini
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —For those that can’t get enough of espresso martinis, there’s now a gift that smells like the iconic cocktail that’s experiencing a resurgence for its 40th birthday. Absolut Vodka and Kahlúa coffee liqueur, two spirits that are often mixed to create an espresso martini, are releasing a $105 fragrance called “Blend No. The espresso martini is a mix of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. The rise of espresso martinis has made the 87-year-old brand more appealing to younger drinkers, according to Rima Sawaya, Kahlúa’s brand director. “The elegance of the espresso martini elevates your cocktail experience at a bar or restaurant, and it also serves as an impressive after-dinner cocktail when entertaining guests at home.”

Persons: there’s, Absolut, ”, McDonald’s, Dick Bradsell, Pernod, Rima Sawaya, Lisa Hawkins Organizations: New, New York CNN, KFC, Pernod Ricard, “, CNN, Council Locations: New York, London, Manhattan

☆ Heinz’s newest ketchup tastes like pickles
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Ketchup and pickles have been a natural combination on a hamburger and hot dogs for decades. Rolling out to grocery store shelves in early 2024, Heinz’s newest flavor of its famous ketchup is called “Pickle Ketchup,” which combines the “tangy and savory flavor” of pickles with the “unmistakable taste” of its ketchup. Heinz’s purple ketchup experiment in 2000 has its own entry in the Museum of Failure. The pickle taste is also subtle enough to combine with others, making it an appealing flavor to experiment with. Through 2027, Kraft Heinz has a goal of bringing in an additional $2 billion in North American retail revenue from innovation.

Persons: Heinz, Velveeta, Mars Wrigley, ”, Katie Peterson, seltzer, it’s, Kraft Heinz Organizations: New, New York CNN, Heinz Innovation, Kraft Heinz Company, Kraft, North Locations: New York

☆ How the spritz became the ‘cocktail of the moment’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Martinis and margaritas might still be people’s drink of choice, but the spritz is bubbling to the top. Bartenders are experimenting so much with the spritz, swapping in different liqueurs or juices in place of Campari or Aperol, that it’s becoming the “cocktail for the moment” and expanding its appeal year-round, a recent report from bar analytics service Union said. “By all accounts, the spritz has had a smashing year, showing strong growth across every month, peaking smack-dab in the middle of summer,” Union said. Data shows that spritz sales started growing in sales this year a month earlier — in April — than usual. Just scrolling on TikTok, Rosenstein notices different variations of a spritz (such as a Hugo spritz, made with St-Germain elderflower liqueur, or a Lillet spritz made with the wine-based liqueur) in her feed.

Persons: New York CNN —, it’s, —, Matthew Crompton, Jennifer Coolidge, Andrea Sengara, ” Sengara, “ We’ve, Yvonne Tnt, Shutterstock Sting, Sting, “, Ana Rosenstein, ”, Rosenstein, Hugo spritz, Germain elderflower, spritzes Organizations: New, New York CNN, NIQ, ”, CNN, Coachella, US, St Locations: New York, California, Aperol, Campari, York

☆ Jeff Bezos is leaving Seattle for Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Michael Nam | Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Jeff Bezos is leaving the city where it all began for him. The Amazon founder announced on Instagram that he’s relocating from Seattle, where he has lived since 1994, to Miami. He explained that his parents recently moved back to Florida, where he and his family lived when he was younger, and that he wants to be closer to them. “I’ve lived in Seattle longer than I’ve lived anywhere else and have so many amazing memories here,” Bezos wrote. “I want to be close to my parents, and Lauren and I love Miami,” Bezos added, noting his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who works closely with him on philanthropic projects.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, “ I’ve, I’ve, ” Bezos, Bezos, “, Lauren, Miami, Lauren Sánchez, “ We’re, ” Sánchez, Carl Icahn, Tom Brady Organizations: New, New York CNN, Amazon, Origin, CNN, Bloomberg, “, NFL, Washington’s Locations: New York, Seattle, Miami, Florida, Bellevue , Washington, Cape Canaveral, ”, Biscayne Bay

☆ The 5 most memorable moments from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty Thursday following a monthlong trial that was almost as wild as the rapid rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX itself. He was found guilty of stealing billions of dollars from accounts belonging to customers of FTX. During the trial, Bankman-Fried took the unusual – and risky – decision to testify in his own defense. “I was kind of busy and lazy and didn’t bother getting a haircut for long periods of time,” Bankman-Fried said. “No offense to the Kansas City Royals, but we didn’t want to be known as the Kansas City Royals of crypto exchanges,” SBF testified.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Fried, Bernie Madoff’s, Caroline Ellison, SBF’s, Mark Cohen, ” Cohen, “, ”, Cohen, SBF, Ellison, ” SBF, Lewis Kaplan, Kaplan interjected, Bankman, Danielle Sassoon, …, Sassoon, ’ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Alameda Research, Miami Heat, American Airlines, FTX, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Kaseya, PR, Alameda Locations: New York, FTX, Bahamas, United States, Kansas City, Bankman, China, Alameda

