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☆ Russian troops celebrated conquering a waste heap, and threaten a pocket of Ukrainian troops
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Russian troops continue their offensive in Avdiivka, in Ukraine's east, and surround some Ukrainian troops on three sides. A video shows a Russian flag near Avdiivka planted in a waste pile, but any small gain comes at a high cost. Experts at the The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) confirmed the advancements on Wednesday in geolocated footage but noted: "Russian forces largely claimed that Russian forces controlled the Avdiivka waste heap, as did a Ukrainian military observer. Ukrainian Avdiivka City Military Administration Head Vitaly Barabash denied claims that Russian forces control the Avdiivka waste heap and stated that the waste heap is a contested 'gray area.'" Combat footage shared by Ukraine's military on Friday shows what it says is the destruction of Russian tanks and armor in the area.

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Coca-Cola raised its full-year revenue forecast Tuesday after a stronger-than-expected third quarter. That's up from the 8% to 9% guidance Coke announced at the end of the second quarter. Coffee sales saw the strongest growth, as demand grew in the United Kingdom and China. Water sales were up 1%, while tea sales fell 1% on declining demand in Turkey and Latin America. Prices rose 9% in the most recent quarter compared with the double-digit increases Coke instituted in the previous five quarters.

Persons: Coke Organizations: Latin America, FactSet Locations: Atlanta, United Kingdom, China, America, North America, Turkey, Latin

☆ Coca-Cola beats earnings estimates, raises outlook as volume grows despite price hikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations as consumers shook off higher prices for its namesake soda, Simply juice and other drinks. Excluding transactions gains, restructuring costs and other items, the beverage giant earned 74 cents per share. Coke's unit case volume, which unlike its net revenue excludes pricing and currency, grew 2% in the quarter despite its higher prices. All of Coke's drink divisions reported volume growth. The company said it will share the rest of its 2024 outlook when it reports fourth-quarter earnings early next year.

Persons: Coke Organizations: LSEG, PepsiCo, Pepsi Locations: U.S, Europe, North America

☆ Family files lawsuit against Panera Bread after college student who drank ‘charged lemonade’ dies
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Elizabeth Chuck | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

On Sept. 10, 2022, Katz purchased a charged lemonade from a Panera Bread in Philadelphia, according to the suit. It's an energy drink that has lemon flavor," said Elizabeth Crawford, a partner at Philadelphia-based law firm Kline & Specter, PC. The lawsuit alleges the charged lemonade is "defective in design because it is a dangerous energy drink." Conroy said Katz had bought at least one other charged lemonade in the days prior to her cardiac arrest. Katz's parents, who declined to speak about the lawsuit, are desperate for people to understand exactly what is in Panera's charged lemonade before they buy it, Crawford said.

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☆ Georgia will be first US state where pharmacies sell medical cannabis
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —For the past year and a half, medical cannabis company CEO Gary Long has spent a lot of his time reassuring Georgia’s small-town mayors about what will soon be coming to their local pharmacy: medical marijuana. The Georgia Board of Pharmacy is currently processing applications from pharmacies around the state that want to sell low-dose THC products. National chains such as CVS and Walmart won’t be selling THC products in Georgia, but Long said 130 local pharmacies have already agreed to sell his product exclusively. Making medical cannabis so accessible in such a traditionally conservative Deep South state like Georgia caught some by surprise. Californians have been able to buy medical cannabis since 1996 and adults there got the right to use it recreationally in 2016.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau upon his arrival at Bharat Mandapam convention center for the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Canada on Thursday pulled out 41 diplomats from India, and had earlier paused trade treaty talks with India. India imports potash, lentils, and energy products such as coal, coke and briquettes among other goods from Canada. Bilateral trade between Canada and India touched $8 billion in 2022. Canada has invested more than $3.6 billion in India with over 40% of that being in services and infrastructure, according to Invest India.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Justin Trudeau, Evan Vucci, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, There's, Neha Arora, Nikunj, Mayank Bhardwaj, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: Indian, Canada, Bharat, Invest India, Reuters, JSW Steel, Canada's Teck Resources, Thomson Locations: New Delhi, India, DELHI, Canada, Ottawa, Surrey, Vancouver, Canada's Teck

