Shoppers got a double whammy of bad news on Thursday as Microsoft announced yet another round of Xbox price hikes hours after Apple boosted prices.Taken together, the price increases — which both companies say are due to spiking memory and storage costs — are set to make holiday shopping significantly…
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When the sun sets on the French Riviera for the day, the Cannes Lions revelers come out to play.The Cannes party scene has become the proxy battleground for influence, budgets, and status.Spotify’s enormous beach structure is situated at the center of the action. The music streamer’s soirées resembled a festival lineup: Mumford & Sons, Mike D, Central Cee, RAYE, Lykke Li, and John Summit.Not to be outdone, the huge stage at the Amazon Port hosted…
Dr. Saira Hameed, an endocrinologist who’s been in the game for 20 years, has been…
Europe is really, really hot right now.Across much of the continent, temperatures have surged to…
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As AI rapidly transforms the workplace, many employers are rethinking the qualities they prioritize in candidates.Anne Tse, CEO of Asia Pacific Foods at PepsiCo, said the food and drinks company, which owns brands like Poppi and Lay’s, is increasingly scanning for curiosity, especially in entry-level applicants. It’s also looking for…
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A recall has been issued for nearly 6,000 pounds of a frozen meatloaf and mashed potato product over an undeclared soy allergen, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). North Dakota-based Power Plate Meals, LLC recalled about 5,795 pounds of its frozen Meatloaf with Garlic…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristy Layden, a 45-year-old based in Frisco, Texas. It’s been edited for length and clarity.”If I don’t have a job in three months, that would be crazy.”That’s what I remember thinking to myself when my senior management role at a major…