☆ Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Amusement parks Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an $8 billion deal that creates a theme park powerhouse across North America. Six Flags and Cedar Fair operate in different parts of the North America, so a combined company could help them better manage seasonal dips in park attendance. In addition Cedar Point, its flagship theme park in Sandusky, Ohio, Cedar Fair owns Knott’s Berry Farm in California, Schlitterbahn water park in Texas and Canada’s Wonderland in Ontario. Cedar Fair said the combined company will allow management to ramp up investments in the parks, which should help boost demand. Cedar Fair (FUN) shareholders will get one share of stock of the newly combined company for each share owned, and Six Flags (SIX) shareholders will receive 0.58 shares for every share currently owned.

Persons: It’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Amusement, Fair, Cedar Fair, Six, Comcast, Universal Studios, Disney, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Flags Locations: New York, North America, Canada, Mexico, Sandusky , Ohio, California, Texas, Ontario, SeaWorld, Florida

☆ Charles Schwab lays off about 2,000 employees
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Charles Schwab has laid off about 5% to 6% of its employees, amounting to roughly 2,000 people, as it looks to cut costs. “They are decisions that impact very talented people personally, and we take that very seriously,” a spokesperson said. Part of the changes includes evaluating its “real estate footprint, streamlining our operating model, and staffing reductions, largely in non-client-facing areas,” a Schwab spokesperson said. Like other banks, Schwab endured turbulence earlier this year when its bottom line was given a hard look by investors after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Shares of Schwab (SCHW) are down 35% for the year, and up 1% in early afternoon trading.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Schwab, ”, Schwab’s headcount, “ Organizations: CNN, Silicon Valley Bank, Schwab Locations: Silicon

☆ Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —For fervent fans of Starbucks, the holidays officially kick off this week with the arrival of its seasonal cups. Beginning Thursday, customers at its US locations will have their hot drinks served in one of four festive cups that are “clad in holiday red and Starbucks greens and a mood-boosting magenta,” according to a release. Holiday sales are important for the coffee chain: Last year, revenue grew 14% compared to a similar time period the year before, according to the company. Starbucks first rolled out seasonal cups in 1997. Starbucks reports earnings Thursday, perhaps providing a glimpse of what it expects this year’s holiday sales to be.

Persons: ”, Kristy Cameron Organizations: New, New York CNN, Starbucks Locations: New York

☆ T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach return to the air with a podcast. ‘Nothing is off limits’ for the former ABC anchors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Former ABC News anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are on-air partners again, this time with a new podcast. The pair are joining iHeartMedia to host a new “highly anticipated” weekly podcast, called “Amy & T.J.” beginning December 5, the company announced Wednesday. It’s the “first time Robach and Holmes speak publicly since their own names became a part of the headlines,” a released teased. The duo was taken off the air, and later released from the network, following a report of an undisclosed romantic relationship earlier this year. Last December, photos surfaced in the Daily Mail showing the pair apparently engaged in a romantic relationship.

Persons: Holmes, Amy Robach, Amy, T.J, ”, Kim Godwin, ” Holmes, Robach, Eva Pilgrim, DeMarco Morgan Organizations: New, New York CNN, Former ABC News, Spotify, Daily, ABC Locations: New York, ”

☆ Magnolia Bakery is turning its most iconic desserts into cannabis edibles
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The New York City-based dessert maker is transforming some of its famous treats into THC-infused edibles, including its banana pudding and red velvet cake. The limited-edition bars, which mark Magnolia’s first-ever cannabis product, “celebrate the brand’s most iconic, fan-favorite flavors in a new light,” the bakery said. That has created consumer interest in weed, including edibles, with the stigma of buying the drug dissipating. Perhaps once known for being just “pot brownies,” the edible market has blossomed into several categories and hundreds of brands, including gummies, mints and candy bars. “There is no real downside to Magnolia, as consumer opinions on cannabis are now relativity liberal,” he told CNN.

