Some single people are using fitness dating apps to meet potential partners. These apps focus on connecting users through shared exercise and health interests.
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Fitness dating apps are becoming a tool for singles to find relationships.
The New York Times reported on this trend.
Danielle Friedman, a writer for the Times, discussed this topic on a news show.
These apps combine dating features with fitness activities.
Users may seek partners who share similar workout habits or health goals.
The concept offers a new way to meet people beyond traditional dating apps.
CBS News covered the story as part of their report segment.
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This article explains three popular summer food and drink trends: sprinkle-covered dot cakes, tequila spritz cocktails, and Japanese-style milk bread. These trends are gaining attention in the UK, with more people searching for recipes and buying related products.
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Dot cakes are small, flat-topped cakes decorated with colorful sprinkles, popular in the US and now spreading across the UK.
Searches for "hundreds and thousands" (sprinkles) increased by 80% from April to May.
Tequila spritz is a new summer drink trend, made with tequila, Aperol, prosecco, and grapefruit soda.
Sales of tequila in the UK are up 50%, partly because more tequilas are now 100% agave, meaning higher quality.
Japanese-style milk bread is a soft, slightly sweet loaf with rising popularity in the UK, especially on social media.
Waitrose reported a 2,000% year-on-year increase in searches for milk buns, a similar type of bread.
Social media platforms like TikTok are driving interest, with millions of views on recipe videos for these trends.
These food and drink items are considered simple, fun, and fresh ways to enjoy summer meals and beverages.
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Qantas, an Australian airline, announced it will start the world's longest non-stop commercial flight from Sydney to London in October 2027. The flight will last up to 22 hours and will cost about 20% more than flights with layovers.
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Qantas will launch a direct flight between Sydney and London.
The flight duration can be as long as 22 hours nonstop.
The service is scheduled to begin in October 2027.
Passengers will pay around 20% more compared to flights with connections.
This will be the longest commercial long-haul flight in the world.
The announcement has sparked public interest and questions about willingness to pay extra for nonstop travel.
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Trader Joe’s released a new limited-edition mini tote bag collection on June 17, which quickly caused long lines, purchase limits, and many stores sold out. The bags are affordable, fashionable, and highly popular, leading to strong demand and some legal action against counterfeit products.
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Trader Joe’s launched pastel-striped mini tote bags for $2.99 each in four colors.
The release date was June 17, causing shoppers to line up before stores opened.
Some lines stretched around the block, with reports of over 475 people waiting at one Las Vegas store.
Stores limited purchases, often allowing a maximum of four bags per customer to prevent bulk buying.
Trader Joe’s spokesperson said availability varies by store and customers should ask staff for information.
The company filed lawsuits against counterfeit tote bags sold online to protect customers.
The tote bags are seen as both practical items and trendy fashion accessories.
This product line first gained popularity starting in 2024 and has a devoted fan base.
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Prediction markets like Kalshi are using famous athletes and celebrities to promote their platforms and attract more users. They have launched advertising campaigns featuring stars from soccer and basketball, aiming to increase brand awareness during major sports events like the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup.
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Kalshi is a prediction market platform popular during the 2024 presidential election.
The company is promoting itself with celebrity endorsements from athletes such as Lionel Messi, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Modrić.
Kalshi partners with national soccer associations like Argentina’s and Croatia’s football teams.
Ads focus on celebrities and do not show trading interfaces to highlight the star power.
Competitor Polymarket plans to announce similar celebrity partnerships soon.
Spending on celebrity deals could reach hundreds of millions of dollars depending on contracts.
Prediction markets are also working with news outlets, the National Hockey League, and companies like Venmo.
Celebrity endorsements help companies build trust and attract customers by leveraging the public’s attention to familiar faces.
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Matthew Ankrum, a financial analyst, created a long-term investment plan to build wealth for his daughters using a simple method involving stocks stored in a coffee can. Former CBS News President Neeraj Khemlani learned about Ankrum’s story and wrote a book, "The Coffee Can Investor," to share the approach of patient investing and teaching financial literacy.
