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Why McDonald’s is following Walmart and Amazon into the advertising business
McDonald’s announced plans to create its own media network, beginning with advertising on digital drive-thru boards at company-owned locations, following retail giants like Amazon and Walmart.
Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva’s chief executive warns that 115,000 new homes will be built in flood-prone areas over the next decade, potentially becoming uninsurable as flooding risks intensify.
‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science
A seven-meter uncrewed vessel has begun a 22,000km journey around Antarctica to collect data on ocean carbon dioxide levels and atmospheric conditions for climate research purposes.
Brightline shows people want more trains. But who will pay for them?
Brightline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while maintaining service between Miami and Orlando, seeking additional financing as ridership and revenue increase despite accumulated debt of $4.4 billion.
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As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop
Japanese farmers are increasingly adopting heat-resistant rice varieties like hinatamaru to combat rising temperatures and protect yields as climate conditions threaten the nation’s staple crop.
As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools
Senate lawmakers are restricted from accessing advanced AI tools that are central to ongoing regulatory discussions, though basic chat interfaces remain available to staff.
There’s growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections
With Election Day approaching, Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups are raising concerns about potential National Guard deployments at polling places, though such military presence would be illegal under federal law.
Top South African police officer charged with raping woman, 18, and grooming 16-year-old girl
A senior South African police deputy national commissioner has been arrested and charged with raping an 18-year-old woman and grooming a 16-year-old girl, amid broader scrutiny of police corruption and violence against women.
Hurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm off Mexico’s coast in under 24 hours, fueled by record-breaking El Niño patterns strengthening Pacific basin activity.
Marvell shares tumble 6% as outlook underwhelms despite 37% revenue growth
Marvell Technology shares declined 6% despite reporting 37% revenue growth and raising its fiscal 2028 outlook, as investors found the guidance fell short of expectations.
The ‘choose your own adventure’ earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Retailers have applied tariff refunds inconsistently to earnings reports following a Supreme Court ruling, with some cutting prices while others boosted shareholder earnings, creating Wall Street confusion.
Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates on AI demand, continues acquisition spree
Palo Alto Networks topped fiscal fourth-quarter estimates as artificial intelligence security threats boosted demand for its cybersecurity products, though shares declined in extended trading.
MicroStrategy Ends Two-Week Pause With 950 Bitcoin: Is the Buying Engine Stalling?
Strategy acquired 950 Bitcoin in the week ending September 20, resuming purchases after a two-week pause, while also repurchasing $174 million of preferred stock. Total holdings reached 846,000 BTC.
Soybean Bulls Bouncing Higher on Monday Morning
Soybean futures rose 9 to 11 cents on Monday morning, rebounding after Friday declines as traders monitored upcoming trade discussions between US and Chinese leaders.
Wheat Starting off Monday with Gains
Wheat futures opened Monday with gains of 6 to 8 cents across exchanges, rebounding after weakness the previous week as geopolitical tensions renewed interest in the commodity market.
Veeco Instruments (VECO): Results Far Exceed Expectations Amid Memory Capacity Boom
Veeco Instruments closed at $42.72 per share on September 18, 2026, having risen 46.45% over the past year amid strong semiconductor equipment demand driven by memory capacity expansion.