Japan is experiencing a shortage of Asahi beer and bottled tea due to a cyber-attack. The attack has affected Asahi's ability to process orders and deliver products from most of its factories within the country.
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Asahi Group's factories in Japan stopped operations due to a cyber-attack.
The attack disrupted Asahi's ordering and delivery systems.
Major retailers like FamilyMart and Lawson warn of Asahi product shortages.
Asahi has paused orders and shipments with no timeline for resumption.
FamilyMart stated that its Famimaru range of teas may be unavailable.
Lawson plans to offer alternative products to reduce customer impact.
Asahi is Japan's largest brewer and sells brands like Peroni and Grolsch.
There is no evidence of customer data being leaked from this attack.
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Baroness Michelle Mone has criticized the chancellor for using what she calls "inflammatory" language after a company connected to her, PPE Medpro, was ordered to pay a penalty for breaching a Covid-19 protective equipment contract. The company is linked to Baroness Mone's husband and failed to meet government standards for PPE gowns. Following a court ruling, there have been calls for Mone to lose her title as a peer.
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PPE Medpro is linked to Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband, Doug Barrowman.
The company was ordered by a judge to pay £122 million for not meeting contract standards for PPE gowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Baroness Mone accused the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, of using language that was "dangerous and inflammatory."
Mone claims Reeves' comments led to threats against her and increased concerns for her safety.
There are demands for an investigation into possible government interference in legal matters concerning the case.
Peerages can only be revoked by an act of Parliament, and there are cross-party calls for Mone's title to be removed.
The High Court found the company's surgical gowns did not pass a required sterilization process.
Baroness Mone was appointed as a Tory peer in 2015 but lost the whip following contract-related revelations.
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A judge in Washington, DC, decided that Elon Musk cannot move a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to Texas, despite Musk's claim that he is too busy to handle the case in Washington. The SEC lawsuit involves Musk's late disclosure of his Twitter stake, leading to calls for penalties.
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Elon Musk requested to move an SEC lawsuit from Washington, DC, to Texas, but a judge denied this request.
The judge mentioned that Musk has the resources to manage the case despite his busy schedule.
The SEC accuses Musk of delaying the disclosure of his more than 5% stake in Twitter, which they say allowed him to buy shares at lower prices.
The SEC seeks a civil fine and for Musk to give up $150 million, which they allege he saved at the cost of investors.
Musk’s companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, are headquartered in Texas.
The SEC case against Musk began in January, focusing on his late share disclosure in early 2022.
Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022 and renamed it X.
The judge also dismissed the idea of moving the case to Manhattan, citing her ability to handle it promptly.
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BetMGM offers new users a bonus when they sign up with specific promo codes. Depending on their location, users can get either a $150 bonus with a $10 winning bet or a $1,500 first-bet offer. This promotional offer is timed with key sports events like MLB Wild Card games and the 49ers-Rams football game.
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BetMGM provides new users a choice between a $150 bonus or a $1,500 first-bet offer.
The $150 bonus requires a $10 winning bet and is available in MI, NJ, PA, and WV.
The $1,500 first-bet offer is for users in states including AZ, CO, IL, and several others.
These offers coincide with MLB Wild Card games and a 49ers-Rams football game.
Users must be 21 or older and in a participating state to qualify.
The bonus bets from these offers are valid for 7 days.
BetMGM also offers in-app promotions like MLB and NFL boost tokens.
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Tesla experienced a significant increase in sales in the third quarter as U.S. buyers hurried to purchase electric cars before a tax credit expired. The company sold 497,099 cars, marking a 7.4% increase from the same time last year. Tesla is expected to face decreased sales following the tax credit phase-out.
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Tesla sales rose by 7.4% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.
The company sold 497,099 cars in the third quarter, up from 462,890 cars last year.
Tesla delivered over 481,000 units of its Model 3 and Model Y in this quarter.
U.S. buyers rushed to buy Tesla vehicles before the expiry of a $7,500 federal tax credit.
The tax credit expiration has led to expectations of a sales drop in the fourth quarter.
Tesla aims to deliver 1.61 million cars for the year and needs about 389,498 more in the next quarter to meet this goal.
Tesla's European sales dropped by 22.5% in August, reducing its market share to 1.5%.
Tesla plans to introduce lower-cost models to maintain sales momentum after the tax credit phase-out.
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Demers Food Group has recalled certain Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini products because of possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects products distributed across the U.S. from September 15, 2025, to September 25, 2025, and is linked to a recalled linguini pasta ingredient. No illnesses have been reported related to this recall.
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Demers Food Group issued a voluntary recall for Shrimp Scampi with Linguini due to possible Listeria contamination.
The recall covers products distributed in the U.S. from September 15, 2025, to September 25, 2025.
Listeria is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in young, elderly, or people with weak immune systems.
The recall only affects the Shrimp Scampi with Linguini and not other Scott & Jon's products.
The contaminated ingredient came from Nate’s Fine Foods, which had already been recalled.
Customers should dispose of or return the affected product for a refund.
No reported illnesses have been connected to this recall.
FDA lists the affected products' details, such as UPC and GTIN numbers, in their alert.