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Matthew Ankrum has three daughters and wants to build wealth for them over decades.
He focuses on "100-baggers," stocks that grow 100 times in value over many years.
Ankrum buys shares in promising companies and stores their certificates in a coffee can.
The plan is to avoid selling the stocks for at least 30 years to benefit from compound growth.
Neeraj Khemlani, former CBS News President, co-authored a book based on Ankrum’s story.
The book emphasizes patience and teaching financial knowledge to future generations.
Ankrum balances financial lessons with family time and supports his daughters’ freedom to choose their own paths.
The approach hopes to create a large inheritance through steady, long-term investment growth.
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The book "The Coffee Can Investor: A Stock-Picker's Journey to Build Generational Wealth" by Neeraj Khemlani shares important advice for families and long-term investors. It focuses on strategies to build wealth over time by choosing and holding stocks patiently.
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The book is written by Neeraj Khemlani, former president of CBS News.
It is aimed at families and people who want to invest for the long term.
The strategy involves carefully selecting stocks and keeping them for many years.
The book emphasizes patience and avoiding frequent trading.
The term "Coffee Can Investor" refers to putting stocks away like a coffee can and forgetting about them while they grow.
The advice is designed to help build wealth that can last through generations.
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Michael O'Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, has extended his contract until 2032. His new deal includes a bonus plan that could earn him over £130 million if the airline meets certain high profit and share price targets.
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Michael O'Leary has been Ryanair's CEO since 1994.
Ryanair grew from a small regional airline to Europe's largest low-cost carrier under his leadership.
The contract extension lasts until April 2032.
O'Leary may buy 10 million Ryanair shares at €26.70 each if profits reach €4 billion or the share price stays above €42 for 28 days in a row.
Meeting these goals could earn him bonuses worth more than €150 million (£130 million).
The company says these targets would increase value for all shareholders.
Ryanair’s board worked closely with major shareholders to finalize the deal.
Last year, O'Leary was on track to receive bonuses over €100 million based on share price performance.
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Government analysis shows that building a third runway at Heathrow Airport could increase the UK’s GDP by only 0.05%, much less than earlier estimates of about 0.5%. The costs related to social, environmental, and economic impacts might outweigh the benefits, potentially setting the UK back by up to £62.5 billion.
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The Department for Transport (DfT) estimates the third runway could boost GDP by up to 0.05% by 2056.
This figure is about 90% lower than previous government estimates of around 0.5% GDP growth.
The net present value (overall social value) of the project is between -£23.4 billion and -£62.5 billion, meaning the costs exceed the benefits.
Positive benefits include lower airfares and wider economic gains estimated between £29 billion and £42.4 billion.
The social and environmental costs are estimated between £58 billion and £82 billion.
Profits at other airports and airlines are expected to fall by approximately £25 billion due to the expansion.
Heathrow’s proposed runway would add about 276,000 extra flights a year, cost around £33 billion, and affect local communities by requiring demolition of about 800 homes.
A health impact assessment warns the expansion could harm the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people living nearby and impact access to housing, education, healthcare, and the environment.
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Americans are drinking less alcohol, including bourbon, than they have in many years. Kentucky bourbon makers have a record amount of bourbon stored, as demand has dropped to the lowest level in 90 years.
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U.S. alcohol consumption fell last year to its lowest point in 90 years.
Kentucky bourbon makers currently have about 16 million barrels of bourbon aging.
The large amount of bourbon stored is a record high for the industry.
The drop in drinking affects bourbon businesses, causing them to adjust their practices.
Changes in American drinking habits are influencing the bourbon market.
The report focuses on how these trends impact iconic bourbon companies in Kentucky.
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The article shares tips on how to negotiate effectively with call centers to get better deals. It suggests ways to communicate that can help customers save money or get improved service.
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The article focuses on haggling or negotiating with customer service call centers.
It provides advice aimed at helping people get better prices or deals.
The content is part of a personal finance series by Martin Lewis.
