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Fortnite Players: Claim Your Cash Now!

June 26, 2025

Fortnite players, listen up! You might be able to get some money back from unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out over $126 million in refunds. They are also reopening the claim process for those who missed the first round. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, had

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How Kids' Puzzles Can Be Both Fun and Smart

June 25, 2025

The world of toys is always changing, especially when it comes to things that help kids learn. One type of toy that's getting a lot of attention is 3D jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles aren't just about putting pieces together; they can also teach kids about different places and cultures. A recent study

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Movie Theaters: Expect More Ads Before the Big Screen

June 24, 2025

Movie theaters are changing how they show ads. Before, they only showed trailers and a few short ads. Now, they want to add more ads right before the movie starts. This might not make everyone happy. People are noticing that movies don't start right on time. They often have to wait 20 to 30 minutes

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AI and the Art of Understanding Fans

June 24, 2025

At a recent event in Cannes, big names in tech and consulting talked about how AI is changing the game for understanding fans. Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) shared their insights on how they use AI to study fans and help companies connect with them in a more personal way. Deloitte's Conver

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Darden's Dining Dominance: A Look into 2025's Fourth Quarter

June 20, 2025

Darden Restaurants, the powerhouse behind Olive Garden and other popular eateries, recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings for 2025. The results were impressive, exceeding what financial experts had predicted. The company's revenue hit $3. 27 billion, slightly above the $3. 26 billion estimate.

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Unlocking Power: The Mac Mini M4 on a Budget

June 20, 2025

The Mac Mini M4 is making waves with its affordability and performance, especially for those looking to dive into the Mac ecosystem or set up a home media server. The M4 model, equipped with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, is currently available at Amazon and B&H Photo for $689, marking its lowest

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Kraft Heinz Ditches Artificial Colors: A Big Shift in Food Industry

June 17, 2025

Food lovers, get ready for a change! Kraft Heinz, the company behind favorites like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz ketchup, has decided to say goodbye to artificial colors in all its products sold in the United States. This decision comes as a response to growing concerns about the safety of synthetic

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Celebrities and Sports Betting: A Double-Edged Sword

June 17, 2025

The betting scene in the United States has undergone a significant shift since 2018. The lifting of the federal ban on sports betting has led to a boom in the industry. However, this growth has also sparked worries about the potential rise in problem gambling. Research has shown that traditional ca

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Streaming's Big Moment: How It's Changing TV Viewing

June 17, 2025

Streaming services have reached a major turning point. For the first time, streaming content took the lead in May, edging out broadcast and cable TV in total viewership. This shift was highlighted in a recent monthly report on TV viewing habits. Streaming platforms captured 44. 8% of the TV scree

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Retail Slump: Why May Saw a Dip in Consumer Spending

June 17, 2025

Consumer spending took a hit in May, with retail sales dropping by 0. 9\%. This decline was worse than the predicted 0. 6\% decrease, according to seasonally adjusted figures. The slowdown was largely due to a drop in gas sales and growing economic uncertainty. This dip followed a modest 0. 1\% decr