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New customers using the Underdog promo code NEWSWEEK can receive a $100 bonus for making picks on MLB and NFL games. After registering and making an initial $5 entry, customers will get the bonus regardless of their bet's outcome. The offer includes playing in MLB elimination games and NFL Week 5 matchups.
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New customers can get a $100 bonus with the Underdog promo code by making a $5 entry.
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The Trump administration plans to announce financial support for American farmers next week. This aid is important because trade policies have severely affected farmers, especially those growing soybeans, due to the U.S.-China trade war. The government is considering using tariff money to fund this support.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said news about farmer support will be announced next Tuesday.
The support addresses damage caused by U.S. trade policies, particularly in the farm sector.
Soybean farmers have been hit hard because China, a major buyer, has stopped purchasing U.S. soybeans.
The U.S.-China trade war is a main reason behind the drop in demand for U.S. crops.
Officials are looking at using money from tariffs to help fund the support for farmers.
President Trump indicated in a social media post that tariff revenue could assist affected farmers.
The exact details of the aid plan, including its total cost, have not yet been shared.
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A study shows Miami is at high risk of a housing bubble, with home prices far outpacing rent increases. Miami ranks at the top of the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index, indicating potential issues if prices continue to rise unsustainably. Despite high prices, demand is slowing due to several factors, like high home costs and borrowing rates.
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Miami leads the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index with a score of 1.73, signaling high risk.
A housing bubble occurs when home prices rise rapidly due to high demand, speculation, and low supply.
Typical signs of a bubble include a large gap between home prices and local incomes or rent.
Over five years, Miami home prices grew about 50%.
Factors like high home prices and borrowing rates are slowing demand in Miami.
In August, Miami's median home price reached $670,000, up 8.9% from the previous year.
Miami's current price-to-rent ratio exceeds levels seen during the 2006 property bubble.
Experts expect Miami home prices might fall soon but not drastically, partly due to the city's appeal and growing housing inventory.
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Denmark's tax authority lost a £1.4 billion fraud case in the UK High Court against entities accused of using a financial scheme to wrongfully claim tax refunds. The court ruled that the Danish authority was not misled into making these payments, and the refund claims examined were not valid under Danish tax law. Denmark plans to appeal the decision.
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Denmark's tax authority, known as Skat, lost a fraud case involving £1.4 billion at the UK High Court.
The case focused on alleged misuse of "cum-ex schemes" to claim false tax refunds.
Sanjay Shah, linked to the defunct hedge fund Solo Capital Partners, was a key figure in the case.
The court ruled that Skat was not misled into paying these tax refunds.
None of the refund claims met Danish tax law standards.
The judgment criticized Skat's weak controls over tax refund assessments.
Denmark intends to appeal the court's decision.
Cum-ex schemes exploited legal loopholes in the dividend payment process to claim multiple tax refunds.
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The article highlights the growing trend of protein-rich foods aimed at women, led by female entrepreneurs. With the protein market rapidly expanding, women are becoming key consumers, influencing product offerings in popular food brands.
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Nicole Glabman created a product called "She's the Sauce" that contains protein and fiber.
The global market for protein supplements was worth $28 billion in the past year and is projected to reach $55 billion by 2030.
Female entrepreneurs are creating innovative protein products, like brownies and sauces, catering to women.
Major companies like Nestlé and Chobani are developing high-protein foods.
Women now make up 51% of the consumers adding more protein to their diets.
Buffy Protein, a brand using animal-based protein, is preparing to launch its protein-dense dips in November.
Elavi's protein brownies sold out in three hours and attracted interest from major retailers like Costco and Whole Foods.
The demand for fresh and innovative protein foods is growing, impacting food industry dynamics.
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Cardi B's new album, *Am I the Drama?*, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and achieved double platinum status shortly after its release. The album includes several popular hits that helped boost its performance on the charts.
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Cardi B's album, *Am I the Drama?*, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on the day it was released.
It achieved double platinum status shortly after its release.
The album includes popular songs like "Up" and "WAP," which have been streamed over 2 billion times on Spotify.
Streaming played a key role in the album's success, with 16 songs from the album charting on the Hot 100.
*Am I the Drama?* is Cardi B's first album since 2018's *Invasion of Privacy*.
The album was released in multiple formats, including CD, vinyl, and digital, with various retailer exclusives available.
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The U.S. government shutdown that began on Wednesday will delay the release of important economic data. This includes the monthly jobs report and weekly unemployment benefits report, impacting both policymakers and investors.
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The U.S. government shutdown started on Wednesday.
Important economic reports, like the monthly jobs report, are delayed due to the shutdown.
A report on weekly unemployment claims is also postponed.
The data delays could affect decision-making for the Federal Reserve and investors.
The Federal Reserve is currently deciding on interest rates amid economic uncertainty.
Inflation is above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%.
The unemployment rate increased in August.
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The head of Tesco, a large UK supermarket, has cautioned the government not to increase costs for retailers in the upcoming Budget. This comes as Tesco expects higher yearly profits. Some retailers, including Tesco, have faced additional costs, such as increased taxes and wages.