☆ Absolut Vodka and Coke's Sprite to combine in canned cocktail
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A Coca-Cola logo is pictured during an event in Paris, France, March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Absolut Vodka and lemonade drinkers will soon be able to sip their preferred cocktail from a can, after drinks makers Pernod Ricard (PERP.PA) and Coca-Cola (KO.N) agreed to a pre-mixed version made from the spirit combined with Sprite. France's Pernod and Coke said on Monday the Absolut & Sprite canned cocktail will be launched in select European markets, including Britain, the Netherlands and Spain, from early 2024. The cans will feature two of the world's most recognisable trade marks, the companies said. Reporting by Emma RumneyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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Would some deny the results of the last presidential election? But since then, election conspiracy theories have taken root in the rural, heavily Republican county in northeastern Wisconsin. When she’s defended the election process, Pytleski, a lifelong Republican, has been called a RINO — a Republican in Name Only. The group's efforts come as distrust in elections has gained a persistent foothold across the country, especially in rural areas. Even with that level of local trust, the false belief that the 2020 presidential election was stolen permeates the community.

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☆ An Absolut Vodka and Sprite canned cocktail is coming next year
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The new cocktail will contain a mix of Absolut Vodka and Sprite, the companies said. The drink will be available in two versions with Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar. The announcement didn't say when the Absolut and Sprite drinks would hit the U.S. market. "We are excited about our new relationship with Pernod Ricard and look forward to the introduction of Absolut & Sprite." Vodka is already one of the most popular bases for alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, and lemon-lime soft drinks such as Sprite are one of the most popular mixers in premixed cocktails.

Persons: Pernod Ricard, Jack, James Quincey Locations: United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, Germany

☆ Jamie Foxx plays attorney Willie Gary in new movie "The Burial." Ex-clients say the real lawyer is a creep who screwed them out of millions.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

"The Burial" stars Jamie Foxx as real-life lawyer Willie Gary, who won a $500 million case in 1995. Elliott isn't the only ex-client of Willie Gary and his firm, Gary Williams Parenti Watson & Gary, to be angry about how she was treated. Lawyer Willie Gary poses for a selfie with a guest at a screening of "The Burial." Attorney Willie Gary and his client Don King speaking to the press in 2005. She has so far managed to seize $102,000 from an account the Gary firm had with Truist.

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“And it was like, huh!”When a smaller restaurant unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok or other social media, the sudden demand can be overwhelming. But savvy business owners who are able to adapt can parlay newfound fame into a lasting boost for their business. Elreda now has 10 locations, including newly opened restaurants in Detroit and Brooklyn — an expansion started by one viral video. “But it’s a good tired.”One person who knows about going viral is Dominique Ansel. In 2013, before most people knew the term “going viral,” the French pastry chef created the “Cronut,” a cross between a croissant and a doughnut, at his newly opened New York bakery.

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Wagner communications channels were silent, but some supporters and patriotic bloggers expressed disbelief. 'LAUGHABLE' EXPLANATIONWestern diplomats say Putin ordered the killing of Prigozhin after the humiliation of the mutiny. "Two heroes of great Russia died in this plane crash, just in case someone forgot, and not druggies," said the Southern Front Telegram channel. And that is why Prigozhin himself did not just die, but became a 'downed pilot'," Pastukhov wrote on Telegram. (But) he needs society to understand the hint unambiguously: this is how everyone (who betrays us) will be dealt with."

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☆ Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and other big-name stocks just hit their lowest levels in a year as the market sell-off rages on
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks have fallen since the end of July, with the S&P 500 down 7%. Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and several other big names have fallen to 52-week lows amid the sell-off. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementSeveral big-name stocks have fallen to their lowest levels in a year this week, with lingering worries about inflation and the bond rout driving a broader financial market sell-off. Stocks' stellar first-half rally has ground to a dramatic halt in recent months, with the S&P 500 dropping 7% since July 31.