Persons: Magnolia, It’s, Scott Vickers, Neil Saunders, ”, Saunders Organizations: New, New York CNN, Green Thumb Industries, Marijuana, CNN, City, GlobalData Locations: New York, New York City, — Illinois, Nevada, Massachusetts

☆ Premarket stocks: American inequality is rising despite higher wages
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The median (or mid-point) net worth for households has also increased. And while the median net worth has increased significantly, it’s still under $200,000 — far short of the estimated amount Americans should have in retirement savings. Bud Light sales keep sinkingBud Light continues to drag on Anheuser-Busch InBev’s bottom line in the United States, reports my colleague Jordan Valinsky. In the summer, Bud Light lost its long-held top-selling American beer title to rival Modelo. In an effort to jumpstart sales, Bud Light has been rolling out marketing campaigns and partnerships it thinks will placate fans.

Persons: it’s, ”, “ Consumers, ” Dana Peterson, Bud, Bud Light, Jordan Valinsky, Dylan Mulvaney, Elisabeth Buchwald, Biden, ’ Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Labor Department, Consumer Finances, Governors, Federal Reserve, Conference, Board, “, Conference Board, Wall, Dow, Nasdaq, Bud Light, Anheuser, Busch, InBev, Modelo, Beer Business, NFL, UFC Locations: New York, Black, United States

☆ Bud Light sales keep sinking
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Bud Light continues to drag Anheuser-Busch InBev’s bottom line in the United States, but the world’s biggest brewer’s sales rose because of higher prices. The company reported a 13.5% decline in third-quarter US revenue per 100 liters, a key measure of beer sales, as an ongoing backlash to Bud Light continues. The brand’s customers turned their backs on Bud Light after the company partnered with a transgender influencer – and then muddled its response. Tuesday’s report painted a bleak picture for Bud Light, sales and shipments of which have weakened dramatically since its brief and limited partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney in the spring. Sales of Bud Light are still sinking, with volumes down 30% year-over-year for the four weeks ending on October 7, according to NIQ data given to Beer Business Daily newsletter.

Persons: Bud Light, –, Dylan Mulvaney Organizations: New, New York CNN, Anheuser, Busch, InBev, Modelo, UFC, Beer Business, BUD Locations: New York, United States, East, Africa, Asia, Pacific, Europe

☆ Anti-Defamation League accuses pro-Palestine student groups of siding with terrorism
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The letter, which called for universities to “investigate” individual chapters of SJP, provided no evidence to indicate that SJP had provided material or financial support for Hamas. In a response, SJP directed CNN to a letter Palestine Legal sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Citing similar opposition to DeSantis’ call for state universities to “deactivate” SJP chapters because of their “material support for terrorism,” the national SJP chapter disputed the organization and its local chapters support terror groups. “Independent protests and organizing in support of Palestinian rights do not constitute ‘material support for terrorism,’” the pro-Palestine legal defense group said in its letter to DeSantis. The ADL’s letter called on campuses to update their codes of conduct to forbid students from supporting terrorism.

Persons: SJP, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, ’, Columbia’s SJP, ”, “, Israel, Minouche, ” Shafik Organizations: New, New York CNN, Defamation League, Justice, Brandeis, United, ADL, Hamas, CNN, Palestinian, University of Virginia, Jewish, “, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Palestine Solidarity Groups, Harvard, Stanford University, Columbia University, Columbia, U.S . Locations: New York, Palestine, Hamas, Israel, United States, Florida, ”

☆ Woman who burned herself on Dunkin’ coffee settles for $3 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —A Dunkin’ franchisee is paying a woman $3 million to settle a lawsuit involving hot coffee falling on her lap that she alleges caused severe burns and life-altering injuries, according to her lawyers. “America may run on Dunkin’, but our client had to re-learn how to walk due to the severity of her burns,” said Morgan & Morgan attorney Benjamin Welch in a statement. Other lawsuitsThis case echoes the famous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit several decades ago, in which another woman spilled coffee on her lap and suffered third-degree burns. The coffee was “30 to 40 degrees hotter than coffee served by other companies,” the law museum said. Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan said in a statement that “restaurants still have failed to learn their lesson to prioritize customers’ safety.

Persons: Dunkin, ”, Morgan, Benjamin Welch, “, ” Welch, didn’t, Dunkin ’ isn’t, John Morgan, McDonald’s, Mable Childress, Childress, Peter Ou Organizations: New, New York CNN, American Museum of Tort, San, CNN Locations: New York, Atlanta, Georgia, America, San Francisco

☆ McDonald’s is getting rid of McFlurry spoons
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —McDonald’s is getting rid of one its most recognizable utensils. The McFlurry spoon, which sparked confusion among its fans for being hollow, is being phased out as the fast food chain says it seeks more sustainable alternatives. The clear plastic spoon doubled as a spindle, with the utensil being inserted into the McFlurry machine to mix in the toppings into the ice cream. The company explained that the “small change will help reduce single-use plastic waste” without altering how the McFlurry tastes. The McFlurry spoon is the latest thing to go at McDonald’s, with the chain recently announcing that self-serve soda machines will be eliminated by 2032.