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Tesco's leader urged the government not to raise costs for UK retailers in the upcoming Budget.
The last Budget saw retailers face higher operating costs.
Tesco has increased its expected profits for the year to between £2.9 billion and £3.1 billion.
Some retailers have dealt with increased costs since April, such as higher National Insurance contributions and minimum wages.
The UK Chancellor will announce the Budget on November 26th.
Unite union criticized Tesco for gaining from the cost of living crisis and paying large dividends.
Unite's general secretary stated that the government should address "profiteering" by big businesses.
A recent Tesco meal deal price increased by 25 pence.
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KFC announced it is bringing back its Original Honey BBQ sauce and offering its Chicken Sandwich at a 1990s price to boost sales. The changes aim to attract more customers in the U.S., where the chain is facing slowing sales and increased competition.
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KFC is bringing back its Original Honey BBQ sauce nationwide.
The KFC Chicken Sandwich will now be sold at a "throwback" price of $3.99.
KFC has more than 4,000 restaurants in the U.S.
In recent times, KFC's U.S. sales have dropped, with a 5% decrease in same-store sales in the second quarter.
Competitors like Raising Cane's and Wingstop are gaining more market share.
KFC's global presence is strong, with ongoing expansion and digital sales growth.
The menu changes target increased customer demand and aim to improve customer ratings.
Promotional pricing and menu items start on October 6 for a limited time.
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The article discusses the impact of tariffs imposed by President Trump on the economy. It mentions that while these tariffs bring in money, their overall effect on the economy is still uncertain. Despite the unclear impact, President Trump plans to introduce more tariffs.
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Tariffs are taxes on goods brought into the country from abroad.
The U.S. is collecting over $30 billion a month from these tariffs.
President Trump introduced tariffs as part of his economic strategy.
Eight months into Trump's second term, the full impact of the tariffs is still unknown.
President Trump has promised to issue more tariffs in the future.
The article features NPR's chief economics correspondent, Scott Horsley.
The economic situation remains uncertain despite the tariffs.
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Shein, a fast-fashion company, is opening its first permanent stores in France. The outlets will be located in department stores in several French cities, starting with Paris. Shein has faced criticism for its environmental impact and working conditions but aims to expand its presence in the French retail market.
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Shein plans to open permanent outlets in France, starting in Paris.
Other cities to have outlets include Dijon, Reims, Grenoble, Angers, and Limoges.
These new outlets are part of a partnership with French retail group Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM).
Shein’s outlets will be located within department stores like BHV Marais and Galeries Lafayette.
The move is expected to create around 200 jobs in France.
The company is known for its low-cost, trendy clothing, and rapid production model.
Shein has been criticized over its environmental impact and working conditions in its supply chain.
Founded in China, Shein now operates out of Singapore and sells to over 150 countries.
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Lenders of Thames Water have proposed a new rescue plan to prevent the company's collapse without using taxpayer money. This plan involves writing off some of the company's debt and injecting funds to improve services and stability. Thames Water serves a significant part of the UK and has faced criticism for environmental breaches.
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Thames Water's lenders have submitted a plan to keep the company from collapsing.
The plan includes writing off about one-third of Thames Water's £20 billion debt.
Investors, forming a consortium called London & Valley Water, propose investing £5.4 billion.
The plan aims to stabilize the company without taxpayer or government support.
Thames Water serves about 25% of the UK population, mainly in London and southern England.
The company has been fined £122.7 million for sewage spills and rule breaches.
No dividends will be paid to shareholders during the turnaround, and new shareholders will not sell before March 2030.
The company faced setbacks after a failed deal with a US equity firm, but is focusing on improving reliability and reducing pollution.
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Shah Rukh Khan, a well-known Bollywood actor, has become a billionaire with a net worth of $1.4 billion. His wealth is mainly from his production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, and his cricket team, Knight Rider Sports. This achievement is part of a broader trend where entertainment and sports are becoming significant wealth sources in India.
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Shah Rukh Khan's net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion.
He is listed in the Hurun India Rich List 2025 as a billionaire.
His wealth is mainly from Red Chillies Entertainment and Knight Rider Sports.
Khan has been in the Hindi film industry for over 30 years.
The list also includes other Bollywood names like Juhi Chawla and Hrithik Roshan.
India's billionaire count has crossed 350 this year.
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are the top two billionaires in India.
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Some wellness companies in America, like Hims & Hers and Planet Fitness, are not only offering health-related products to customers but also ensuring their employees benefit from similar wellness practices. These firms focus on mental and physical health, offering benefits such as flexible time off, mental health days, and access to fitness resources. They aim to create a positive work environment that aligns with their wellness missions.
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Hims & Hers and Planet Fitness are integrating wellness practices into their workplaces.
These companies offer benefits like flexible paid time off and mental health days.
Hims & Hers emphasizes mental and emotional well-being as a core part of their company culture.
Planet Fitness connects physical fitness with mental health support as part of their employee benefits.
Both firms want their work environments to support wellness for their workers.
Hims & Hers foster conversations about mental health to normalize them within the company.
Planet Fitness provides access to fitness facilities and childcare support for employees.
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