Persons: —, Dr Pepper Organizations: Cola, Bank of America, Reserve, Service, Cola Company, Banking, Citigroup, Coke, carmaker, Motors, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve

☆ Apple's iPhone 15 is boring. Google and Samsung Android phones are far more innovative.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Michael Gartenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Apple iPhone users don't know all the features and benefits they are missing. And early predictions are that the iPhone 15 will sell well , as users' existing iPhones age or break. There were some lines for the iPhone 15 at stores in Hangzhou, China and Mumbai, but those are locations where iPhone demand routinely outstrips supply and ownership is still somewhat of a status symbol. My iPhone 13 doesn't really look much different than a brand new iPhone 15. Google Pixel Tablet docking station and other Google tech hardware GoogleThe Google Pixel Fold balances the ability to use it as a great smartphone when closed while turning it into an iPad-mini-sized tablet when opened.

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☆ How a Google loophole lets drug dealers hijack nearly any website — including our own
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Nor does it always appear to pay attention to other signals webmasters code in asking Google not to index their search results. It's why someone advertised how to buy cocaine and fentanyl in Pittsburgh on a National Institutes of Health website. It directs searchers to the Telegram user who offered to sell Insider cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines. The proliferation of drug ads in search results lands amid a growing upswell of discontent with what some users and website owners say is the declining quality of Google Search. For now, a simple Google search leads prospective drug buyers to markets on Telegram.

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Cruise travel insurance can help cover emergency costs as well, which is why I have an annual travel insurance policy. For Caribbean cruises in particular, this part is easy since almost all spots in and around cruise ports accept US dollars. Drinks (if you drink a lot)I drink a lot on cruises, and I'm not just talking about cocktails and beer. This is why I always have a drink package when I cruise, which is easy since I normally cruise with MSC Cruises. On my next Caribbean cruise, we've booked a resort day pass at an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic through a platform called Resort for a Day.

Persons: I'm, Coke, we've Organizations: Voyages, MSC Cruises, Caribbean, MSC Yacht Club, Yacht, MSC, tote Locations: Caribbean, Europe, Miami, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

☆ I tried the new Coke flavor made with AI. I was surprised by the taste.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Coca-Cola y3000 is a new, limited edition flavor that promises to transport your taste buds into the next millennium. I was surprised that I liked Zero Sugar better. The Zero Sugar has zero calories and contains aspartame. AdvertisementAdvertisementOn the first sip, I struggled to tell the difference between Coca-Cola Y3000 and regular Coke. One thing that surprised me is that I enjoyed the Zero Sugar version more.

Persons: Oana Vlad, Coca, Haley Tenore Organizations: Service, Cola Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Lana Del Rey reveals the story behind the viral Waffle House photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lana Del Rey has revealed why she spent some time pouring Coca-Cola and coffee at a Waffle House over the summer. Del Rey was encouraged to pitch in and recalled serving one customer in particular. Video and social media posts of Del Rey in uniform behind the counter sparked speculation the “Summertime Sadness” singer was moonlighting as a waitress. “I wish my album had gone as viral,” Del Rey joked. ‘Saw your picture at the Waffle House!’ [Laughing.]

Persons: Lana Del Rey, Del Rey, “, ”, ‘, ’, Del, ” Del Rey Organizations: CNN, Waffle House, Hollywood, ” Staff Locations: Florence , Alabama, Del Rey

☆ India-Canada row: What is at stake?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Manoj Kumar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Here is what is at stake for both countries:HOW ARE TRADE TALKS AFFECTED? Steady growth has seen goods trade rising to $8 billion in 2022, with Indian exports to Canada touching $4 billion and imports from Canada also worth $4 billion. India's growing demand for imported lentils has benefited Canadian farmers, while Indian pharmaceutical and software companies have expanded their presence in the Canadian market. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF INDIAN STUDENTS IN CANADA? Since 2018, India has been the largest source country for international students in Canada.