Persons: New York CNN — McDonald’s, McDonald’s Organizations: New, New York CNN Locations: New York, McDonald’s

☆ Bud Light becomes UFC official beer in Anheuser-Busch mega deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Bud Light might be experiencing a knockout of its own, but this time it’s on purpose. The multiyear sponsorship, which begins on January 1, 2024, makes Bud Light the “official beer partner” of the UFC, with the beer branding having a “highly visible presence” during fights and weigh-ins. The new agreement is a reunion for Bud Light and the UFC, after a previous sponsorship ended in 2017. Bud Light replaces Modelo as UFC’s beer sponsor, the Mexican lager that has dethroned Bud Light from its title of America’s top-selling beer. Sales of Bud Light are still sinking, with volumes down 30% year-over-year for the four weeks ending on October 7, according to NIQ data given to Beer Business Daily newsletter.

Persons: Bud, ”, Bud Light’s, weren’t, Crypto.com, Bud Light, “, Dana White, Travis Kelce Organizations: New, New York CNN, Anheuser, Busch, UFC, Bloomberg, CNN, ” UFC, Coors, Bud Light, NFL, Beer Business, Endeavor, World Wrestling Entertainment Locations: New York

☆ Taco Bell’s battle to free the ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark is officially over
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Taco Bell didn’t reveal if a financial settlement was involved. “The response we’ve seen over the last six months since taking action to free ‘Taco Tuesday’ is the exact reason we felt it was worth freeing it in the first place,” Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer Taylor Montgomery told CNN. However, Gregory’s owners proved harder to persuade, and they said that Taco Bell made them “look bad” during an August giveaway of free tacos. “For Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar, ‘Taco Tuesday’ brought a lot of pride over the past 40 years,” said co-owner Gregory Gregory. Therefore, I am not surprised that the Gregory’s waived the white flag and surrendered its trademark registration.”Gregory’s surrender marks the final hurdle of Taco Bell’s legal battle of eliminating the trademark from its two holders.

Persons: Taco, New Jersey —, Taco Bell, Bell, Taylor Montgomery, ’, ”, Gregory Gregory, “, Josh Gerben, would’ve, ” Gerben, David Gibbs Organizations: New, New York CNN, Taco Bell, CNN, Yum Brands, ‘ Taco, ” Locations: New York, New Jersey, Somers Point , New Jersey, Bell’s, Mexican

☆ Kim Kardashian is making Skims for men
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Skims, the underwear and apparel brand founded by Kim Kardashian, is hoping to attract new customers: men. The four-year-old shapewear brand is expanding beyond female clothing and into men’s products, with a new lineup launching Thursday that includes briefs, undershirts, boxers and leggings. Skims also said that men already account for more than 10% of its existing customer base. Skims’ successSkims has been a major success story for Kardashian with the privately held company recently valued at a whopping $4 billion. Jens Grede, Skims’ CEO, recently told Dealbook that stock investors have shown an increased interest in consumer-oriented businesses like Skims, and that an IPO is something the company wants.

Persons: New York CNN — Skims, Kim Kardashian, undershirts, San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa, SKIMS, Skims, ”, Kardashian, Nick Bosa, Neymar Jr, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Andy Muir, Jens Grede, Grede, “ Skims, ” Kardashian, CNN’s Poppy Harlow, Harlow, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, San Francisco 49ers, CNN, NBA, Wellington Management, Nike, Wall, SKYY Partners Locations: New York, shapewear

☆ AMC CEO says he was the victim of an extortion plot
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Entertainment, admitted Thursday that he was a “victim of an elaborate criminal extortion” plot. On X, Aron continued that following a “vigorous federal criminal investigation,” the perpetrator was convicted this past summer. He also said that the incident was “entirely a personal matter” and that he informed the AMC’s board of directors, as well as reviewed the events with an independent outside counsel. Aron said that the “matter is closed,” and he remains the CEO of AMC. AMC’s board of directors said in a statement to CNN that it had “determined it was a personal matter, and considers the issue resolved.”

