PepsiCo Buys Poppi for $1.65B, Boosting Functional beverages
PepsiCo has made a strategic move by acquiring Poppi, the renowned functional beverage brand, for $1.65 billion. This acquisition underscores PepsiCo’s commitment to expanding its “better-for-you” product line as consumers increasingly opt for healthier alternatives over sugary drinks and snacks. In January, PepsiCo took a similar step by acquiring Siete Foods, a gluten-free chip manufacturer, […]
MTA Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Combat Subway Delays
Rob Sarno, an assistant chief track officer with the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has spent 14 years managing maintenance and emergency response. Recently, he played a pivotal role in training artificial intelligence systems to recognize damaged rail sounds. In a pilot program launched in collaboration with Google Public Sector, artificial intelligence technology […]
Facebook’s Job Ads Algorithm Ruled Discriminatory by European Rights Body
A European human rights body has ruled that Facebook job ads exhibit gender bias, marking a significant step toward holding tech giants accountable for discriminatory algorithms. The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights determined that Facebook’s system disproportionately displays job opportunities based on gender, reinforcing stereotypes rather than promoting equal access to employment. The ruling, issued […]
From Parimatch to Gucci: the scale of counterfeiting in India continues to amaze
Every year, India loses about $7 billion in taxes due to counterfeiting, notes the bookmaker Parimatch. Chanel, Dior, Prada, Mont Blanc, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Versace, Parimatch, Christian, Polo, Benetton, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Puma, and Louboutin are subject to counterfeiting in India annually for millions, if not billions of dollars. The fight of brands against […]
Kevin O’Leary and Frank McCourt Eye TikTok Buyout
A group led by billionaire entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has submitted a formal bid to purchase TikTok’s US operations from its parent company, ByteDance. Known as “The People’s Bid for TikTok,” the group is also supported by “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary. The details of the offer remain undisclosed. […]
North Korean Soldiers Allegedly Fighting for Russia Ukraine Claims
Fausses cartes d’identité et dissimulation L’Ukraine accuse la Russie d’avoir déployé des soldats nord-coréens dans le cadre du conflit en cours, affirmant que ces soldats se voient fournir de fausses cartes d’identité militaires russes pour dissimuler leurs origines. Selon un communiqué des forces d’opérations spéciales ukrainiennes, trois soldats nord-coréens ont été tués dans la […]
Legendary Crocodile Burt Passes Away at 90
Burt, the iconic Australian crocodile known for his cameo in the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee, has passed away at the remarkable age of 90. His death was announced by the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, where he had been a star attraction since 2008. A saltwater crocodile measuring over 5 meters (16 feet) […]
A Holiday Season of Uncertainty: America’s Present Reality
The holiday season is here, and instead of basking in joy and festive cheer, the U.S. seems to be grappling with a surge of collective unease. With just days to go before Christmas, the government faces a potential shutdown, winter storms threaten travel plans, and societal tensions bubble over into everyday life. The looming […]
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