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What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda taking shape.

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In a miniature world, climate change and environmental issues loom large Dedicated model builders at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg have been working for almost 25 years to create tiny visions of the trains, cars and cities of the real world.

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Hoffa legend endures 50 years after ex-Detroit union leader's disappearance It was September 2012 and dozens of residents looked on as police cordoned off the area around a shed northeast of Detroit.

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Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US sales next year Starbucks says it’s confident that new products coming next year - including a cold foam protein drink and improved baked goods - will help turn around lagging U.S. sales.

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Millionaires multiply across the US, but most find it’s not all mansions and champagne The number of millionaires in the United States is soaring. A report from Swiss bank UBS finds about 1 in 10 American adults now has a net worth of at least $1 million, with 1,000 new millionaires add...

apnews.com/article/weal... multiply across the U.S., but most find it’s not all mansions and champagne

In temples and churches, sensory rooms remove barriers for neurodivergent worshipers MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy.

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A cat named Leonardo da Pinchy doesn’t want your affection. He wants to steal your underwear A laundry-stealing cat with expensive taste has puzzled and delighted a neighborhood in Auckland, New Zealand, by committing an unstoppable wave of burglaries from clotheslines and even bedrooms.

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Hershey and other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs Here’s the good news: The Hershey Company says it’s not raising prices for Halloween candy this year.

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Sweetening soft drinks: What to know about sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and their alternatives President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fal...

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Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the US Coca-Cola said it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.

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Subway hires former Burger King executive as its new CEO Subway has hired a former Burger King executive as its new CEO. The Miami-based sandwich chain said Monday that Jonathan Fitzpatrick will join the company on July 28.

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A look at Starbucks and its Pumpkin Spice Latte, which returns to US menus Aug. 26 Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. Starbucks said Monday that its Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to store menus in the U.S. and Canada on Aug. 26.

apnews.com/article/star... look at Starbucks and its Pumpkin Spice Latte, which returns to US menus Aug. 26

Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas The debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature cola obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.

apnews.com/article/trum... says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas

PepsiCo overcomes lagging US sales in a strong second quarter PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter and expressed confidence that new and revamped products can boost its lagging North American sales in the second half o...

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Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming that President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion.

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US ice cream makers say they'll stop using artificial dyes by 2028 Dozens of ice cream makers pledged on Monday to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028. The move is the latest voluntary effort by U.S. food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump admi...

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US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production The U.S. government says it's placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.

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Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to relocate to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office.

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Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion.

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Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April.

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Denny's and Waffle House remove egg surcharges as prices fall Denny’s and Waffle House have removed surcharges that the two restaurant chains added to their menus when U.S. egg prices spiked earlier in the year.

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Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates Dubai's 13,000 food and drink establishments go all out to attract customers in one of the world's most saturated dining markets.

Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

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No more McDoughnuts: McDonald's and Krispy Kreme end partnership McDonald’s said Tuesday it is ending its partnership with Krispy Kreme on July 2, a little more than a year after it was announced.

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Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don't lead to price surges A new study that examined five years’ worth of prices at one U.S. grocery chain found that digital price tags haven’t led to demand-based pricing surges.

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Walmart's army of bakery decorators takes the cake when it comes to hourly store pay The school graduation season is the busiest time of year for the Walmart workers who hand-decorate cakes per customers’ orders.

Walmart's army of bakery decorators takes the cake when it comes to hourly store pay

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CEO pay rose nearly 10% in 2024 as stock prices and profits soared The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed another banner year and corporate profits rose sharply.

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Snack Wrap unwrapped: Here's why McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite on July 10 McDonald’s says it's bringing back a menu item it discontinued nearly a decade ago. The Chicago burger giant confirmed on Tuesday that Snack Wraps will return to its U.S. menu on July 10.

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Hello. I am a business reporter with The Associated Press. I am working on a story about Snack Wraps and I am looking for fans to talk to. If you are interested please email me at ddurbin@ap.org. Thank you.

Hello. I am a business reporter with The Associated Press. I am working on a story about Snack Wraps and I am looking for fans to talk to. If you are interested please email me at ddurbin@ap.org. Thank you.

Hello. I am a business reporter with The Associated Press. I am working on a story about Snack Wraps and I am looking for fans to talk to. If you are interested please email me at ddurbin@ap.org. Thank you.