Persons: New York CNN — Adam Aron, “, Aron, Semafor, of New York, Sakoya Blackwood, wasn’t, Thursday’s, Blackwood, ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, AMC Entertainment, US, Office, Southern, of, CNN, AMC Locations: New York, of New

☆ Samsung picks Indiana for new Stellantis battery plant
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Alaska Airlines has created a coffee that it says tastes better in the sky
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Alaska has created a custom blend with Portland-based roaster Stumptown to make a coffee that’s immune from the altitude-changing effects that airborne-served coffee typically creates, including tasting bitter and weak. The custom coffee, a first for a major airline, will exclusively be served on every Alaska flight, including its regional carrier Horizon Air, by December 1. Taste and smell are inextricably combined and people’s sense of smell is significantly altered in the sky. Alaska even taste-tested the blend with creamer and Biscoff cookies to “ensure the best combination.”However, the freshly brewed partnership with Stumptown means that Alaska is ending its decade-long partnership with fellow Seattle-based coffee company, Starbucks. Other regional companies served on Alaska include Tillamook cheeses, Salt & Straw ice cream and Straightaway canned cocktails.

Persons: Stumptown, Stumptown’s, punchier, creamer, ” Edward Russell, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Alaska Airlines, Horizon, CNN, Seattle, Starbucks, Delta Air Lines, Airline Locations: New York, Alaska, Portland, Seattle, Pacific, Tillamook

☆ Chipotle is raising prices again
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Chipotle has been raising its prices over the past few years, citing higher costs. In June of 2021, Chipotle said it was raising prices about 3.5% to 4%. So far at Chipotle, the increased prices haven’t scared people off — clearing the way for more expensive burritos. Even companies that have seen customers pull back due to the higher prices reported higher sales, because those higher prices offset volume declines. The snack and beverage company said it increased prices globally by 11% on average, helping nudge revenue higher than analysts’ expectations.

Persons: Chipotle’s, ” Laurie Schalow, Chipotle, “ We’re, ”, Brian Niccol, “ We’ve, ” Niccol, — CNN’s Jordan Valinsky Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, PepsiCo, Bureau of Labor Statistics Locations: New York, Chipotle

☆ Pepsi scores a big profit on the back of higher prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Price hikes for Pepsi products boosted the company’s bottom line, despite a decline in sales, according to the company’s third-quarter earnings, released Tuesday. The snack and beverage giant said it increased prices globally by 11% on average, helping nudge revenue higher than analysts’ expectations, despite PepsiCo’s volume falling 2.5%. Net sales for the third quarter rose nearly 7% to $23.45 billion. Similar to other food companies, Pepsi has increased prices to mitigate inflation. Consumers should also expect to see the new Pepsi logo, unveiled last March, on its products soon.

Persons: Price, there’s, Taco Organizations: New, New York CNN, Pepsi, PepsiCo, Gatorade, Taco Bell Locations: New York, North America

☆ Gold is losing its dazzle as bond yields and the dollar surge
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Investors tend to prefer government bonds over gold when yields are high, because they offer regular coupon payments. Why nursing schools are turning away thousands of applicantsAt a time when registered nurses are going on strike to protest staffing shortages, thousands of applicants who want to enter or advance in the profession are being turned away from nursing schools, reports CNN’s Tami Luhby. Staffing shortages are the main reason why nursing schools are not able to accept more students who want to become registered nurses. The Girl Scouts are discontinuing a cult-favorite cookieThe Girl Scouts are discontinuing a popular cookie just a year after its debut sparked a frenzy, reports my colleague Jordan Valinsky. Raspberry Rally won’t be sold this upcoming cookie-sales season, which runs January to April 2024, Girl Scouts of the USA has announced.

Persons: Richard Galanti, they’re restocked, Matt Dmytryszyn, “ There’s, ”, CNN’s Tami Luhby, preceptors, Preceptors, Judith Jarosinski, Read, Jordan Valinsky Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, CNN, Federal Reserve, Barrick Gold, Kinross Gold, Northam, Costco, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Salisbury University’s School of Nursing, Girl Scouts, Scouts, USA, Girl Scouts ’, eBay Locations: Salisbury, Maryland

☆ Raspberry Rally Girl Scouts cookie is discontinued
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —The Girl Scouts are discontinuing a popular cookie just a year after its debut sparked a frenzy. Raspberry Rally won’t be sold this upcoming cookie-sales season, which runs January to April 2024, Girl Scouts of the USA has announced. “While Raspberry Rally was extremely popular last year, we are taking a pause this season to prioritize supplying our classic varieties,” the Girl Scouts of the USA said in a statement to CNN. But Girl Scouts learned last year that there is a market for higher-priced cookies, thanks to the Raspberry Rally debacle. The Rallies changed hands several times higher than their listed price, to the likely frustration of the Girl Scouts leadership.

Organizations: New, New York CNN, The, Scouts, Girl Scouts, USA, Girl Scouts ’, eBay, CNN, Troops, Girl Scouts Heart, Hudson, ” Locations: New York

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