The full episode can be listened to on BBC Sounds.
The tips are meant to help consumers manage their money more effectively.
The article was published about 23 minutes ago.
It encourages listeners to learn negotiation skills for dealing with companies.
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Kraft is introducing a special travel-friendly ranch dressing kit for fans who want to bring ranch with them while flying. The kit will follow TSA rules, making it easier to carry ranch dressing through airport security.
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Kraft is creating a limited-edition ranch dressing kit.
The kit is designed to be TSA-compliant, meaning it meets airport security rules.
The product targets travelers who want to take ranch dressing on flights.
This move responds to a recent viral trend of fans loving ranch dressing.
The kit aims to appeal mainly to international soccer fans who have shown strong interest in ranch.
Kraft is focusing on making ranch dressing portable and convenient for travel.
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Nike and Adidas have released major advertising campaigns for the World Cup, featuring famous athletes like Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Both companies spent tens of millions of pounds on these ads, aiming to engage fans through digital and real-life experiences, with Nike’s ad currently leading in YouTube views.
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Nike’s World Cup ad is called "Rip the Script" and features stars like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, and LeBron James.
Adidas’ ad "Backyard Legends" includes players such as Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, and an AI version of David Beckham.
Adidas reportedly spent about £50 million on their World Cup ad campaign.
Nike’s ad has 76 million views on YouTube, while Adidas’ ad has around 7 million views as of the article’s publication.
Both companies aim to create campaigns that connect with fans not just through videos but by becoming part of football culture.
Adidas has been involved with the World Cup since 1970, creating the iconic Telstar football.
Executives from both brands emphasized the importance of reaching fans across TV, social media, and sport culture.
The campaigns are described as having very high budgets and featuring A-list football and sports celebrities.
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SpaceX recently became the world’s first company valued over $1.7 trillion after going public. Many Americans are concerned their retirement savings, especially in 401(k) plans tied to stock market indexes, will now include investments in SpaceX and other tech firms focused on artificial intelligence (AI), even if they do not choose to invest directly.
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SpaceX debuted on the stock market with a valuation of $1.77 trillion.
Elon Musk influenced a rule change allowing SpaceX shares to enter index funds earlier than usual.
Many Americans’ retirement savings are in 401(k) plans heavily invested in stock market index funds.
Through these funds, millions could indirectly own shares in SpaceX and other AI companies.
Some people feel uneasy because their retirement money is tied to big tech firms with growing market power.
Concerns include market risk, inequality, lack of investor accountability, and ethical issues around tech companies.
A few individuals avoid the stock market altogether due to discomfort with these investments.
Some respondents express worry about economic fairness and the impact of tech billionaires on society.
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The redesigned St Kilda pier in Victoria, Australia, won several major architecture awards for its design that serves many users, including locals, tourists, and wildlife. The $53 million project was praised for combining practical function with social and community value, while other projects also won awards for transforming old buildings and creating better urban workspaces.
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The St Kilda pier redevelopment won the Victorian architecture medal, the Dimity Reed Melbourne prize, and the Joseph Reed award for urban design in 2026.
The pier project cost $53 million and was designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects with other design teams.
Judges said the project successfully balanced needs of tourists, locals, fishers, ferries, marina users, and penguins living there.
The redevelopment was previously controversial when Parks Victoria tried to charge visitors to see the penguins but later withdrew the idea.
Other award-winning projects include the Sunbury community arts and cultural precinct, which repurposed an old asylum into a cultural space.
The Sunbury project won awards for heritage preservation and interior architecture, turning a restrictive institution into an open community space.
Fieldwork’s design for 65 Dover Street in Cremorne won a commercial architecture award for creating functional office space with features like rooftop recreation and basketball court.
The awards highlighted sustainability, community focus, and turning old or basic infrastructure into enjoyable public spaces.
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A bar in Washington, D.C., called TallBoy is offering customers a chance to get a free tab during the U.S. World Cup soccer game against Australia. This offer is part of a partnership with Kalshi, a company that runs prediction markets where people bet on future events. The amount of the free tab depends on the total number of goals scored in the game.