Persons: Justin Trudeau, Manoj Kumar, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: Bombardier, SNC Lavalin, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Canadian Bureau of International Education, Thomson Locations: DELHI, India, Canada, New Delhi, India's, Punjab

☆ India-Canada relations: how could trade be affected as tensions rise?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Manoj Kumar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

On Tuesday, New Delhi dismissed the allegations as "absurd", and asked Canada instead to crack down on anti-India elements operating in its territory. Here is what is at stake for both countries:HOW ARE TRADE TALKS AFFECTED? Steady growth has seen goods trade rising to $8 billion in 2022, with Indian exports to Canada touching $4 billion and imports from Canada also worth $4 billion. Pharmaceutical products, worth about $418 million, made up the bulk of Indian exports last year, followed by iron and steel products worth about $328 million and machinery, nuclear reactors and boilers worth about $287 million. India's growing demand for imported lentils has benefited Canadian farmers, while Indian pharmaceutical and software companies have expanded their presence in the Canadian market.

Persons: Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Nanak, Chris Helgren, Justin Trudeau, Canpotex, Manoj Kumar, Arpan Varghese, Jaiveer, Clarence Fernandez, Anil D'Silva Organizations: REUTERS, Trading Economics, UN, Canpotex, Pharmaceutical, Caisse, Ontario Teachers, Bombardier, SNC Lavalin, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Canadian Bureau of International Education, Thomson Locations: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, DELHI, India, New Delhi, India's, Punjab, Bengaluru

Yosef Chaim Bernfeld, a young businessman from New York who is trying to clean up his life, journeyed to Uman this weekend for a “spiritual fix.”Every Jewish New Year, even this one during a raging war, thousands of Hasidic pilgrims turn this city in central Ukraine into a mini Jerusalem. They roam around in big groups sucking down Coke Zero and kosher pizza, paying in shekels. They pump out Hebrew hip-hop and dance hard together in the middle of the street. They exchange blessings — “I ask God to give you a sense of belonging, to give you stability, to grow your business this year” — and drink copious amounts of red wine way past the wartime curfew.

Persons: Yosef Chaim Bernfeld, — “ Locations: New York, Uman, Ukraine, Jerusalem, shekels

☆ Tupac, Cocaine, Murder: Henchmen Brothers, Hip-Hop's Forgotten Moguls
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( David Kushner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

Mario called Tupac. All he could do was listen to her cry as he explained that he didn't know when he'd be back. He didn't speak Spanish, didn't know a soul in Mexico, and had no clue where he would be sent. Mario didn't ask why, and the guy didn't inquire about Mario's predicament. "It's all good, man," Mario told Jimmy.

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☆ An enduring food favorite of Elon Musk across 3 decades is Jack in the Box's teriyaki bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Musk's favorite dish there was the teriyaki bowl, which he ordered again when he revisited the chain along with Walter Isaacson. AdvertisementAdvertisement"I can still tell you every single menu item," Kimbal told Isaacson, "It's just seared into my brain." Musk told Isaacson, "I'm supposed to be fasting now, but I just have to get something here." Jack in the Box is a fast food chain founded in 1951. Musk isn't alone in loving fast food staples — Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are also self-declared fans of Coca-Cola.

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The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald's confirmed this week. For years, McDonald's customers have used the machines to fill and refill their beverages without additional trips to a cashier. Behind-the-counter soda machines already exist at some other fast food chains — and a handful of McDonald's locations across the country have also begun the transition. McDonald's digital sales — made up of app, delivery and kiosk purchases — accounted for almost 40% of systemwide sales for the second quarter of 2023. The price increases that have helped fuel McDonald’s sales in recent quarters will moderate as inflation comes down, Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden said during July's Q2 earnings call.

Persons: McDonald's, Uber, Ian Borden Organizations: Associated Press, McDonald's, The State, Revenue Locations: Coke, Chicago, U.S, McDonald's USA, Illinois

☆ Coca-Cola used AI to create its newest flavor: The Y3000 soda 'from the future'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Artificial intelligence is the future. Coca-Cola Y3000 is billed as "the first futuristic flavor co-created with human and artificial intelligence." First, researchers at Coca-Cola collected "key flavor preferences and trends to understand what consumers imagine and think the future tastes like," a representative for the company told CNBC Make It. Then, that information was crunched by Coke's artificial intelligence system to "help develop flavor profiles and pairings." Coca-Cola doesn't describe what the new flavor tastes like in any of its materials, but the drink comes in regular and zero sugar varietals.

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