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TallBoy bar is located in Washington, D.C.
The promotion is for the U.S. vs. Australia World Cup match on Friday afternoon.
Customers can win a free tab, meaning their drinks or food could be paid for.
The size of the free tab increases with the total goals scored in the game.
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, partnered with the bar to fund this deal.
Prediction markets let users make bets on the outcomes of events, like sports games.
This promotion connects a sports event with a financial betting platform and a local business.
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Datacenters in the US are rapidly increasing the demand for electricity, leading to growth in renewable energy like wind and solar. However, they also cause more use of fossil fuels because utilities are building new gas plants or keeping old coal ones to meet the high power needs. Delays in grid connections force tech companies to invest in their own solar, batteries, and clean energy solutions.
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Datacenters are boosting the clean energy sector by increasing demand for wind, solar, and batteries.
Utilities are building new fossil fuel plants or running old ones to supply power for datacenters.
The gas industry, supported by President Trump’s administration, is powering much of the datacenter growth.
Problems like supply delays and regulation are causing up to 12-year waits for datacenters to connect to the electric grid.
Tech companies like Google and Microsoft invest heavily in their own renewable energy projects for datacenters.
The clean energy industry had dropped in value from 2021 to early 2025 but recently rose with datacenter growth.
Renewable projects linked to datacenters are being built even in states without strict renewable energy rules.
Some parts of the clean energy market, like rooftop solar for homes, are not benefiting much from the datacenter demand.
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Elon Musk's company SpaceX is now listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2 trillion, making him the world’s first trillionaire. The podcast discusses how this huge valuation and the growth of AI companies like OpenAI affect the US economy and financial stability, as well as the risks if SpaceX's ambitious space plans are not realized.
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SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, is valued at $2.2 trillion on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX’s public valuation.
SpaceX has raised about $85 billion to fund projects like building bases on the Moon and sending humans to Mars.
Other AI companies, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, also plan to go public soon.
Many past and current SpaceX employees have become millionaires because of the company's value.
The podcast explores whether the US economy is becoming too dependent on the tech and AI industry.
The episode features Ryan Mac, a technology reporter for The New York Times, who covers Elon Musk and AI leaders.
Hosts discuss the potential risks if SpaceX’s space exploration goals are not achieved.
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A woman in Canada found seven high-quality sweaters and cardigans at a thrift store, paying about $33 in total. She later learned the retail value of all items could be nearly CA$2,750.
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The woman is 33 years old and lives near Toronto, Canada.
She found seven Brooks Brothers sweaters and cardigans priced at $5.99 each with a 20% discount.
The total amount she paid was CA$33.54.
She values fabric quality like silk, wool, cashmere, and cotton when thrift shopping.
Online research showed the combined retail price of the items is just under CA$2,750.
Individual sweaters were worth $128 to nearly $500 each at retail.
Her discovery post on Reddit has over 3,000 upvotes and many positive comments.
Some readers shared tips on caring for natural fibers found in thrifted clothing, like freezing items to kill larvae.
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Jio Platforms, the telecom company owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has announced plans for one of India's largest initial public offerings (IPOs), aiming to raise about $4 billion. The IPO will mark Jio’s debut on the stock market and is seen as an important test of investor interest in India’s technology sector.
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Jio is India’s largest telecom operator with over 500 million subscribers.
The company plans to raise approximately $4 billion through its IPO.
The IPO was approved by Jio’s board and announced at Reliance’s annual shareholder meeting.
Jio launched in 2016 with low-cost mobile data, quickly gaining millions of users.
The company has expanded into cloud computing, enterprise services, and artificial intelligence.
Meta (formerly Facebook) has invested $5.7 billion in Jio and plans to lease space at a new AI data center in Gujarat.
The IPO follows the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also preparing for its public offering, potentially raising over $3 billion.
Analysts see this IPO as an important event for India’s capital markets after a slowdown in new listings.
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